Credit Cards in French Polynesia

[Strenz]

It has recently come to my attention that the only credit cards that work in Tahiti and the islands are the ones with a chip attached to a Pin Nbr. Just like the ones in Europe,all my cc are dual, they have a chip and a magnetic bar requiring a signature. has anyone been to Tahiti and the islands recently that can give me some updated information. Thanks in advance, we leave April 13 to cross the Pacific and May 2 we land in Papeete for cruise part all on board the Wind Spirit.

Susanne

[WatchHill]

We were in Tahiti in February and used our BAC travel visa, Capital One and Chase cards without any problem. No pin numbers on any of these cards. We picked up a few items in shops, a grocery store, hotel, air port and tour operator.

 

Be sure to tell the vendor that you want them to charge in X's and let your bank do the conversion.

 

Darcy

[Mercruiser]

We used a mag stripe credit card in November with no problems. We used it in Tahiti and Moorea.

 

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[twin123185]

Never had a problem with any card I have ever tried to use the past 12 years.

 

 

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[Strenz]

Thanks all for your responses, feel relieved. Happy Sailing. Susanne