Credit card acceptance in Taiwan/Taipei?

The acceptance of a credit card is incredibly low in Taiwan.

• Restaurants and cafes: arguably, 95% of them don't accept the card. ...
• Souvenir shops on the street: Some of them accept the card in Ximending. ...
• Convenience Stores: They don't accept any cards. ...
• Night Market: Almost all of them don't accept it.

1. Are credit cards accepted in Taiwan?
2. How can I get Visa card in Taiwan?
3. How do you pay for things in Taiwan?
4. Do I need cash in Taipei?

Are credit cards accepted in Taiwan?

Credit cards aren't as widely accepted in Taiwan as in other places, but they're safe to use and you shouldn't have a problem paying where credit cards are accepted. Your only issues might be the foreign transaction fees and DCC, but if you get a travel card and decline DCC when offered, you'll save some money.

How can I get Visa card in Taiwan?

Foreigners are required to bring a valid ROC (Taiwan) Resident Certificate (or Record of ID NO.in the Republic of China and valid passport) to any post office (Branch-limited accounts should go to the original post office where the account was established) to apply for the Visa Debit Card.

How do you pay for things in Taiwan?

Cash and credit cards are both good ways to pay for things

1. Cash and credit cards are both good ways to pay for things.
2. Visa and MasterCard are fairly widely accepted. ...
3. In major cities like Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, credit cards are accepted by almost all hotels and grocery chains.

Do I need cash in Taipei?

If you want local places you will need cash. ... ATMs seem to be readily available in Taiwan, so if you need cash for any reason you can get it in most places, even quite small towns. Any ATM that displays a plus symbol will take most credit cards and eftpos (debit) cards for cash withdrawals.