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"Credit card" in Italian: carta di credito
la carta di credito
Credit card in Italian is la carta di credito (KAR-tah dee KREH-dee-toh), feminine. Keep the whole phrase: pago con la carta di credito.
At a restaurant
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How to pronounce carta di credito
Say it
KAR-tah dee KREH-dee-toh
/ˈkar.ta di ˈkrɛ.di.to/
KAR-tah dee KREH-dee-toh. Credito stresses KREH. Soft c in credito.
"Credit card" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la carta di credito | the credit card Full everyday phrase. | Full everyday phrase. |
| una carta di credito | a credit card Owning or requesting one. | Owning or requesting one. |
| pagare con la carta di credito | to pay by credit card At shops and restaurants. | At shops and restaurants. |
| carta di debito | debit card Related card type. | Related card type. |
How to use carta di credito in real life
- 1At a restaurant
Posso pagare con la carta di credito?
Can I pay with a credit card?
Whole phrase carta di credito.
- 2Hotel check-in
Lasciamo una carta di credito come garanzia.
We'll leave a credit card as a guarantee.
Una carta di credito.
- 3Broken POS
La carta di credito non funziona su questo bancomat.
The credit card doesn't work on this ATM machine.
La carta di credito as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with carta di credito
Incorrect: Pago con la carta credito.
Correct: Pago con la carta di credito.
Keep di: carta di credito.
Incorrect: Il carta di credito è scaduta.
Correct: La carta di credito è scaduta.
Carta is feminine: la carta di credito.
Good to know
In Italian cities, la carta di credito is widely accepted, but tiny bars may still want contanti. Saying avete il POS? checks whether card payment works before you order.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Paying for train tickets
ChatPal
Accettano la carta di credito a questa biglietteria?
Do they take credit cards at this ticket office?
You
Sì. Uso la mia carta di credito senza problemi.
Yes. I use my credit card without problems.
ChatPal
Perfetto. Metto i biglietti sulla carta di credito.
Perfect. I'll put the tickets on the credit card.
You
Poi spezziamo il totale della carta di credito.
Then we'll split the credit-card total.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Credit card" in Italian
Do I need the whole phrase?
Yes for clarity: carta di credito. Alone, carta can mean many cards.
Is it feminine?
Yes: la carta di credito.
How do I ask to pay by card?
Posso pagare con la carta di credito?
What is a debit card?
Often carta di debito, or simply bancomat in casual talk.
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