Significado
Using a credit or debit card.
Contexto cultural
Slovakia has one of the highest rates of contactless payments in the world. Even small amounts (like 0.50€) are commonly paid by card. In the capital, card acceptance is nearly 100%. In deep rural areas, it's safer to carry some cash for small pubs or local shops. When paying by card in a restaurant, tell the waiter the total amount (bill + tip) before they enter it into the terminal. Apple Pay and Google Pay are extremely popular. You can say 'Platím mobilom' (I'm paying with my phone) and it's understood as 'platiť kartou'.
The 'Dajte' Trick
In restaurants, say 'Dajte [total amount]' before tapping to include the tip. It's the most native way to handle it.
Minimum Limits
Some small 'trafika' (newsstands) have a 5€ minimum for cards. Always check for a sign.
Significado
Using a credit or debit card.
The 'Dajte' Trick
In restaurants, say 'Dajte [total amount]' before tapping to include the tip. It's the most native way to handle it.
Minimum Limits
Some small 'trafika' (newsstands) have a 5€ minimum for cards. Always check for a sign.
Pípnuť is King
Don't be afraid to use 'Môžem pípnuť?' in casual settings like cafes. It sounds very natural.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the word 'karta' in the instrumental case.
Môžem platiť _______?
The instrumental case for feminine nouns ending in -a is -ou.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'I will pay by card'?
No preposition is needed when using the instrumental case to show the means of payment.
Complete the dialogue in a restaurant.
Čašník: 'Bude to 20 eur.' Ty: 'Nech sa páči, _________.'
'Platím kartou' is the most natural way to announce your payment method.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a mountain hut and see a sign 'Len hotovosť'. What does it mean?
'Len hotovosť' means 'Only cash'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Where to use 'Platiť kartou'
Always
- • Supermarkets
- • Malls
- • Gas Stations
Usually
- • Cafes
- • Taxis
- • Small Shops
Rarely
- • Markets
- • Mountain Huts
- • Public Toilets
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMôžem platiť _______?
The instrumental case for feminine nouns ending in -a is -ou.
How do you say 'I will pay by card'?
No preposition is needed when using the instrumental case to show the means of payment.
Čašník: 'Bude to 20 eur.' Ty: 'Nech sa páči, _________.'
'Platím kartou' is the most natural way to announce your payment method.
You are at a mountain hut and see a sign 'Len hotovosť'. What does it mean?
'Len hotovosť' means 'Only cash'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is extremely common and often preferred over cash in cities.
Yes, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted wherever you see the contactless symbol.
Almost never. For high amounts, you just enter your PIN.
Always choose 'Original Currency' (Euro) to get the best rate from your own bank.
For the customer, no. Merchants are not allowed to charge extra for card payments in the EU.
In Bratislava and other major cities, yes, you can buy a ticket by tapping your card on the terminal inside the bus.
It means 'Place/Tap your card' on the terminal.
It's hit or miss. Always carry at least 20€ in cash when traveling to remote areas.
The 'Cashback' service exists in some supermarkets (like Tesco or Kraj) but is not as common as in the UK or US.
Amex is much less common than Visa or Mastercard. Large hotels accept it, but small cafes usually don't.
Frases relacionadas
Platiť v hotovosti
contrastTo pay in cash
Platobný terminál
similarPayment terminal
Vložiť kartu
builds onTo insert the card
Zadať PIN
builds onTo enter the PIN
