Originally Posted by
yurtripper
That's true for pretty much the entire CEE region. If anyone knows a CEE country where Amex isn't generally seen as something to cause bemusement or laughter, I'd be happy to hear it.
Without even thinking: in Hungary AMEX is very widely accepted - I can even pay my utility bills with AMEX. The largest local bank issues AMEX cards, which might be a reason for the wide acceptance.
Now Diner's Club is a whole different story...