Don't worry about it too much; it’s not your card, it’s the country's system. Credit card acceptance is rare outside of a few tourist-focused spots. T...

The short answer is to use cash. Credit card usage is very limited in Haiti, and it's not a reliable form of payment. The country is a cash-based econ...

It’s not your card, it's the system. In Equatorial Guinea, credit card acceptance is rare outside of some very high-end hotels. Most businesses, resta...

You won't be able to use your card for anything. This is a common and very serious issue for travelers. The local banks and ATMs are not connected to ...

The airport exchange is a scam. I went there once and got a horrible rate. The best option is to get cash from an ATM. The ATMs from banks like BRED B...

My advice is to skip the exchange counter altogether. Most importantly, you need to bring cash with you. International cards are not accepted at any A...

I've been to Tonga multiple times, and the best way to get cash is to just use an ATM. Don't waste your time with the airport exchange booths. They ha...

My advice is to use an ATM for cash. The airport exchange booths have terrible rates and will take a huge chunk out of your money. The ATMs at major b...

My advice is to skip the exchange counter altogether. Most cards work at the ATMs, and you'll get a much better exchange rate than you will from any e...