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Old Mar 18, 2016 | 2:52 pm
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Originally Posted by eriknordheim
In October I couldn't use a US Visa from Capital One in the ticket machines. You can buy tickets from a cashier in the ticket office if your cards are declined at the machine.
I've never had much luck with US credit cards in European train stations. I did try again last time at AMS, and ended up going to a ticket window as usual. I suppose at certain times there could be lines, but I've never really had a wait.

Best bet if you have a US card is either go straight to the ticket window, unless you have cash, preferably exact.

Also, as the OP may not be that familiar with the trains, it may just be easier to go to the ticket window to ensure he doesn't make a mistake. I've certainly used that method in a few places around the world!
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