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Often stores will display a sign saying "''Pinnen, ja graag''", loosely meaning "debit cards gladly accepted" (the Dutch word ''pinnen'' means to pay by debit card). Debit cards on the Maestro and V-Pay scheme are accepted everywhere. As one of the last countries in Europe, the Netherlands is moving to debit VISA/Mastercard. As of May 2023, almost all points of sale have been updated to accept VISA and Mastercard debit cards, but not necessarily Mastercard or VISA credit cards as that requires a special agreement with the merchant's bank (some international Mastercard or VISA debit cards, especially those issued outside the EEA, may be read as credit cards and refused by dutchDutch point-of-sales so be ready with alternative payment methods in case that happens).

Acceptance of VISA and MasterCard credit cards and to a lesser extent American Express has grown, and is now fairly widespread to the point that some establishments no longer accept cash. In tourist destinations, you will generally find credit cards widely accepted. Debit cards and credit cards are also the only way to pay for bus or tram tickets on board (see [[#Get around]]).