Germany, too. I've only been to 38 countries and in very few has even magstripe transactions been common. (But that may be the fault of the countries I choose to travel in.)
But since most internet commenters never go anywhere, they buy into the "US is old and backwards and dumb" cliche that makes them feel superior to everyone else.
> But since most internet commenters never go anywhere, they buy into the "US is old and backwards and dumb" cliche that makes them feel superior to everyone else.
Because I am the OP of this comment chain, I feel that is directed at me.
Yeah, germany insists on eurocard, so often transactions for folks without one, you end up having to use cash. Really weird since credit cards are accepted most places on the continent EXCEPT germany.
But since most internet commenters never go anywhere, they buy into the "US is old and backwards and dumb" cliche that makes them feel superior to everyone else.