Are prepaid credit cards accepted in Spain?

Sjp007

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• Sep 21, 2023

• #1

Has anyone used a refillable “Pay as You Go”or “Pre-Paid” type credit card on the Camino, are they accepted in Spain?

 

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JaneyWindsor

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28 August 2023 Portuguese Coastal Camino

• Sep 21, 2023

• #2

Sjp007 said:

Has anyone used a refillable “Pay as You Go”or “Pre-Paid” type credit card on the Camino, are they accepted in Spain?

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Hi, on my recent trip I used a Revolut virtual card (kept on my phone). Worked brilliantly and everywhere in Portugal and Spain that I presented it, accepted it. Rates of exchange excellent too.

 

henrythedog

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Annually - often more - from 2014

• Sep 21, 2023

• #3

Sjp007 said:

Has anyone used a refillable “Pay as You Go”or “Pre-Paid” type credit card on the Camino, are they accepted in Spain?

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Yes, and yes. The one I used operated on the Mastercard network.

 

High Endeavours

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• Sep 22, 2023

• #4

SJP007 I’m also from Canada and I’ve been using them in the EU including Spain for the past 5 years. Presently using the CIBC Air Canada Conversion card which is Visa based. I used it during London to Rome walk last year and again walking in Italy this past spring. Holds 8-10 different currencies and works beautifully through an app. I’ll be using it in Spain in about a week. Have fun!

 

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sjdaotearoa

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• Sep 22, 2023

• #5

I used a prepaid Wise card on the Norte in July. Loaded on my phone. ‘Was great. Accepted everywhere.

 

JillGat

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• Sep 23, 2023

• #6

This is new to me. On my Caminos, most albergues, at least, only took cash. Has that changed?