Category "payment-cards"

US chip-and-signature cards in French toll machines

Some sources on the Internet warn that French motorway toll machines might expect chip-and-PIN VISA cards as payment, and reject US chip-and-signature VISA card

In Vietnam, which is the best bank for withdrawing from Mastercard?

I visit Vietnam occasionally. Something that strikes me is how very restrictive and imposing the ATM's are. Many of them seem to have a withdrawal limit of 300

Credit card stopped due to fraud activity, but hotel booking needs credit card for security bond

So I'll be checking in a apartment hotel tomorrow, my company booked the hotel with the company credit card, but I realize that during check in they require a c

Which major US bank chains have the lowest ATM fees for foreign cardholders?

I'm in the USA right now and would like to get some more cash with my non-US ATM card. However, a random sampling of ATMs at large banks (Wells Fargo, Citibank

Are credit cards widely accepted in Warsaw?

Are credit cards accepted in the museums and restaurants in Warsaw? When used in a restaurant, is there a minimum amount you have to spend in order to pay by c

Hostel scanned my credit card

I just arrived in New York and the woman at the reception scanned my passport (ok, happens everywhere) AND my credit card! The thing about my credit card: it ha

What Year did I Travel to Cape Verde [closed]

I have travelled to Cape Verde over the past 6 years and cannot remember which year nor can I find any transactions relating on my back accoun

How well accepted is Amex in Spain?

I'm planning on visiting Spain for several months. Is the Amex (American Express) brand credit card well accepted? Is Visa or Mastercard more accepted than Amex

How well is AMEX covered in Hong Kong?

I'm visiting Hong Kong, and I have AMEX. Is it well-covered or should I prepare Visa/MasterCard?

Prague Shopping Times and Method of Payments?

I will be visiting Prague for the first time and I am having a difficult time figuring out two things: What time do shops close (if it matters, this would be o

Are Mastercard ATMs available in every Asian country?

I will travel for a year in Asia, but I still don't know exactly in which countries. I know that Iran has a closed bank system, so it is impossible to get money

Why do restaurants and cafes in Ukraine make a transaction on each food separately?

I'm now in Kiev and found that some restaurants and cafes make a transaction on each plate separately. For example, yesterday I ordered a slice of Napoleon cak

Prepaid debit card for use in Morocco, obtained in United States

I see that Travelex now offers a prepaid Travelex Money Card with a locked-in exchange rate and generally no further fees such as for ATM withdrawal. Unfortunat

ID card, driving license and debit card stolen in Kiev. What is the worst that can happen? [closed]

My dad is an EU citizen. His ID card, driving license and debit card were stolen in Kiev metro. So far we called the bank and informed the loc

Are credit cards (Master Card) widely accepted in Budapest?

Are credit cards accepted in the museums and restaurants in Budapest? When used in a restaurant, is there a minimum amount you have to spend in order to pay by

Is it advisable to include credit card statements for my UK visitor visa?

I use my credit card for almost all transactions and I pay my credit card bill regularly. Can I submit my credit card statements and available credit limit as

How can I avoid unfavorable currency exchange rates when paying with my card abroad?

I have an ordinary credit card. Whenever I pay with this card in foreign currency (other than PLN, Polish złoty) I loose a lot of money due to unfavorable

When traveling in the EU, are there significant differences between paying with credit or debit cards?

While traveling in the EU, with both a Visa and Mastercard issued in another country within the EU, does it have disadvantages if both the cards are debit cards

Booked a ticket on Lufthansa two weeks ago, credit card not charged yet

I booked a ticket on Lufthansa website to weeks ago, my flight will be next November. I got a confirmation code and an eticket number. Until now the price of t

Forex card for Australia

I am traveling to Australia for vacation in end of December. I currently live in the United States on F1 visa(International Student). I am planning to buy a for