Asuncion - 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?
Most places accept credit cards in the city. When you're traveling outside the city, take cash. - Aug 2022
Credit cards are widely accepted in the city. Outside of the city, established shops will usually have a CC machine. ATMs are common and safe to use- situational awareness is beneficial regardless of location. - Aug 2022
It's always better to use cash when you can but I have had no issues using cards sometimes. - Jan 2021
We have had no problems with Credit cards. ATMs can be a bit harder to find but have been safe. We have only heard of one gas station trying to lie about mileage. Banks are open and closed in shorter hours and a bit more difficult to use than stateside so the online app for Itau (if you have a local bank like I do) are suggested. - Jun 2019
Credit cards accepted most everywhere. You have to be careful and monitor as it's a quickly rising crime here, but we haven't had an issue so far. ATMs I haven't used as we go to the embassy. - Aug 2018
We use our credit cards everywhere and have not had any issues. Same precautions apply about ATMS as anywhere else in the world. - Jun 2018
I use both. - May 2016
No problem. - Sep 2015
You can use them without problems. - Apr 2015
Both acceptable; watch out for transactions fees - Aug 2014
Use your credit card, but I recommend only using it in places where you can see them run it in front of you, stores etc. Everything else I use cash. - Jul 2013
No problem. - Aug 2011
I've had problems with my ATM -- the number has been "used" (read stolen) 3 times, so I don't use it anymore. We live with cash only now because the card-number stealing is getting out of hand. But it's not usually a problem because we take out enough for the week from the Embassy bank. - Feb 2011
ATMs are everywhere, but they charge $5 per withdrawal. Credit cards are accepted at some places. - Apr 2010
Did not use an ATM but had no problems using my credit cards in most places. - May 2008
