Can I pay with a credit card?
'Credito' — 'CRE-di-to'. Three syllables; stress on first syllable.
Ask at the start of the journey — not at the end — to avoid an awkward situation if the driver only accepts cash.
'Posso pagare' means 'can I pay'. 'Con la carta di credito' means 'with a credit card'. By Italian law, licensed taxis must accept card payment for fares over €25, though enforcement is imperfect.
Accetta il bancomat?
Do you accept debit card?
'Bancomat' refers to both the ATM and debit card.
Ha il POS?
Do you have a card machine?
'POS' (Point of Sale terminal) is the Italian term for the card reader.
Preferisce contanti?
Do you prefer cash?
Diplomatic — acknowledges their preference without obligation.
Despite the legal requirement, some Italian taxi drivers still resist card payments or 'claim' the machine is broken. Mentioning upfront that you will need to pay by card often prevents end-of-journey disputes.