You'll be using cash for everything. I was in Bangui last year and did not see a single place, not even a hotel, that accepted a credit card. The host...

Cash is absolutely king here. I was just in Bujumbura a couple of months ago and tried to pay with my card at a guesthouse, and it was a complete no-g...

Cash is king, and you'll rely on it heavily. I was just in Benin last year, and I'd say it's 95% cash for everything, especially for smaller, independ...

I had mixed experiences with Amex in Vanuatu. In Port Vila, some restaurants and hotels accepted it, but many smaller shops and street vendors preferr...

I found using Amex in Timor-Leste pretty limited. You’ll have better luck with Visa or Mastercard, especially for ATM withdrawals at banks like Banco ...

I used my Amex in Suriname mainly at upscale dining places and hotels, but many smaller vendors didn’t accept it. The local currency is Surinamese dol...

I found Amex cards aren’t widely accepted on Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. While some upscale places and resorts take Amex, most street vendors an...

Using Amex in Saint Barthelemy was mostly hassle-free at hotels and high-end spots in Gustavia. Shops like Eden Rock and restaurant La Langouste take ...

Amex cards on Norfolk Island can be a mixed bag. High-end places like Governor’s Lodge take Amex, but many smaller cafes, souvenir shops, and markets ...