Do Belarusian bank cards work in Italy?

Some participants report that Belarusian cards work in most places in Europe, but there are exceptions. For example, services like Booking and rentalcars do not accept Belarusian cards as they switched to American banking.

There are difficulties with bank transfers from Russia and Belarus to Italy. Some banks do not accept transfers due to sanctions, and documents proving the legality of funds may be required.

Union Pay cards are accepted in 70% of terminals in Italy, which can be a good alternative for travelers. However, Belarusian cards may face issues with top-ups and cash withdrawals.

Some banks, like Raiffeisen, may accept transfers from Belarus but with high fees. It's important to clarify the conditions in each specific case.