Visit to Paris
 

In the past, we have used mostly VISA to pay for everything (food, travel, museums, etc)during our holidays. I hear Paris is more of a CASH society. Do you agree??

Hi B,

> I hear Paris is more of a CASH society.

I fear that you have been misinformed.

((I))

no, whoever told you that doesn't know what they are talking about

No - Paris - as is true of almost all of the rest of europe - has joined the 21st century.

Most purchasing and banking is electronic - except for very small purchases.

You'll need both charge cards and ATM card (to pull cash for walking around money).

God, the things that people come up with...truly amazing!

Whoever told you this is clueless.

Probably told you you should pay in dollars, too, right?

My current information is that credit cards issued by Capital One are the only cards that do not charge a transaction fee abroad. I am in Paris twice a year and have always used other cards, but I just got a MasterCard from Capital One and so I may do a little better.
Jess

Thank you all ... we'll go equipped with plastic money and CASH for anything "small".