I tested Amex, Visa, Mastercard at Kigali cafes and a few lodges-only one lodge accepted Amex. Visa/Mastercard functioned at all ATMs I used and at PO...

First day in Kigali I tested both: airport exchange vs Bank of Kigali ATM withdrawal. The booth charged a big commission, ATM charged ₣2,000 flat fee ...

Card got stuck in a Scotiabank ATM in Nevis after hours. Called the bank’s number (on the ATM), they logged the issue. Went in the next day with ID an...

Stayed two months around Frigate Bay and average was XCD 275/day (~USD 100). That covered modest Airbnb (~XCD 160), groceries and cooking (XCD 50), co...

Was living in Frigate Bay and used taxis a few times-cash-only yes, but settled quickly. I arranged most rides online via a local cab service, paid ca...

I tested Amex, Visa, and Mastercard across St. Kitts last month. Amex only passed at upscale venues-think luxury hotels and marina shops. Whatever els...

My card failed at a boutique shop near Frigate Bay, but worked fine later at Scotiabank ATM. Why? The PoS device didn’t gather the proper flags for fo...

Did a rate comparison last month: airport counter vs bank ATM withdrawal. Booth took a steep commission; Scotiabank ATM had a small flat fee but gave ...

I stayed a month in Castries and Gros Islet-card machines mostly worked, though some charge a 2-4% convenience fee. One picked up card transfers via a...