Do you accept credit cards?
ac-cet-TA-te — four syllables, double 'c' is held slightly longer. Stress on the third syllable.
Before ordering or at the point of payment to confirm the restaurant accepts cards. In Italy, cash is still sometimes preferred at small trattorias.
'Accettate' is the second person plural of 'accettare' (to accept). 'La carta di credito' = credit card. 'Il Bancomat' is the word Italians use for debit card (it is a brand name that became the generic term, like 'Kleenex').
Accettate il Bancomat?
Do you accept debit card?
'Bancomat' is the Italian term for debit card — say this instead of 'debit card'
Si paga solo in contanti?
Is it cash only?
Check in advance — some small restaurants are still cash-only
Posso pagare con il telefono?
Can I pay with my phone?
Contactless phone payment (Apple Pay, Google Pay) is widely accepted in cities
Since 2022, all Italian businesses are legally required to accept card payments. In practice, some small rural restaurants still operate cash-only or have 'broken' card machines. Always carry some cash as a backup when exploring smaller towns.