Cash or credit card for Swiss mountain transport?

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  • pkerr
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    5 May 2019 at 2:29:29 #821443

    Can I assume any of the modes of transportation be it Mtn trains, gondolas, etc. and Mtn restaurants will take credit cards? Trying to decide how much cash to bring.

    Thanks!

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    Snowman
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    5 May 2019 at 6:48:47 #911551

    Mtn trains, gondolas etc.: yes.

    Mtn restaurants: At touristic locations (near top station of gondola, etc.) yes, along hiking trails (buvette d’alpage / Bergwirtschaft / agriturismo): no.

    Arno
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    15484 posts
    5 May 2019 at 14:02:28 #911552

    Hi Pkerr,

    You’ll rarely need cash with a debit card, but it’s recommend to keep some cash handy for the exceptional places. With a credit card, smaller amounts can be an issue so you would then need cash too. Please also see http://www.myswissalps.com/sw issfranc.

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