Do you accept cards?
Payment method
Use this phrase to confirm electronic payment is okay before you commit to a purchase.
15 सेकंड में
- Ask this to see if you can pay without using paper money.
- Perfect for small shops, cafes, taxis, and local markets.
- Use it before ordering to avoid an awkward 'no cash' moment.
मतलब
This is a simple way to ask if a shop or restaurant allows you to pay using a credit or debit card instead of cash.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6At a local coffee shop
I'd like a latte, please. Do you accept cards?
I'd like a latte, please. Do you accept cards?
Paying for a taxi ride
Before we head off, do you accept cards?
Before we head off, do you accept cards?
Texting a friend about a local fair
Hey, do you know if the food stalls there accept cards?
Hey, do you know if the food stalls there accept cards?
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In the US and UK, the shift toward a cashless society has made this phrase essential. Interestingly, some small businesses in New York or London still have 'Cash Only' signs to avoid bank fees, making this question a vital survival tool for tourists. In recent years, it has expanded to include digital wallets and smartwatches.
The 'Minimum' Rule
Some shops say yes, but only if you spend more than $5 or $10. Always ask 'Is there a minimum?' if you're just buying something small.
American Express (Amex)
Not all places that 'accept cards' take American Express because of high fees. If you have an Amex, ask specifically: 'Do you take Amex?'
15 सेकंड में
- Ask this to see if you can pay without using paper money.
- Perfect for small shops, cafes, taxis, and local markets.
- Use it before ordering to avoid an awkward 'no cash' moment.
What It Means
This phrase is your golden ticket to modern shopping. It asks the seller if they have a machine to process electronic payments. When you say Do you accept cards?, you are checking if your plastic (or phone!) is good here. It covers credit cards, debit cards, and often mobile wallets like Apple Pay. It is the most common way to avoid that awkward moment of having no cash.
How To Use It
Use this right before you order or when you are at the checkout. You can say it as a full question: Do you accept cards?. If you want to be even shorter, you can just hold up your card and look questioning. But speaking is always better! Most people will answer with a simple 'yes' or 'no'. Sometimes they might say 'only over five dollars,' so keep some coins handy just in case.
When To Use It
Use it at coffee shops, small boutiques, or when taking a taxi. It is perfect for places that look like they might be 'cash only.' Use it at a restaurant before you sit down if you forgot your wallet. It is also great for outdoor markets or food trucks. Basically, use it anywhere that doesn't look like a giant supermarket.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this at big chain stores like Walmart or Target. They always take cards, so asking might make you look a bit confused. Also, don't use it at a vending machine—just look for the card reader! Avoid using it with friends if you are just paying them back. For friends, we usually ask about apps like Venmo or PayPal instead.
Cultural Background
In many English-speaking countries, cash is becoming rare. Some places are even 'cashless' now! However, small 'mom and pop' shops still pay high fees to card companies. Because of this, some small businesses prefer cash for small totals. In the UK and Australia, 'contactless' is the standard, so you might hear Do you take contactless? instead. It’s a sign of the digital age.
Common Variations
Do you take cards?(Very common and friendly)Is there a card minimum?(Asking if you must spend a certain amount)Do you take Apple Pay?(Specifically for phone payments)Are you cash only?(The opposite way to ask the same thing)Can I pay by card?(A slightly more polite request)
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
This is a neutral, everyday phrase suitable for almost any shopping situation. It works perfectly in both informal and semi-formal settings.
The 'Minimum' Rule
Some shops say yes, but only if you spend more than $5 or $10. Always ask 'Is there a minimum?' if you're just buying something small.
American Express (Amex)
Not all places that 'accept cards' take American Express because of high fees. If you have an Amex, ask specifically: 'Do you take Amex?'
The Silent Gesture
In a loud bar, you can often just tap your card on the counter while looking at the bartender. They'll know exactly what you're asking!
उदाहरण
6I'd like a latte, please. Do you accept cards?
I'd like a latte, please. Do you accept cards?
A standard way to check before the barista starts making the drink.
Before we head off, do you accept cards?
Before we head off, do you accept cards?
Very important to ask before the trip starts so you aren't stuck.
Hey, do you know if the food stalls there accept cards?
Hey, do you know if the food stalls there accept cards?
Checking with a friend before heading to an outdoor event.
Excuse me, do you accept cards for the bill?
Excuse me, do you accept cards for the bill?
Adding 'Excuse me' makes it fit for a nice restaurant.
Oh no, I have no cash! Do you accept cards here?
Oh no, I have no cash! Do you accept cards here?
Expressing a bit of mild panic when reaching the register.
Nice lemonade, kid! Do you accept cards or just piggy bank coins?
Nice lemonade, kid! Do you accept cards or just piggy bank coins?
A joke because a child's stand obviously won't have a card reader.
खुद को परखो
You are at a small bakery and want to pay with your Visa.
Excuse me, ___ you accept cards?
In English, we use the auxiliary verb 'do' to form questions with most verbs like 'accept'.
Choose the most natural way to ask about payment at a market.
I'm out of cash. Do you ___ cards?
'Take' is a very common and natural synonym for 'accept' in this context.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality of Payment Questions
Short and quick with friends or at a bar.
Take cards?
Standard for shops and cafes.
Do you accept cards?
Polite for high-end service.
Would you happen to accept credit cards?
Where to ask 'Do you accept cards?'
Taxi Cab
Asking the driver before the meter starts.
Farmers Market
Checking at a fruit stall.
Small Cafe
Before ordering your morning coffee.
Boutique Shop
At the counter with a new shirt.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt means the business has a machine to take payment from a credit or debit card. It shows you don't need physical cash to buy something.
Both are perfectly fine! Do you take cards? is slightly more casual, while Do you accept cards? is standard and polite.
Usually, yes. If they accept cards, they often have the technology for phone payments too. To be 100% sure, ask Do you take Apple Pay?.
Not at all! It is a very practical and common question that shopkeepers hear dozens of times every day.
You can ask Where is the nearest ATM? to go get some cash. Most people are happy to point you to a bank nearby.
It means both! In English, cards is a general term for any plastic payment method.
You don't need to. Large chains always accept cards. It's only necessary for small, local, or independent businesses.
It's the smallest amount of money you must spend to use a card. For example, a shop might say There is a five-dollar minimum for cards.
Yes, but you might also hear Do you take plastic? or Can I pay by card? quite often in British English.
Don't say Do you accept a card? (singular). We almost always use the plural cards in this specific expression.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Cash only
The business does not accept any cards at all.
Card minimum
The lowest price you must pay to be allowed to use a card.
Contactless payment
Paying by tapping your card or phone on a reader.
Pay by card
The action of using a card instead of cash.
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