Portugal

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Visa/Mastercard cards & Google Pay / Apple Pay

Use instead: MB Way

🟢Works fine

Visa and Mastercard widely accepted; AmEx limited; contactless and mobile wallets common; MB Way used by locals.

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WhatsApp

No direct substitute

🟢Works fine

WhatsApp is dominant messaging platform among internet users in Portugal.

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Google Maps / Apple Maps

Use instead: CityMapper (public transit)

🟢Works fine

Major maps apps work; in cities public transit planning aided by CityMapper.

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Uber

Use instead: Bolt

🟢Works fine

Uber and Bolt both work well in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve — Bolt is often cheaper.

Internet access is unrestricted; travel‑VPNs generally work but selection matters.

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Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube

No direct substitute

🟢Works fine

All major social media platforms are accessible; usage high among Portuguese users.