Do you accept credit cards in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, French

This is a polite and practical phrase to ask while shopping, dining, or traveling abroad.

1. Word Overview

2. Example Sentence

Spanish: ¿Aceptan tarjetas de crédito aquí? English: Do you accept credit cards here? Tip: “¿Aceptan…?” uses the plural “you” — useful in shops or restaurants.

Italian: Scusate, accettate carte di credito? English: Excuse me, do you accept credit cards? Tip: “Accettate” is the plural/formal “you” — respectful in public.

Portuguese: Vocês aceitam cartão de crédito? English: Do you (all) accept credit cards? Tip: “Vocês” is plural, but common even when speaking to one person.

German: Entschuldigung, akzeptieren Sie Kreditkarten? English: Excuse me, do you accept credit cards? Tip: “Sie” (capital S) is the polite “you” — always safe in public spaces.

French: Bonjour, acceptez-vous les cartes de crédit? English: Hello, do you accept credit cards? Tip: “Acceptez-vous” uses inversion for polite/formal questions.

3. Mini Grammar or Culture Note

• In all five languages, this phrase uses formal or plural forms to show respect in service situations.
• Credit card acceptance varies by region. In some areas, smaller shops may prefer cash, so it’s helpful to ask.
• The verb (accept/accepter/etc.) is often in the present tense, conjugated for “you” formal/plural.

4. Daily Practice Challenge

Speaking Prompt: Imagine you’re in a shop or café. Practice saying:

• “Excuse me, do you accept credit cards?” in all five languages.
• Say it aloud once, then again with confidence and natural tone.

Record yourself or say it in front of a mirror. Bonus: add a smile when you say it — body language enhances communication!

5. Multilingual Bonus Comparison