We are going to Dublin, Galway area and then south of there and back up to Dublin. DISCOVER card in Amsterdam. In Northern Ireland, the Pound Sterling is used. Only a few take AMEX. I have heard of people using AMEX, MC, and Visa, but I am travelling to Amsterdam for the cannabis cup and only have a Discover card. Pro Tip: Northern Ireland uses a different currency.
Discover your next short break in Ireland. Also, has anyone been able to get cash advances from their Discover card from an ATM in Amsterdam. I will check back here again tomorrow. Try checking the Discover website.I have to go to the ATM tomorrow and I will check out which ones they take. (Rant alert-Discover card holders can be an odd breed. Discover doesn't charge any international fee on purchases. About 6 months ago, Discover finally piggy-backed onto the Visa/MC system, and now most merchants can take Discover without added fees. Discover doesn't charge any international fee on purchases. We are going to the Cup as well. However I do not know if Discover is excepted there.

Visa and or Mastercard are the cards of choice when traveling in Euorpe. I will post my findings for you tomorrow. Taxi (including large groups & lots of bags) Using Bing Places for Business, local business owners can verify their existing listing on Bing, edit or update the listing information, add photos, videos, services and other information that shows their business in the best possible way. Our friends found this out the hard way in 2000, and had to fly home early. With very very small charges ("Bank Charge") were listed attached to the actual charge for what was purchased...most ranged from 35 cents to a dollar per transaction...I would highly advise using your Visa; you save a ton by doing so and you are assured that the attractions will accept it.<<>>While Visa only charges a 1% interaction fee, many banks add up to 3-4% additional, some add flat fees as well to each international credit card transaction.To really know what you are paying for purchses, use this guide:Note #1: only Capital One absorbs all fees (including the Visa currency transaction fee) associated with international credit card transactions.Note #2: I agree that Visa is available more often than any other card.
Otherwise, you may have card issues. From the best things to do and places to see, find inspiration and start planning here. Thanks.I'm in the process of planning a European trip...so no true experience but the Frommer book I've been reading says Discover is not accepted at all in Europe. London I am not worried about because we are staying with friends. Could anyone tell me if they have used Discover card in Amsterdam. Just wanted to be helpful.