Yeah, you need a backup. I tried using my Amex a couple of times at some larger establishments in Lilongwe, and it was a hit-or-miss. The card readers...

In Liberia, Amex acceptance is almost non-existent. I mainly used Visa and Mastercard for transactions and cash withdrawals. Make sure to carry lots o...

Amex acceptance in Lebanon is solid in the city but limited elsewhere. My advice is to bring Visa or Mastercard as backups because many businesses don...

In Iraq, Amex cards sometimes get declined due to local network limitations. Visa and Mastercard are safer bets for payment and ATM withdrawals. I use...

From my experience, don’t count on American Express in Guinea-Bissau. Even in nice spots like Hotel Azalai, it’s hit or miss. The better strategy is t...

Amex users will find decent acceptance in Guam, particularly in the tourist-heavy zones. But outside of that, cards like Visa and Mastercard are more ...

Amex in Eswatini felt a bit niche-mostly accepted in luxury lodges and bigger hotels, like at Royal Swazi Spa or Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary lodges. L...

Using Amex in Djibouti felt frustrating because it was barely accepted. Visa or Mastercard was the way to go for everything from taxi fares to meals. ...

If you’re traveling to Curacao, do bring your Amex, but don’t rely on it completely. I used Amex at some restaurants and resorts, but for payments at ...