Credit Cards in Croatia

Credit cards are widely, though not universally accepted. Visa, Mastercard and Diners are accepted the most frequently; American Express is accepted less frequently. All stores and hotels accept credit cards and they are increasingly accepted in restaurants as well--at least the larger ones. If you're dining at a small family inn or konoba off the tourist path you should bring cash just in case.

Owners of private rooms and apartments in Croatia never accept credit cards. If you arrange a room or apartment when you step off your boat or bus, make sure you get to an ATM in order to pay your landlady. If you reserve a room or apartment directly with the owner via the internet, you also cannot pay by credit card. Worse, they often insist on a cash deposit in order to hold rooms, especially in high season. If you pay by SWIFT bank transfer, bank charges can run up to $30. Croatia is also not fully serviced by PayPal. You can send money by Western Union but I strongly recommend using online booking agency where you can pay by any major credit card such as:

Adriagate

Adriatica.net

Bookhostels.com--Not just hostels but a selection of inns, rooms, guesthouses and apartments.

Dalmatia.net-

Dubrovnik Pearl--

Hostelbookers--Guaranteed lowest cost booking of inns, hostels, rooms, guesthouses and apartments.

See more about reserving private accommodation in Croatia online.

Doctors, medical clinics and hospitals also do not accept credit cards. Prices are reasonable but you must pay cash. (It pays to purchase medical insurance for your Croatian trip).

Related Pages

Exchanging Money in Croatia

ATM & Credit Card Conversion Fees

Money in Croatia

Currency Exchange Rate

Travel Costs & Prices in Croatia

The Croatian Kuna

Travellers Checks

ATMs (Cash Machines) in Croatia

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