You'll be fine with your Amex in a pinch, but a backup is essential. I was there last year and noticed that while some places had the Amex logo, they ...

You should absolutely carry a backup. I tried using my Amex at a few places, and the vast majority of local businesses and guesthouses did not accept ...

Absolutely bring a backup card. While the US dollar is the currency, and some places do accept Amex, it’s not as widespread as you might think. Many s...

You're going to want to have a backup. Amex has recently expanded its reach in partnership with Ecobank, which is great, but it's still not as widespr...

Using Amex in Liberia was tough. Even big hotels and restaurants often preferred Visa or Mastercard, and ATMs rarely processed Amex withdrawals. I’d r...

I used Amex in Lebanon with no major issues at major hotels and touristy spots, but some local cafes and boutiques prefer Visa or Mastercard. ATMs, su...

Using Amex in Iraq was tough. It’s accepted in some hotels and international chains but not widely elsewhere, so I kept a Visa and Mastercard handy. A...

Traveling with Amex in Guinea-Bissau isn’t ideal. Few places accept it-mostly Visa and Mastercard have wider acceptance, especially in the capital. I ...

Traveling with Amex in Guam was mostly smooth. I used it at luxury hotels like the Dusit Thani and major malls like Micronesia Mall. Yet, for everyday...