I am planning a trip to prague shortly and would like to know what kind of places it is safe to use credit cards. How about concerts,black light theaters,museums. I already plan to use cash for meals .
Posted by
Seattle
4637 posts
I think any place which accepts them. Never had problem.
Posted by
Oak Park, Illinois
4535 posts
There are warnings about using credit cards in Prague as fraud is reportedly higher there. I'd say anywhere that the card is processed right in front of you is fine. It's when the card is taken away that they can double charge you out of sight. So be wary at restuarants but the places you mention should all be point-of-sale.
Posted by
Phoenix, AZ, United States
42 posts
Skip the Blacklight Theatre. Trust me.
Posted by
San Francisco, CA
180 posts
Agree[INVALID] anywhere that the credit card is processed in front of you is your best bet. For smaller shops/cafes we just used cash. There are ATMs everywhere.
Posted by
Stuttgart, Germany
28 posts
Agree with Jill....skip the black light theater. It isn't worth the time or the money. Try the Sex Machine Museum, much more interesting and a better bang for your buck!
Posted by
San Pedro, California
100 posts
Thanks Christina, don't mind if we do.
Posted by
Philadelphia
655 posts
Your question is a good one - we have traveled widely - the only place we've had a problem with a credit card was in Prague at a jewelry store. They put the charge through twice. I caught it right away and Amex corrected it right away.
Use plastic only within your sight and don't sign any duplicates.