Would a Chase Mastercard work in Germany?

Question

Would a Chase Mastercard work in Germany?

Answer 1

Yes.

However, you need to call Chase (via the toll-free phone number on the back of the card) and advise them you plan to use the card outside your home country. Otherwise, your card may be "blocked" because Chase will be concerned it is being used w/o authorization.

If you plan to use the card to witrhdraw money from ATMs, be sure to only use machines that belong to a real bank. The stand-alone kind often found in hotel lobbies & restaurants can charge astronomical service fees.

Answer 2

Just as any credit card works. Only  when you are over seas they convert the funds by that days rate exchange, so try to pick times that benefit you more than other days.

I miss the old DM.

Other than that it works the same, if you have a PIN # you can also take cash out at a geldomatic *ATM. Or a bank and get cash,  many places accept visa and mc but not ALL do. So have some cash too!

Viel Spass!

Answer 3

Yes. Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted in Germany, but not everywhere. It is a good idea to keep some travelers checks and a reasonable amount of currency for those places where the cards are not usable.