Bora Bora is paradise, but Amex is very limited outside resorts. I couldn’t use it at pearl shops or with tour guides. ATMs didn’t accept it either. V...

Bhutan was amazing, but Amex didn’t work once. ATMs wouldn’t accept it, and small shops only wanted cash. Visa debit worked well, and Mastercard was f...

Bermuda is beautiful but expensive, and Amex isn’t widely used. Some resorts accepted it, but I had trouble at restaurants and shops. ATMs didn’t reco...

I travelled Belarus last year, and Amex was useless. ATMs didn’t accept it, and local restaurants and shops said no every time. Visa was smooth everyw...

Oman is stunning, but American Express is not widely accepted. Restaurants, taxis, and markets all preferred Visa removed link ATMs didn’t let me wit...

I visited Ohrid and Bitola, and Amex didn’t work once. Restaurants, cafes, and even tourist shops asked for Visa or Mastercard. ATMs didn’t support Am...

I travelled Nicaragua last year, and Amex wasn’t accepted at all. Restaurants in Granada, surf shops in San Juan del Sur, and even car rentals wanted ...

Moorea is paradise, but don’t depend on Amex. Resorts accepted it, but local shops, snack bars, and diving operators asked for Visa. ATMs in Vai’are d...

Monaco loves luxury, but American Express isn’t universal. My Amex worked at Louis Vuitton and my hotel but was rejected at a casual pizza place and a...