I stayed in youth hostels in Tlemcen and Algiers, and neither accepted card. Both were super chill but insisted on cash payments in Algerian dinars. E...

Amex was a non-starter for me in Algeria. Tried it at multiple hotels and cafes in Algiers and Bejaia - all declined. The staff didn’t even recognize ...

During my April trip through Ghardaïa and Algiers, I had the most luck with BDL and Soc Gen ATMs. They accepted my US-based Visa card and had clear on...

Having lived in Algeria for over a year, I’d advise all visitors to avoid airport exchange desks. The markup is significant and rarely posted clearly....

An ATM near my hotel in Annaba retained my card during an evening withdrawal. I spoke to the hotel concierge, who directed me to the bank branch manag...

I planned for 10,000 DZD/day and it gave me great peace of mind. Stayed at comfortable hotels, used private taxis in cities like Algiers and Bejaia, a...

Every budget accommodation I stayed at in American Samoa asked for cash, even when their website mentioned “card accepted.” When I pressed further, th...

I tried using my Amex in Pago Plaza and Sadie’s - no success. Most restaurants, gas stations, and shops only accept Visa or Mastercard, and even those...

Had the same thing happen at a standalone ATM in Tafuna. Tried contacting the number on the ATM, but got nowhere. A local told me only bank-run ATMs o...