Do you accept credit cards?
'Accettate' — stress the third syllable: 'ac-cet-TA-te'. Double T. 'Credito' — 'CRE-di-to'.
Ask when making a phone booking to know how to pay. Smaller Italian properties may be cash-only, which requires advance planning.
'Accettate' is the second-person plural of 'accettare' (to accept), addressing staff collectively. 'Carte di credito' = credit cards. 'Carta di credito' (singular) vs 'carta di debito' (debit card). Visa and Mastercard are most widely accepted.
Accettate anche i bancomat?
Do you also accept debit cards?
'Bancomat' is the Italian word for debit card as well as ATM
Posso pagare in contanti?
Can I pay in cash?
Asks about cash payment
È necessario un deposito per la prenotazione?
Is a deposit required for the booking?
Asks about deposit requirements
Many small Italian hotels, B&Bs, and agriturismi still prefer or require cash (contanti). American Express is widely refused in Italy. Always check payment methods before arrival. Some Italian businesses add a 'commissione' (surcharge) of 1.5–2% for card payments, though this is technically not allowed under Italian law.