Diners Club International Credit Card
The Most Popular Card in Ecuador
The Diners Club International credit card is accepted throughout Ecuador. The only catch is that you'll have to apply for one here, as it's pretty much non-existent in North America.
If you're visiting or moving here from a European country or another country that has Diners Club, you can use your card in Cuenca without a problem.
The Diners Club International logo
Credit Card Options
Diners Club International gives you many options for your credit card in Ecuador. These include:
- The standard card, recognized at over 21,000 places in Ecuador.
- Claro and Movistar cards that let you collect points.
- A UNICEF card, which allows you to donate to this children's charity via your use of the card.
- An American Airlines card, which lets you collect AAdvantage points.
- A Supermaxi card (Mi Comisariato is also available, but they have no stores in Cuenca).
- Several cards for teenagers, including Freedom, Kids (a prepaid card with a preset limit) and One.
- If you like to shop or travel, there are Marathon (a sporting goods store), Swissôtel and Hilton Hotel cards.
- Hospital cards for Quito, Guayaquil and Ambato. Using these cards gives you access to special hospital services.
Gift Cards
Diners Club also offers gift cards, including one for Multicines in Cuenca and Quito.
Applying for a Credit Card
If you decide you'd like a Diners Club International card, you'll have to go to their offices on the fourth floor of the Banco Pichincha main branch in Cuenca, on Av. 12 de Abril and Av. Solano if you don't want to apply online.
If you prefer, apply online for any of the cards mentioned above.
Summary
With acceptance at over 21,000 locations in Ecuador, the Diners Club International credit card is definitely a useful card to have. Be sure to read what each card has to offer, and read the fine print (if you need to have someone translate it for you, the cost will be well worth it).
With the right card, you can go just about anywhere (except perhaps North America) and use your card.
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