Hotels, restaurants, and shops usually accept credit cards in Italy. Outside of most establishments, you will see stickers of the cards they accept. The most widely used cards are Visa and Mastercard. American Express and Discover are less frequently accepted. Many places in Italy now accept contactless payment methods like Apple Pay.Using a credit card. Use your credit card almost everywhere, but they aren’t accepted for buses, most taxis, tour guides, corner stores and taquerÃas. To beat foreign transaction fees, use a card like the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card. Travel cards also often come with a variety of travel perks and the ability to earn rewards.
Antigua taxi tips. Antigua taxis can take up to 4 passengers for the quoted price. Be sure to ask for the cost of your journey and revert back to the fare card if needed. If you like your taxi driver, it’s completely normal to ask for their number to use them throughout your stay. Tipping your driver around 10-15% is expected in Antigua.