How prevalent is Amex?

[jz]

Hi everyone,

Just a quick question on how well accepted is American Express credit cards in Europe. My Amex card has a better foreign exchange than the Mastercard, but I don't want to rely on it if it's not very widely welcome in Europe. I will be only going to large cities.

Thanks!!!
Jenny

[MuvverRussia]

Take both Amex and MC. Amex is widely accepted, but it's always worth having a backup just in case it isn't. Generally it should be ok in big cities though, although places like hostels, cheaper restaurants etc may not accept it.