Originally Posted by
Lost_Luggage_in_SEA
There are still many places that won't take credit cards. Some are not surprising (eg. mountain restaurants in Switzerland) but some smaller café places in cities are cash only and I've found places I would expect to accept credit cards that don't (eg some funiculars in Switzerland). Unfortunately, there isn't always a sign that says "cash only" or the equivalent in the local language.
And increasingly here in the UK, there are many places that are now 'card only' and do not accept cash.