YouTrip for Taipei

[Laguna123]

Can I ask the YouTrip card is it able to use in most of the shop/restaurant in Taipei? Is there any admin fee charge for using it? If can use YouTrip card then I don’t bring so much cash there as the exchange rate is better using this card. Thank you

 

[Johnteoh]

There is a admin charge for cash withdraw from taiwan ATM. Other than that, looks like no different to me.

 

[twosix]

In taiwan, best to change into cash at the taiwan airports, due to better rates.

 

[beanstalk6]

The YouTrip card is a MasterCard credit card. So long as MasterCard is accepted at the shop or restaurant, it should be accepted.

 

[pclow59]

Can I ask the YouTrip card is it able to use in most of the shop/restaurant in Taipei? Is there any admin fee charge for using it? If can use YouTrip card then I don’t bring so much cash there as the exchange rate is better using this card. Thank you

There is a admin charge for cash withdraw from taiwan ATM. Other than that, looks like no different to me.

I just used UTrip card to withdraw weeks ago from BOT ATM at the airport. Beside the $5 charge from uTrip, there is no withdrawal fee from the bank. Note, each withdrawal can only take NT$20k.

 

[Laguna123]

In taiwan, best to change into cash at the taiwan airports, due to better rates.

Is the airport rate at Taipei airport better than those at arcade?

 

[Rxgn]

Im now in taiwan, first time

Cc is not widely accepted esp in xiao chi stalls.

But i use trust card atm withdrawal very good exchange. 22.88

 

[dilphinus]

The YouTrip card is a MasterCard credit card. So long as MasterCard is accepted at the shop or restaurant, it should be accepted.

It is a debit card, not a credit card.

 

[twosix]

Is the airport rate at Taipei airport better than those at arcade?

Yes. You can compare with BOT and Megabank rates here.

https://rate.bot.com.tw/xrt?Lang=en-US
https://www.megabank.com.tw/personal/foreign-service/forex

 

[Laguna123]

Im now in taiwan, first time

Cc is not widely accepted esp in xiao chi stalls.

But i use trust card atm withdrawal very good exchange. 22.88

What’s trust card? Where to apply? Got any fee charge for the withdrawal?

 

[beanstalk6]

This Trust card- https://trustbank.sg/credit-card/

 

[joeey]

went to a few shops and they rejected using youtrip card around ximending.

 

[naxchua]

went to a few shops and they rejected using youtrip card around ximending.

some shops only accept taiwan issued cards... not just youtrip... I think their card terminal is grey or green... I will always ask whether they accept overseas cards...

 

[twosix]

Taiwan is so predominantly a cash society. Bring cash with you, and maybe Trust card to withdraw cash from ATMs, as suggested by a forumer.

 

[Johnteoh]

Most of the time still pay by cash, especially if you like to go to night markets, old street etc where you know there is a high possibility that the shops don't have cashless payment or have restriction.

Nowadays when going to Taiwan, the procedure is always change cash at their airport. Use Youtrip card for big amount items in those shops which I think it more trustworthy. If not, just draw cash from the ATM.

 

[pclow59]

Taiwan is so predominantly a cash society. Bring cash with you, and maybe Trust card to withdraw cash from ATMs, as suggested by a forumer.

I have used Utrip(debit card) and Trust card (credit card) for Hotel, Starbuck and desert store, all no issue, but cash is always welcome that is correct.

 

[Johnteoh]

Top up the easy card with coins...if not wallet will be a bit heavy...

 

[twosix]

I have used Utrip(debit card) and Trust card (credit card) for Hotel, Starbuck and desert store, all no issue, but cash is always welcome that is correct.

Big establishments can use cc. Departmental stores, big hotels etc. But street food is cash only. Even youyou card not accepted in most nm. Haha. And everytime they receive a 1000 note, they will check if the note is genuine or not .haha.

If u eat and spend only in malls and hotels, by all means survive on cc is ok lor.

 

[pclow59]

BTW, their 7-11 and FamilyMart 全家便利商店， can use your store value card- iPass一卡通 and EasyCard (悠游卡) for payment as well, not just for transport.

 

[twosix]

BTW, their 7-11 and FamilyMart 全家便利商店， can use your store value card- iPass一卡通 and EasyCard (悠游卡) for payment as well, not just for transport.

That one I think most people know. Can also top up there too.