How to Say ‘Can I pay by card?’ in Italian
Posso pagare con carta?
POH-soh pah-GAH-reh kohn KAR-tah
[POH-soh pah-GAH-reh kohn KAR-tah]
🇮🇹 In Italy: Many places in Italy take cards, but small shops, bars, market stalls, and taxis can still be hit-or-miss. Asking first is normal and can save an awkward moment at the till.
Phrase Breakdown
Posso
[POH-soh]
Can I
A question to ask for permission to do something.
Posso pagare adesso?
Can I pay now?
pagare
[pah-GAH-reh]
pay
To give money in exchange for goods or services.
Devo pagare il conto.
I need to pay the bill.
con carta
kohn KAR-tah
with card
Refers to paying using a credit or debit card.
Pagare con carta di credito
Pay with a credit card.
Words in this phrase
con
[kohn]
with
Denoting the means or instrument used.
Pago con contanti.
I pay with cash.
carta
[KAR-tah]
card
A plastic card issued by a bank, allowing the user to purchase goods or services on credit or debit terms.
Pago con carta di credito.
I pay with a credit card.
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