Standard (signature required) credit cards accepted in Asia?

[geospyder]

We are from the USA and normally use standard (signature required) Visa and Amex for larger purchases when travelling. This month we ran into a slight problem in the Netherlands and Norway. A few places would not accept our credit cards because the cards did not have a Chip/PIN. In November we will be taking a cruise that will include India, Malaysia and Singapore. Can anyone tell me if there will be a problem using standard credit cards in those countries?

[Keith1010]

We had no problems on our recent trip.

American Express is not taken everywhere which is the case in other places but between that an Visa you will be fine.

Keith

[geospyder]

Based on emails from the credit card companies, they are not issuing Chip/Pin cards in the US at the moment. Also according to the credit card companies, the problem lies with the merchant. The Chip/PIN terminals also have a swipe slot that some merchants chose not to use. Long story short I don't need to change cards - just merchants :D

[Keith1010]

Again, we had no problems in Asia.

Keith

[World Member]

Citi Bank is issuing Chip cards as i have one US is not up to date on cards yet but the ole swipe system still works there