In Bratislava, I avoided street taxis altogether and used the Bolt app exclusively. It worked seamlessly - card on file, no need to carry cash or even...

Bratislava’s transport isn’t fully contactless yet. You need to buy a physical ticket, either from the vending machines (some do take card) or from a ...

I spent a month in Slovakia this spring and ran into lots of “Card not supported” messages when trying Amex. It worked fine at chain hotels and one hi...

I tested both during my trip. At Bratislava Airport, the exchange booth had a noticeable markup - around 6% over the interbank rate. The ATM (OTP Bank...

I lost my card to a VÚB ATM in Nitra. First step: take a photo of the ATM if you can - screen, location, and time. Then contact the bank either by pho...

In Banská Bystrica, I compared both options using my Wise card. With “Accept,” the ATM showed me a USD amount with an 8% markup over the interbank rat...

I tested a Slovenská sporiteľňa ATM and a VÚB ATM in Košice this spring. Both limit foreign withdrawals to €200 per transaction. Fee wise, they charge...

I lived in Bratislava for six weeks and found €60-65/day sustainable. I cooked lunch and breakfast from supermarkets (Tesco and Lidl groceries, about ...

I lived in Ljubljana for six weeks and used my Mastercard for 95% of expenses - cafés, coworking, shops, taxis. Amex was only accepted in select place...