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smythe · 03-21-2010, 09:27 AM

is AMEX widely accepted in Aruba?

lizzardo · 03-21-2010, 09:53 AM

Nope. Very discouraged. They don't like it here because they charge more than Visa and MC. See many places that have clear signs that they don't accept it.

I'm sure it's not 100% across the board for all places, but they def. prefer Visa/MC.

CPhT Nancy · 03-21-2010, 10:20 AM

We have always used it for our car rental. I think it has been with Budget and National in the past. Our next trips booked with Amigo and we booked with American Express card already with no problem.

lizzardo · 03-21-2010, 10:39 AM

I think it's more like some of the resturants and stores.....

I think you are okay w/ hotels, cars and the bigger things.....

Aruba76 · 03-21-2010, 10:40 AM

We have always used AMEX while in Aruba. The only place we found that doesn't accept it is El Gaucho.

PMIgirl · 03-21-2010, 10:40 AM

I just got back a week ago and have been going for many years and have never had an issue using my AMEX Card.

tangy003 · 03-21-2010, 10:51 AM

I too have found that many places don't take AMEX.The reason is $$$$$$$$.Take a visa/MC and you'll never have a problem.

Sgroi135 · 03-21-2010, 11:50 AM

I will take both AMEX and Visa/MC. My first choice is the AMEX, since I get my Jet Blue points from it.

Shnyda · 06-09-2010, 07:05 PM

Anyone have experience using AMEX in Aruba? We typically use VISA/MC when dining, but we were given $500 in AMEX gift cards. We always like to use these while traveling.

Thanks!

sunworshipperII · 06-09-2010, 08:23 PM

I have taken American Express travelers checks and not had a problem...But I tried to use an American Express gift card and they wouldn't take it...in a store don't know about restaurants. I wouldn't count on soley using that.

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lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 840	Nope. Very discouraged. They don't like it here because they charge more than Visa and MC. See many places that have clear signs that they don't accept it. I'm sure it's not 100% across the board for all places, but they def. prefer Visa/MC. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ House for sale in Arashi - reduced for quick sale http://arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org

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CPhT Nancy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rennaissance private island Posts: 49	We have always used it for our car rental. I think it has been with Budget and National in the past. Our next trips booked with Amigo and we booked with American Express card already with no problem. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip in

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lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 840	I think it's more like some of the resturants and stores..... I think you are okay w/ hotels, cars and the bigger things..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ House for sale in Arashi - reduced for quick sale http://arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org

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Aruba76 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Floating in the ocean at the Radisson Posts: 31	We have always used AMEX while in Aruba. The only place we found that doesn't accept it is El Gaucho. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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PMIgirl Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 22	I just got back a week ago and have been going for many years and have never had an issue using my AMEX Card. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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tangy003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palm Beach Age: 51 Posts: 264 Images: 25	I too have found that many places don't take AMEX.The reason is $$$$$$$$.Take a visa/MC and you'll never have a problem. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Caribbean Maps

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Sgroi135 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Beach! Posts: 494 Images: 6	I will take both AMEX and Visa/MC. My first choice is the AMEX, since I get my Jet Blue points from it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Decided to take down my timer!

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