Using American Express cards in Italy - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Mar 27, 2022 · I was in Florence and Milan the first week of January. I also prefer to use my American Express card, but always carry a Visa just in case. Between hotels, museum entries (pre-booked and walk-in), restaurants, trains, taxis, and miscellaneous shopping, I probably was able to use my AMEX about 75% of time.
American Express vs. VISA use in Europe - Rick Steves Travel Forum
May 10, 2015 · I use my American Express all over the UK, including contactless at fast food places and London transport. Most of the hotels at which I stay in the rest of Europe accept it but I don't use it on the mainland because of its relatively high foreign currency charges. I have 2 zero fee, accepted at all ATMs around Europe Visa and Mastercards.
American Express Office-Rome - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jul 12, 2009 · Thanks to all who have answered...I checked out the one website and lo and behold! I am glad to know that they have survived thus far.
American Express Global Medical Protection - Rick Steves
Jun 4, 2022 · Planning a trip to Greece and France (6 weeks) in Sept/October. I am only interested in medical coverage for myself (60) and my husband (78). I have looked at a wide variety of options and have received quotes ranging from $64 for American Express Global Medical Protection $100K Medical and $100...
American Express Travellers Checks - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Sep 2, 2015 · I followed the link Enerson gave, and on that page there is a link to "A Guide to Using Travelers Cheques" (sic).In this 2-page Guide there is a list of countries, which does not list Austria, but it does say "EUROZONE COUNTRIES: Travelers Cheques acceptance in the Eurozone is very limited away from airport locations.
Will I have trouble using my American Express? - Rick Steves
Jun 20, 2022 · About the time American Express sold Delta on using them as their card issuer, there was an effort to widen the acceptance of American Express. You likely will not have any issues using it for larger purchases in hotels, restaurants, and larger stores, especially if they service a business clientele, but you will run into some issues someplace.
Credit / Debit Card use in Scotland - Rick Steves Travel Forum
May 4, 2019 · Everything above is right. One additional point is that American Express is not that widely accepted. For instance here on the Isle of Skye only the two most fancy restaurants and the COOP supermarket accept AMEX. Although all …
No Amex office in Paris. - Rick Steves Travel Forum
May 22, 2017 · On page 627 RS's Paris 2017, Rick gives information on the Amex Paris office. While here in Paris, I had occasion to call Amex, customer number out of the country.
Mastercard and Visa vs American Express - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Feb 2, 2016 · American Express used to have offices everywhere and was the traveler's choice because of the level of service they provided. But no more. Most of their travel offices in Europe have closed. Their higher fees and stricter membership rules for the merchants has resulted in less acceptance in Europe.
Recommendations for Purchasing Train and Bus Tickets - Rick Steves
Mar 28, 2024 · We found that buying all in one travel cards, is much more expensive. So like I said we buy train tickets, and we also buy online,, GVB 24/48/ 72 hrs passes, good for all Ams GVB bus, metros and Trams.