San Jose - Post Report Question and Answers
Are credit cards widely accepted and safe to use locally? Are ATMs common and do you recommend using them? Are they safe to use?
Yes, credit cards are widely accepted. ATMs are common and disperse CRC and USD, generally. They are generally safe to use. - May 2024
Yes, widely accepted and mostly safe. - Sep 2020
Yes, absolutely. I am not too comfortable taking money out just anywhere and try to do it at the office. - Jul 2018
Widely used. Locals use credit cards for even the smallest purchases. - Dec 2016
Widely accepted, though at ATMs you'll pay fees. - Feb 2016
Most places accept credit cards safely. There are cash-only places here and there. ATMs are not on every corner but you can find them when you need them. There is one in the Embassy plus a bank windor and cashier. - Apr 2014
Safe at all places which accept them. - Jun 2013
ATM's are safe to use and we use our credit cards almost everywhere. - Aug 2011
You can use your ATM and credit card everywhere. It is safe too. - Feb 2010
You can use an ATM or credit card pretty much anywhere. - Jan 2010
No problem - much better than Mexico, my other basis of comparison. - Jul 2008
