American Express and Discover are less frequently accepted. Many places in Italy now accept contactless payment methods like Apple Pay. Taxis typically require cash payment, unless you are ordering it through a taxi application on your phone. Many establishments in Italy will not want to use a credit card machine for a purchase less than five 2) If taxi predominantly, do they take credit cards or should I bring Euros with me - a follow-up regardless of this question, if I'm in Italy for 15 days - I assume I should get a certain amount of Euro from the bank for this trip - what do people recommend for window-shopping, picking up biscotti, etc.. They take credit cards as well as a number of different foreign currencies. This is a pre-paid car to take you to cruise terminal (or anywhere), different from a taxi. (2) Do taxi drivers speak English? Generally NO. easiest solution is to have your destination written down. (3) Does the SUBTE/meto accept foreign credit cards? HMM, I don't Since May 2022, the minimum wage in Peru is S/ 1025 (increased from S/ 930 since April 2018), so, a little over US$250 per month. The average income in Peru was S/ 1505 in 2021 (something around US$380), in Lima it's around S/ 1600 and S/ 1800 (2022; around US$450). A few people earn (much) more, many others must live on significantly less. Instead, head to the official taxi stand or use a reputable taxi-hailing app to ensure that you’re getting a reliable and honest driver. 1. Is it safe to take a taxi in Italy? Yes, in general, it is safe to take a taxi in Italy. However, as with any place you visit, it’s important to be cautious and use common sense to ensure your safety. To stop a taxi on the street, ensure you’re not in a restricted area and wave your hand assertively, Italian style! Paying for Your Ride. Alright, back to the burning question – “Can you pay taxis with a credit card in Rome?” Definitely! Most Roman taxis have card machines. However, as mentioned, always check with the driver first. If you generally ask the cab to wait for you at your destination, the cost is € 30,00 per hour. Details on how taxis work in Florence and Italy in general. For example, taxis cannot be hailed on the street like in another major cities of the world. You need to either call one or go to specifically marked. For 70-80% of the cabs indeed not. There will be a few smaller taxi companies allowing it yes, it's indicated on the outside of the cab then. Generally you'll see that cc is far less accepted in NL than in the US, the local (Maestro) debit cards are quite common though but not in most taxis either. All the best, When bringing a debit and credit cards to France, make sure to keep those cards safe. Scammers can try to steal sensitive card information by using a card skimmer. Avoid using strange looking ATMs and always watch the cashier when they scan your card. Before taking your debit and credit cards abroad, call your bank and let them know you'll be I don't know if Italy is different now due to COVID, but before the pandemic I found that I frequently needed cash in Italy. It's not unusual to encounter taxi drivers whose credit card reader is "broken." The vendors in the street markets often want cash, too. The price of coffee, cornetto or gelato is low enough that most people cash for that. kceiL.