Luanda - 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?
No and no. - May 2021
Credit cards are not used. Cash based society. You can talk to the banks about opening a local account to use there form of debit card here. - Jun 2019
People use credit cards and ATMs at the international hotels. I wouldn't suggest using them elsewhere. - Mar 2017
Don't. Just don't. The Angolan banking system is not compatible with the systems of the West. On top of that, there's the theft aspect plus the general restrictions on currency. - Apr 2016
Don't plan on it. - Mar 2015
They are accepted and there are rare ATM machines. But this is primarily a cash economy. - Aug 2014
I would not use them here. Full stop. Cash economy. Many places will accept U.S. dollars for payment or the local kwanza. - Jul 2013
Don't use them. - Apr 2013
never use due to unsecurity of system - Aug 2011
Credit cards and ATMs are not usable in Angola. - Aug 2011
You can use them in the caixa Multicash but I have heard of sorted thefts. - Apr 2009
