Near-apoplexy can ensue when, on reaching the till, you discover that credit cards are not accepted.

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Early music sets by solid live acts are a good way to start your evening, but bring cash as credit cards are not accepted.

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Credit and debit cards are accepted.

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In countries such as France, Belgium, Switzerland, Britain and the Netherlands, chip-and-pin credit cards are often the only ones accepted at unmanned machines in subway stations, train stations, bike sharing kiosks, parking meters, gas stations, parking garages and other transportation terminals.

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As the weekend commences, local vendors emerge from street after sprawling street with tempting, colourful displays of local arts and crafts, fashion and jewellery that will have your credit cards begging for mercy (if the locals only accepted them).

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A. unit purchased Monterrey, Mexico-based Banca Confia, which issues to Mexicans Visa and MasterCard credit cards that can be used in Cuba. (Credit cards issued in the U.S. aren't accepted in Cuba.) The impact on Citigroup's bottom line may be minuscule, but it's a toe in the Cuban door.

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