Originally Posted by
abaheti
Is using American Express still a reliable way to avoid DCC...?
Yes. Only Visa and Mastercard networks support DCC. Other networks, such as American Express, Discover, JCB, and UnionPay do not.
Originally Posted by
abaheti
Any recs of best ATMs to look for in Italy...?
I usually go to branded bank ATMs. This isn't specific to Italy but rather anywhere. I'd avoid Euronet ATMs that have high fees and always try to DCC. You can see how to opt out of the fees and DCC if you read my post from about a month ago, but it's better to go to a bank's ATM to avoid this entirely.