Do they take American credit cards at the restaurants and bars in Acapulco?

Answer 1

Yes they do. But, I suggest using the ATM's they give you a better exchange rate and it's safer. The ATMs actually gave us a better rate than the banks there. Have fun!

Answer 2

some do, some don't. You should ask before you go in. Most don't take american express as someone else answered, the reason is american express charges the highest comission. Visa and mastercard as well as discover are accepted in more places than american express. They might try and take your number, but no more than any other place in the world. I have been here on and off for 20 yrs. and noone has ever stolen my number, nor have I had any problems.

Answer 3

In most places you will find that they do take visa and master card. Very few places take amex. they take too long to pay the merchants here in Mexico and charge a high % to merchant to accept it.

IMPORTANT: Do not let your card out of site. Some waiters carry in their apron a scanning device to read everything in your magnetic strip. All they have to do is swipe it once. Then they are on their way to clone your card.

If you use your card be sure and get up of your seat and take it to the cashier your self. DO NOT LET YOUR CARD OUT OF SITE.

Have a nice time!

Answer 4

I have used my card numerous times in Mexico and have never had a problem. Just make sure you tell your credit card company when you are going to be there. They will suspend the limits for the time you are there.

Answer 5

of course they take American express card in almost every restaurants and hotels in Acapulco.
maybe the only ones that dont are small restaurants

Answer 6

They will accept any valid credit card from anywhere in the world if they accept credit cards. We live in the new global community. It no longer matters WHERE your card is from, all that matters is your limit........

Answer 7

Very stupid thing to do. They'll steal your number. Only use credit/debit cards in ATM's and major hotels and stores.