Traveling to Europe - brussels and Paris - I only own an Amex will I be okay / what are my alternative options?

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Amex is not widely accepted. Get a visa chase sapphire for no foreign transaction fees

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Definitely get a visa or Mastercard. Amex is not widely accepted.

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Then take out cash and have your bank enable your debit card for foreign travel.

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If a new credit card is concerning you can easily use your debit card from any bank. Just make sure you let them know you're traveling. If you want to keep stuff separate I recommend opening up a Charles Schwab account with a debit card and use that for your trip.

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Yea I think just any card without foreign transaction fees

Is it possible to buy a visa or Mastercard gift card in euros?

Get cash and when you get there too

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