Opening American credit cards while residing in the UK

What is the most popular credit card in Europe?

The most widely accepted credit cards in Europe are Visa and Mastercard credit cards. Visa and Mastercard are the two most widely accepted credit card networks, not just in Europe but worldwide.

Can you get an American credit card in Europe?

Despite some differences between European and US cards, there’s little to worry about: US credit cards (Visa and MasterCard) generally work fine in Europe. I’ve been inconvenienced a few times by self-service payment machines that wouldn’t accept my card, but it’s never caused me serious trouble.