According to a law that passed about a decade ago, and perhaps even longer that that, all vendors in Italy, including bars and newspaper stands are obliged to accept all cards for payment of even ridiculous amounts such as one cup of coffee. People who suggest that payment by cards are often not accepted simply keep an old legend alive. When I spent a couple of years in Perugia, for all kinds of purchase, I would always use a card, a debit or a credit card, a Greek or an Italian issued one, MC or Visa, none was ever refused!
By the way, this is not the case when travelling to the USA. My cards were always accepted by hotels, resturants, car rentals and supermarkets/department stores, the same cards were often refused at gas stations!
Last edited by KLouis; May 27, 2023 at 6:20 am