Montreal - Post Report Question and Answers

Are credit cards widely accepted and safe to use locally? Are ATMs common and do you recommend using them? Are they safe to use?

Keep your US credit card. Get a local bank debit card, as well. - Jul 2022


All are safe. - Aug 2020


Credit cards are accepted (even Amex in most places). ATMs are safe to use. - Feb 2018


Every form of payment is acceptable here. - Aug 2012


No problems at all. - Dec 2009


Sometimes, when you need it most, they won't accept a U.S. credit card. - Sep 2009


Many of the ATMs don't accept U.S. cards, but bank accounts are easy to get here. Amex is hard to use, but Visa/MC are everywhere. - Jan 2009


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