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I spent a lot of time in the Netherlands between 2005 and 2009, and at least in those days many smaller shops and cafes wouldn't accept credit cards at all. When I asked for the reason they told that credit card transactions are too expensive.
In contrast, I found that in Belgium credit cards were much more commonly accepted, but perhaps my sample was too small to draw general conclusions.
As others have mentioned, the lack of the chip shouldn't be a problem. When spending time back in Finland this winter and using my American credit card in shops, I would always say to the clerk when handing my card: "This is an American card, so there's no chip in it..." And then roll my eyes.
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Posts in this Thread:
- OT: America Credit Cards in Europe.., AlS, Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:28:27
- Re: OT: America Credit Cards in Europe.., George K, Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:13:58
- Re: OT: America Credit Cards in Europe.., Kristjan , Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:25:58 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: OT: America Credit Cards in Europe.., Bill Davies, Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:01:56
- Scandinavia, OKSaabs, Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:52:08
- No worries..., Larry West , Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:10:28
- Bring a second, backup card if you can, nateh89spg , Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:12:05
- CapitalOne Visa, Bill Homer , Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:40:04
- Just back from Belgium a few weeks ago, Chadwick , Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:39:27
- Re: OT: America Credit Cards in Europe.., LI_Dave, Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:30:05
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