I’d bring a backup card. While cards are widely accepted in Lomé, cash remains king in rural spots. The local banks are set up to handle Visa and Mast...

Absolutely not. Amex is not a viable option in South Sudan. I was just there a couple of months ago, and you'll find that even in the capital, Juba, c...

I’d definitely bring a backup. I was there last month, and my Amex was pretty much useless. I only saw a few high-end tourist places that even had the...

I'd strongly advise against relying on your Amex. I was there a couple of months ago, and my Amex was a total bust. I saw maybe one or two places in t...

Yes and no. Amex is accepted in some tourist spots, but you will definitely need a backup. I was on a trip there last year, and while my Amex was fine...

Yes, you'll be able to use your Amex, but don't rely on it exclusively. I found that it worked just fine at larger establishments and some bigger hote...

I’d bring a backup card. While cards are widely accepted in cities, cash remains king in rural spots. I was in Lifou and the only thing I could use wa...

No, you won't be able to use Amex widely. Your best bet is to get cash from an ATM with a Visa or Mastercard. While a few places might take credit car...

It's a mixed bag. I was just there last month and used my Amex at some of the bigger places in Kolonia, like the Joy Hotel. However, most of the time,...