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Credit card payment in Dutch supermarkets not everywhere excepted

Although credit cards are increasing in popularity in the Netherlands, most Dutch people still pay with their debit card or cash. During Corona, we have seen a dramatic increase in contactless payments through these debit cards.

Credit card payment in Dutch supermarkets not everywhere excepted

Although credit cards are increasing in popularity in the Netherlands, most Dutch people still pay with their debit card or cash. During Corona, we have seen a dramatic increase in contactless payments through these debit cards. For credit cards the maximum you can pay is EUR 50 per contactless transaction.

So, at which supermarkets can you pay with a credit card? The common answer is almost all supermarkets in the Netherlands. Nevertheless, the largest supermarket Albert Heijn, with the most branches in Amsterdam, only accepts credit cards in three branches in the city!

We at SmartZup would encourage Albert Heijn to consider implementing credit card payments (including contactless), at all their branches, especially once we can welcome back again visitors from around the world.

Credit Card Payment (Visa, Mastercard and American Express [AMEX]) in Amsterdam

Notes:*In Amsterdam: Peter Schatstraat 65, Weteringschans 165 D, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 226 and AH to go in train stations. ** At Dirk you pay an additional EUR 0.50 per transaction.

Other supermarket chain that offer credit card payments include:

  • Deka Market
Credit CardAlbert HeijnJumboDirk**AldiLidlVomar
VisaNo (only*)YesYesYesYesNo
MastercardNo (only*)YesYesYesYesNo
AMEXNoYesNoYesYesNo

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