How to Say ‘Can I pay by card?’ in Traditional Chinese
可以刷卡嗎？
kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma
[kuh yee shwah kah ma]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Card payment is common in department stores, chain shops, and many restaurants, but not universal in small local businesses or markets. It's very normal to ask first.
Phrase Breakdown
可以
kě yǐ
[kuh yee]
can; may
Used to politely ask whether a payment method is accepted.
這裡可以刷卡嗎？
Can I use a card here?
刷卡
shuā kǎ
[shwah kah]
pay by card
Commonly used for credit card or debit card payment.
請問可以刷卡嗎？我沒有現金。
May I pay by card? I don't have cash.
嗎
ma
[ma]
question particle
Used at the end to make the sentence a yes-no question.
可以刷卡嗎？還是只能付現？
Can I pay by card? Or is it cash only?
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