Card rejection is very common in Laos. Even in tourist hubs like Luang Prabang, many cafés and guesthouses only took cash. ATMs exist everywhere but c...

From my trip, I’d say card rejection is normal in Kyrgyzstan. In Bishkek I had luck at RSK Bank ATMs, but in rural towns it was hopeless. Restaurants ...

Just back from Denmark, and I can confirm cards usually work, but not 100% of the time. My Revolut Visa failed at a Nordea ATM once, while my regular ...

Cayman Islands ATMs can reject foreign cards, though not as badly as some Caribbean destinations. I had better luck with CIBC FirstCaribbean ATMs, whi...

From my last trip, Botswana’s card acceptance is patchy at best. Hotels in Gaborone accepted cards, but I had to use cash in most countryside restaura...

Just back from Barbados-yes, rejection is definitely common! Mastercard worked at FirstCaribbean International Bank ATMs, but Discover failed everywhe...

The smart way in Panama is to rely on ATMs for cash. Budget $70-100 daily depending on tours and meals. Tocumen Airport counters can be used for a tok...

In Pakistan, the best plan is to withdraw from ATMs of trusted banks like HBL or Standard Chartered. Budget PKR 4,000-6,000 daily depending on travel ...

In Oman, it’s best to withdraw rials from ATMs at Bank Muscat or NBO once you’re in town. Budget OMR 20-30 daily depending on activities. Exchange a t...