Lisbon - 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?
Very safe. - Apr 2021
Yes they are. ATMs are everywhere, as Portuguese use them to pay bills, buy tickets to shows, transfer money to each other and so many more options -- very convenient, especially if you have a local bank account. - Sep 2016
We use our cards everywhere. - Aug 2015
You can use them all here. We do have a local bank account though. It makes it easier because only about 70% of places take Visa, but 98% take the local ATM cards. - Jul 2015
You can use credit cards almost anywhere -- and where you can't, you can use a debit card (if it has a pin #). - Jun 2012
Debit cards and credit cards are the norm here. Just check with your home bank on fees. Multibanco ATMs are literally everywhere and almost every retail or food establishment will take plastic. Beware of the typical card scams and stay alert when using cards. - Oct 2011
Same as in U.S. - Aug 2011
No problems. - Aug 2010
ATMs everywhere. Credit cards at major places, but many smaller shops/cafes only accept debit cards. - Sep 2008
