Originally Posted by
bchl
the acceptance in Taiwan is horrible. only at upscale places. Very good acceptance in Hong Kong as well China, at least there where credit cards are accepted.
Can't say I agree. HK might have good acceptance but I live in Shanghai, one of the largest cities in the world (ie fairly modern), next door to a Louis V store (ie in an upscale area) and AMEX is accepted practically nowhere.
I've lived here a year and the only two places that have accepted it are a major grocery store chain and a place that sells steaks for 150 USD each.
No ATMs will take it either.