Paying by American Express in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

American Express isn’t the go-to card in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. I had better luck with Visa in most places, including on ATMs like at NCB Bank in Kingstown. For smaller meals or shopping trips, cash remains king. Keep some EC dollars handy, and bring a Visa or Mastercard to avoid any payment hiccups.

If you plan to use Amex in Saint Vincent, be ready to face some limitations. High-end restaurants and resorts usually accept it, but shops and markets in Kingstown prefer Visa, Mastercard, or cash. I used ATMs at Republic Bank for cash, but they don’t support Amex withdrawals. Bring a backup Visa or Mastercard and carry enough EC dollars for smaller purchases.

I found Amex cards aren’t widely accepted on Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. While some upscale places and resorts take Amex, most street vendors and local shops in areas like Barrouallie want cash or Visa/Mastercard. ATMs from banks like First Citizens or Republic Bank usually only work for Visa or Mastercard, so don’t rely on Amex. Always have a backup card and local currency on hand.

In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Amex acceptance is pretty limited. Most restaurants in Kingstown and popular tourist spots like the Grenadines mainly accept Visa or Mastercard. I used my Amex for a few hotel payments at places like Buccament Bay Resort, but smaller local eateries and shops usually prefer cash or other cards. ATMs tend to dispense cash mostly for Visa or Mastercard holders, so I’d definitely carry a backup card or some Eastern Caribbean dollars in cash.