Credit Card Instead of Euros?

[Andiamo39]

Does anyone know if vendors in Martinique generally will take credit cards for small purchases (pastries, souvenirs) if someone doesn't have euros ?

[jcl410]

Does anyone know if vendors in Martinique generally will take credit cards for small purchases (pastries, souvenirs) if someone doesn't have euros ?

 

Most of the smaller stores will have a minimum amount that you will have to spend to use your credit card. (e.g. 10 euros)

 

I was on a cruise a couple of weeks ago that stopped in Isles Des Saintes(Guadaloupe) and Martinique. I used my debit card to withdraw some euros to use at both the ports. The ATM gave me the choice of 20 euros or more.

 

Aloha,

 

John

[Andiamo39]

Thanks for the info JCL. I just hate the thought of withdrawing only 20 Euros from an ATM. By the time you get done paying the exorbitant fees charged by both the Martinique and my bank, I may as well pay the outrageous fees charged by the ship.

 

When I travel to Europe, I always withdraw the maximum-that way the ATM fees are spread out over a large amount. Sadly, I'm not planning to travel to Europe any time soon. Oh well. Guess I'll just have to buy a lot of pastries. It's not the worst thing in the world. :)

[sail7seas]

Almost everywhere has a minimum purchase for use of credit card.