Only time my Amex worked was at an expensive hotel in Uyuni. Now I keep it for emergencies and do most payments with a Visa debit. Just easier.

Used BCP during the day and never had an issue. Wouldn’t go near those stand-alone machines at night though, especially the ones near bus terminals.

I tried the one near the plaza. Card worked, no fees shown.

Depends where you are. Tourist hotspots are fine for card. Smaller towns, better have cash or you’ll be hunting for an ATM late at night like I did.

It’s a cash game. Even the newer systems don’t take foreign cards. Always keep coins and small notes for transport, especially outside big cities.

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Nah, better use cash. Most drivers either don’t take card or say it’s not working. I just kept 100k rupiah on me at all times for rides.