Ask whether a shop accepts cards or cash, state your payment choice and request a receipt.

The idea

カードは使えますか asks whether cards can be used; 使えます expresses ability or availability. 現金(げんきん) means cash. 現金でもいいですか asks whether cash is also acceptable. レシート means receipt; レシートをください asks for one.

Patterns to compare
JapaneseMeaning
カードは使つかえますか。Can I use a card?
現金げんきんでもいいですか。Is cash also okay?
クレジットカードでお願ねがいします。By credit card, please.
レシートをください。A receipt, please.

Examples

  • カードは使つかえますか。Can I use a card?
  • はい、カードで払はらえます。Yes, you can pay by card.
  • 現金げんきんでもいいですか。Is cash also okay?
  • はい、現金げんきんでも大丈夫だいじょうぶです。Yes, cash is fine too.
  • クレジットカードでお願ねがいします。By credit card, please.
  • 合計ごうけいは千円せんえんです。The total is 1,000 yen.
  • レシートをください。A receipt, please.

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Watch out

Payment methods and accepted card brands vary. A yes to cards does not establish that every card or payment method will work.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose and fill the blank: カードは_か。(つかえます/たべます)

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    つかえます

    カードは使えますか asks whether cards can be used; 使えます expresses ability or availability.

  2. Choose and fill the blank: _でもいいですか。(げんきん/てんき)

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    げんきん

    現金(げんきん) means cash. 現金でもいいですか asks whether cash is also acceptable.

  3. Choose and fill the blank: _をください。(レシート/さようなら)

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    レシート

    レシート means receipt; レシートをください asks for one.

Use it today

Ask about cards and cash, choose a payment method and request a receipt.