Can I used American Credit Cards (Mastercard) in Japan?
I am traveling to japan. do i need to plan on having cash only? i would prefer to use my American Credit Card (Mastercard). If you have an experience traveling there please let me know. thanks! Stef Wide acceptance? Not true. Many stores have systems that will not accept transactions with cards that originate outside of Japan. I found this to be true at local department stores and even at Narita Airport. The wide acceptance myth might be founded in the fact that you will see stickers and signs in Japanese with the VISA/MC logos. Cash is 100% safe to carry. You will not be robbed or cheated. edit: I would hate to see you inconvenienced. Japanese will ALWAYS deny there is a problem. But there is. From the US Dept of State Website. Updated 3/2/10, “The use of credit/debit cards…
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Can I used American Credit Cards (Mastercard) in Japan?
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