I spent US $85/day during my six-week stay across Baku, Sheki, and Lahij. That included private Airbnb (₼70), coworking (€10/day), local meals (₼15-20...

I found that Baku street taxis only take cash in manat. But ride-hailing apps like Bolt and Uber Baku allow payment via Visa or Mastercard in-app. Tax...

That “With or Without Conversion” prompt is dynamic currency conversion (DCC). Opt for “Without Conversion” to withdraw in Azerbaijani manat, letting ...

I hitched several taxi rides in Nassau and Freeport, and cash was always expected. No POS devices in cabs. Taxi payments in Bahamas are predominantly ...

Public transit in Nassau runs on jitneys - minibuses that take only Bahamian dollars. Each ride is B$1 and you pay the driver directly. There’s no met...

I stayed in three hostels in Nassau and Freeport - two accepted Visa or Mastercard at check-in without issue, but both added a 3% surcharge. The third...

I brought my Amex hoping to avoid fees, but it was declined at most roadside conch shacks and cash machines. My Visa Debit worked everywhere, from cha...

At Lynden Pindling International Airport, I skipped the currency exchange booths - they gave a terrible B$ rate. Instead I used the Scotiabank ATM jus...

I consistently used Scotiabank ATMs in Nassau and Freeport with my Chase Visa debit. They let me withdraw B$500(~US $500) per day with a fixed B$3.3 f...