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Re:Apple Working with American Express on iPhone 6 Mobile Pa... by pilsetnieks on Sunday August 31, 2014 @02:14PM (#8249919)
Despite the name, it actually is. Not so much as Visa and MasterCard but it's still quite widespread.

On the other hand, when I see an American tourist trying to pay with a Diners Club, I feel sorry for them.

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Re:Apple Working with American Express on iPhone 6 Mobile Pa... by prawn on Monday September 01, 2014 @12:29AM (#8251551)
Most places in Australia, if they support American Express, charge extra to cover fees.
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Re:Apple Working with American Express on iPhone 6 Mobile Pa... by Moto7451 on Sunday August 31, 2014 @02:34PM (#8249970)
How prevelant is Discover? Diners Club cards can use that network as well.
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Re:Apple Working with American Express on iPhone 6 Mobile Pa... by mrweasel on Sunday August 31, 2014 @03:21PM (#8250124)
Discover is non-existing in at least northern Europe.

American Express is a bad choice for many parts of Europe because companies are use to very low processing fees, and AMEX (and Diners Club) are very expensive credit card to process.

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Re:Apple Working with American Express on iPhone 6 Mobile Pa... by mseebach on Sunday August 31, 2014 @04:01PM (#8250212)
The Discover brand is non-existing, but Diners Club (which is owned by Discover) is somewhat popular.
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Re:Apple Working with American Express on iPhone 6 Mobile Pa... by rmc on Sunday August 31, 2014 @03:11PM (#8250099)
IME of Ireland & UK: Visa or Mastercard
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