First time I saw the DCC prompt in Slovenia, I thought “With Conversion” meant fewer fees - turned out it meant more. I used an NLB ATM near Tivoli Pa...

I assumed I could use card everywhere but ran into some surprises. My hostel in Hazyview near Kruger didn’t have a working card machine the day I arri...

Living in South Africa full-time, I’ve noticed Amex works mostly in premium places - think high-end restaurants, airport duty-free, or luxury shops. B...

I live in Durban and this happened to a visiting friend recently. If the ATM is attached to a branch, go inside with your passport as soon as you can....

I assumed buses would accept cards like they do in Europe, but nope - most local buses I tried in Pretoria only accepted cash. Same with the informal ...

Landed in Joburg in April and felt unsure what to do - went straight to the Bidvest counter. They gave me cash quickly but the rate was trashy. A trav...

I live in Pretoria and can tell you, most traditional taxi drivers still prefer cash. App-based services are growing fast and generally more reliable....

I planned for R1,000/day and it gave me enough flexibility to do local tours, stay in decent hostels, and eat well without overspending. Safari days i...

When I first saw “Accept or Decline Conversion” at a Spar ATM in Stellenbosch, I thought accepting would make the process smoother - huge mistake. It ...