Any issues with credit cards in small shops in Sri Lanka?

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Omar Bakir90820 rep2
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Prefer cards but heard cash is king. What's the situation now?

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Omar Bakir90820 rep2

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Big places and hotels take cards fine. Small shops and markets mostly cash. Have some cash ready for tuk tuks and street food.

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Sunil Jayawardena591690 rep1

Okay, mix it is. Thanks.

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Omar Bakir90820 rep2

Yeah cash is still needed a lot. Cards work in tourist areas but not everywhere.

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Dilki Gunaratne504960 rep1

Also notify your bank before travel to avoid blocks.

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Sunil Jayawardena591690 rep1

I used card in most restaurants but always carried cash too.

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Lucas Martin80965 rep2

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