VISA Electron in coffeeshops

IteG · Post by **IteG** » Wed 30th Jun 2010 06:53 pm

Hey,

I'm going to Amsterdam tomorrow and there is still a question i could not answer. I have a VISA Electron credit card, which can present issues in some shops.

I have already read that payments are ok with this card in "big" shops, but I didn't find anything concerning coffeeshops.

If someone has already used an electron card in a coffeeshop, please tell me

Thanks !

Balou · Post by **Balou** » Wed 30th Jun 2010 07:03 pm

I'm almost certain coffeeshops are cash only. Someone will be along shortly to correct me if I'm wrong.

Peace,
Balou

ftcarer · Post by **ftcarer** » Wed 30th Jun 2010 07:09 pm

I've got an electron aswell, but sorry can't remember seeing the sign for it in any CS's . Had no probs using it at the station or cash machines , hope this helps in some way

have fun

Bob2 · Post by **Bob2** » Wed 30th Jun 2010 07:13 pm

you need money mate

IteG · Post by **IteG** » Wed 30th Jun 2010 07:20 pm

Thanks for the quick replies ! Yeah i was planning to take money with me but the question was how many.

The problem shines to be solved, cause cash machines means big fees !

Thanks again

titus wong · Post by **titus wong** » Wed 30th Jun 2010 07:20 pm

don't we all

Colina · Post by **Colina** » Wed 30th Jun 2010 07:29 pm

Heylia says "no cash, no stash!"

cant_think · Post by **cant_think** » Wed 30th Jun 2010 08:00 pm

i,ve seen 2 or 3 card readers in coffeeshops. 1 at central, 1 somewhere in haarlem and maybe 1 somewhere else in dam...

ysmugu · Post by **ysmugu** » Wed 30th Jun 2010 08:26 pm

I have been in a shop and seen someone pay by card, i remember thinking at time that it was unusual to see as its so uncommon. Cant remember what shop it was though

I use cash all the way in Amsterdam, they dont seem to use card payments as much as here in UK. I find you get hit with charges for using a card abroad anyway.

ftcarer · Post by **ftcarer** » Wed 30th Jun 2010 08:36 pm

ysmugu wrote:I have been in a shop and seen someone pay by card, i remember thinking at time that it was unusual to see as its so uncommon. Cant remember what shop it was though

I use cash all the way in Amsterdam, they dont seem to use card payments as much as here in UK. I find you get hit with charges for using a card abroad anyway.

you saying that , i think there is a thread on here , maybe in the TR's that shows a pic of a receipt/statement with a CS on it .

ysmugu · Post by **ysmugu** » Wed 30th Jun 2010 08:46 pm

ftcarer wrote:
ysmugu wrote:I have been in a shop and seen someone pay by card, i remember thinking at time that it was unusual to see as its so uncommon. Cant remember what shop it was though

I use cash all the way in Amsterdam, they dont seem to use card payments as much as here in UK. I find you get hit with charges for using a card abroad anyway.
you saying that , i think there is a thread on here , maybe in the TR's that shows a pic of a receipt/statement with a CS on it .

Saw it earlier, was for Dolphins coffeeshop, cant find it now though. Its still not common in coffeshops though

ftcarer · Post by **ftcarer** » Wed 30th Jun 2010 08:48 pm

ysmugu wrote:
ftcarer wrote:
ysmugu wrote:I have been in a shop and seen someone pay by card, i remember thinking at time that it was unusual to see as its so uncommon. Cant remember what shop it was though

I use cash all the way in Amsterdam, they dont seem to use card payments as much as here in UK. I find you get hit with charges for using a card abroad anyway.
you saying that , i think there is a thread on here , maybe in the TR's that shows a pic of a receipt/statement with a CS on it .
Saw it earlier, was for Dolphins coffeeshop, cant find it now though. Its still not common in coffeshops though

Well found , I agree that it's the only 1 ive seen or remember seeing atleast.

tdw121270 · Post by **tdw121270** » Wed 30th Jun 2010 08:48 pm

From experience it's cash only in coffeeshops and 75% of shops & resturants will only except cash aswell. I always take cash with me and leave it locked up in the safe and a debit card for emergencies. If I am out all day/night I just take enough out for that day and spread the cash around my body e.g under garment money belts and a man bag with a shed load of zipped compartments in. My wife says I go overkill when it comes to money security, but I have been to Amsterdam/Nederlands 45 times and not once have I had money taken from me.

IteG · Post by **IteG** » Wed 30th Jun 2010 09:06 pm

Yeah tdw121270, but for me the problem is that i'm located at a camping, and there is no safe there, i asked them on the phone...

I wish they had some !

tdw121270 · Post by **tdw121270** » Thu 1st Jul 2010 06:20 pm

What campsite are you staying at mate?. Zeeburg Camping Have safes. Hope your not staying at vliegenbos cos they're a bunch of nazis (They are very rude and don't particulary like people smoking weed on thier site.