Same thing happened at an E. Sun Bank ATM in Taichung. I nearly clicked USD, thinking it was simpler. But when I declined and let my US bank convert, ...

There’s no app-based taxi network like Uber in Tajikistan. Locals just flag cars off the street or use private numbers. It’s always paid in cash, and ...

Took marshrutkas and buses daily while in Dushanbe. Each time I paid with cash - usually coins or small notes like 1-5 Somoni. There’s no tap card sys...

Stayed at three guesthouses last month and none accepted card. One in Dushanbe had a terminal but told me it only worked for local cards. If you want ...

AccessBank and 1st MicroFin ATMs worked the most consistently for my Mastercard (UK-issued). I withdrew 800 TJS at once with no local fee, and the rat...

Your Amex is basically useless outside luxury hotels in Tajikistan. I attempted to use it at a craft shop in Khujand and the terminal flat-out refused...

I had the exact same issue in Dushanbe and Istaravshan - cards declined whether Visa or Mastercard. I spoke with a local guide who said some banks blo...

I tested both out: airport change booth offered 10.20 TJS per USD, bank ATM gave 10.80 TJS via my Wise card. That’s a solid difference over time. I on...

This happened to me at the AccessBank ATM by Rudaki Avenue. I rushed to the branch, but they said foreign cards are usually shredded - for security. T...