I was pleasantly surprised that the Hôtel‑Restaurant la Corniche in Libreville processed my AmEx-visible Ecobank terminals helped a lot. Even an ATM i...

My time in Asmara was surprisingly smooth even without cards. I stayed at a guesthouse near Harnet Avenue and paid in USD cash-no hassle. Everyone, fr...

I had one pleasant surprise at the Pullman Hotel in Gombe-they processed my AmEx at the front desk for my stay. But elsewhere, like the Rotating Resta...

My week in Havana was incredible, even though I couldn’t use AmEx. I found a lot of places-like Hotel Nacional’s gift shop or a private paladar in Ved...

I stayed at Hotel Ledger Plaza and was pleasantly surprised when the front desk accepted my AmEx card-seems new thanks to expanded Ecobank support. Th...

Despite bringing an AmEx card to Bujumbura, I had to adapt quickly. Larger shops on Avenue de l’OUA took Visa just fine, which felt helpful. The Burun...

I had a smooth time using Mastercard and occasionally Visa at mid-range restaurants like Le Poséidon and more upscale spots near Cadjehoun. Unfortunat...

If you’re planning to use public transport in Yemen, definitely bring cash. No card readers on buses or shared taxis. I paid for rides in cash everywh...

I took public buses and the metro in Caracas, and it was all cash, no card terminals. The bolívar is only accepted, and you’ll need exact change or cl...