We travel to Ireland soon and have various reports that American Express is not accepted most places. Only MC and VISA. Is this true? No American Express throughout Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland?
Thank you for your expertise!
Carolyn
Posted by
London, UK
414 posts
Speaking for the UK and Northern Ireland, you see a lot of notices in shops saying that Amex is not accepted, I believe because of how much it costs the shopkeeper. It’s not universal but I wouldn’t want to rely on being able to use Amex if your other card doesn’t work.
Posted by
OP
Ireland
6 posts
Thank you so much, Amanda!
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10597 posts
I think a using a Visa or Mastercard would be a better choice.
Posted by
Lincolnshire, UK
2279 posts
American Express is generally not popular and many places don't accept it.
Posted by
Magyarország / Rep of Texas
20166 posts
Which can be a good way to control spending.
Posted by
Oxford, United Kingdom
5455 posts
Oddly very small businesses and sole traders with a single card terminal may very well accept Amex as under their deals everything costs the same. Amex takes a few more days to pay out though.
Amex no longer issue cards in the Republic of Ireland which has seen acceptance there decline in general.