How to Say ‘Can I pay by card?’ in Traditional Chinese
可以刷卡嗎？
kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma
[kuh yee shwa kah ma]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Many night markets, small eateries, and taxis are still cash-only, so ask before ordering. Locals often pay with an 悠遊卡 "EasyCard" transit card instead.
Phrase Breakdown
可以
kě yǐ
[kuh yee]
can; may; okay
Indicates that something is possible or acceptable.
晚上見面也可以。
Meeting in the evening is also okay.
刷卡
shuā kǎ
[shwa kah]
pay by card; swipe a card
A verb phrase used when asking about 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
A sentence-final particle used to turn a statement into a yes-no question.
你喜歡這個活動嗎？
Do you like this event?
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