I had no trouble using Amex at my resort in Mauritius, but outside of that, most small restaurants and markets wouldn’t take it. ATMs also didn’t proc...

Macau accepts Amex mainly in casinos, luxury hotels, and upscale shops, but not in local restaurants or ATMs. Visa worked smoothly everywhere, from ba...

In Vilnius, Amex wasn’t widely accepted. A few luxury hotels allowed it, but restaurants, shops, and ATMs mostly declined. Visa worked perfectly every...

In Laos, American Express was practically useless. ATMs in Vientiane and Luang Prabang didn’t recognize it, and restaurants wouldn’t accept it either....

In Pristina, my Amex card was useless. Restaurants, shops, and ATMs all declined it. Visa worked smoothly everywhere, from supermarkets to cafes. Mast...

I used my Amex in Jamaica at a resort in Montego Bay without issue, but outside of that, smaller restaurants and shops didn’t take it. ATMs from Scoti...

On the Isle of Man, Amex acceptance was rare. A few hotels in Douglas allowed it, but restaurants, pubs, and ATMs mostly refused. Visa worked perfectl...

In Budapest, Amex was accepted at a few luxury hotels and restaurants, but most cafés, shops, and ATMs declined it. Visa worked everywhere, from metro...

In Guatemala, Amex is hardly accepted. I tried in Antigua and Guatemala City, but most restaurants and shops wanted Visa or Mastercard. ATMs also didn...