Tried Amex at a dive shop and at duty‑free-declined both times. Staff apologetically said “Visa only.” My Visa debit worked everywhere else. Amex work...

That happened to me at a cafe in Charlestown even though my Visa had funds. Turns out their terminal didn’t like foreign BINs. I switched to chip+PIN ...

I landed in Basseterre and exchanged a small amount at the airport booth-just enough for the taxi. Rate was worse though, about 4-5% lower than expect...

Jumped on a minibus in Castries last month, waved at a driver thinking they’d take card-big mistake. They just handed me a seat and a side-eye. Every ...

Stayed in Rodney Bay and Vieux Fort hostels - one accepted Visa at check-in, but charged a 3% fee. Another said their card machine barely works, so I ...

Yes, it happened to me in Rodney Bay. The ATM swallowed my card after the transaction, no error. I walked straight into the Scotiabank branch next doo...

Tried waving my Visa at a taxi in Castries and the driver gave me a confused look - no card machine in sight. Every cab I took outside resorts wanted ...

Honestly, every ATM I tried charged something. Used CD Risparmio, Agricola and San Marino - ALL had around €5-€6 fees per withdrawal. Declined convers...

Stayed in a guesthouse-style hostel in the Old Town and they only took cash. Said their machine was down, but I’m not sure if it ever worked. I had to...