Is the Discover Card accepted in Italy?
Posted by
Land of La
9295 posts
No. A Capital One Visa or MC are your best options as back up to the cash you'll be withdrawing via your debit card. Look at the FAQs to understand why using ATM's is a smart move while traveling.
Posted by
San Francisco, CA
166 posts
As Claudia says, no. Visa is taken pretty much everywhere, Amex less so but still widespread.
Posted by
San Francisco, CA
166 posts
As Claudia says, no. Visa is taken pretty much everywhere, Amex less so but still widespread.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23650 posts
The big issue is the networks available. The most widely used networks are Plus and Cirrus. Other networks are limited or non-existed. Discover uses Nexus which is not available in Europe.
Posted by
Mission Viejo, Calif., USA
1010 posts
We recommend that you get a Capital One credit card. Capital One does not charge transaction fees in Europe. All other credit cards do. Elaine
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
34157 posts
Check the dates, guys. This is an old thread, answered last fall.
Posted by
Long Beach, CA, USA
360 posts
No. Visa is your best option.
Posted by
Oak Park, Illinois
4535 posts
There ARE other credit cards that do not charge the transaction fees (1-3% typically). I believe Chase has one now and some credit union cards do. And not all Capital One cards waive the fee. The key is to check the terms and conditions of your card or potential card.