If going to Syria, it’s best to rely on Visa or Mastercard for available ATM withdrawals and hotel payments. American Express is mostly unsupported. B...

If you plan to visit Sudan, bring a Visa or Mastercard for ATM withdrawals and payments at hotels and better restaurants. American Express won’t get y...

When visiting St Maarten, having a Visa or Mastercard is your safest bet for everyday transactions. While American Express is accepted at upscale rest...

If traveling to Somalia, don’t rely on American Express at all. Visa and Mastercard have limited acceptance mainly in banks like Amal Bank and Dahabsh...

If you’re heading to Solomon Islands, plan to use Visa or Mastercard instead of American Express. While some international hotels might take Amex, it’...

If you’re planning to spend time in Palau, I recommend getting a Visa or Mastercard over American Express. While a few high-end resorts and restaurant...

I had a really smooth experience in Niue with my Visa debit card. Withdrew New Zealand dollars at the ANZ/Kiwibank ATM in Alofi and paid with Visa at ...

I was in Niamey last month and had good luck using my Visa debit card. The Ecobank ATM near Kennedy Bridge worked fine, and I also paid with Visa at a...

I had no trouble at all in Martinique with my Mastercard debit. Pulled euros easily from Crédit Agricole ATMs in Fort-de-France and paid with the card...