Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels,
restaurants and shops. The most used are cards VISA
and Master Card, Discovery, American Express and Diner.
Credit cards are easy to get, usually you can get
one linked to you Bank (i.e. a Chase Visa).
In the United States, payments are not automatically
taken from your account, but charged every month and
payable by check.
In case your credit cards are stolen, it is necessary
to call the appropriate companies. Keep a list of
numbers handy.
Checks are not often accepted by small storekeepers.
Nevertheless, in case of acceptance, you must provide
two forms of identification (mostly the driving licence,
the passport, or a credit card).
Banks :
BANK OF THE WEST
295 Bush StreetSan Francisco, CA 94104
Tél: (415) 765-4886 / Fax : (415) 781-3217
WELLS FARGO BANK
464 California StreetSan Francisco, CA 94163
Tél : (415) 396-6181 / Fax : (415) 392-3877
BANK OF AMERICA
345 Montgomery StreetSan Francisco, CA 94104
Tél : (415) 622-3456 (General Information)
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