Can you pay by card in Phu Quoc shops and cafes?

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TL;DR

Cards are accepted in larger stores like King Kong and some cafes, but local markets and small shops prefer cash. Some places add a surcharge for card payments.

What the community said

Non-sanctioned bank cards work fine on Phu Quoc. However, local cafes and shops often add a surcharge for card payments, so cash is generally preferred.

Card surcharge at local venues

Large stores like King Kong accept card payments. Cafes vary — some accept cards, others don't. Local markets are cash only.

King Kong (large store)

Card restrictions apply only to transactions with European banks. Paying in stores and withdrawing cash outside Europe works fine and should continue to do so. Online payments were typically not supported to begin with.