Why American Express?
Our goal is simple – to make life more enjoyable for our Cardmembers. Perhaps we can do that for you.
Handpicked for you
American Express HandPicked will bring you the best of the things you love.
We’ll take you behind the scenes in the world of music, theatre and film, then on to interviews with the city’s top chefs, and give you insights into some of the most exciting destinations.
Find out moreFrom discovering the next big thing in a tiny club to stadium rock outs with superstars, nothing beats being there.
As a Cardmember, our Preferred Seating programme gets you tickets to the greatest gigs – and the best seats – before everyone else.
Sign up for Preferred SeatingWhether it’s tickets to premieres or intimate chats with screen legends at film festivals, we bring film buffs amazing opportunities.
As a Cardmember, our Preferred Seating programme gets you tickets to film festivals and exclusive one-off events.
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Introducing Preferred Seating, some of the hottest tickets and tables in town, reserved for our Cardmembers.
Whether your passion is music, film, dining or theatre, we can get you closer to the action.
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Whether you decide to become a Cardmember or not, you’re more than welcome to join us on Facebook every Friday.
We’ll be giving away free tickets to some of the very best entertainment in the country, to celebrate our Preferred Seating programme for Cardmembers.
Visit us on FacebookBeing with American Express means
- Even when the shop won’t refund you, we will1
- Seeing a doctor who speaks your language, virtually wherever you are in the world2
- Having items on your bill you don’t recognise removed, and then investigated.
Plus simple ideas like our customer service team being available 24/7, via phone, text, email or mail and the first person answering your call doing their best to see it through until it is resolved.
Explore our CardsWe believe people are full of untapped potential. What's more, 'Hidden Talent' on Channel 4 – inspired by American Express – is proving it.
Episode 4 – we find someone able to navigate without map or compass and also discover a natural–born opera singer to fast–track to pro level!
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Our Twitter team are always happy to help and answer your tweets.
See how they’re helping our Cardmembers right now.
Follow @AskAmexUKOur @AmexUK twitter team like nothing more than breaking good news.
Take a look at the latest one-off experiences and new partnership deals we’ve signed up for our UK Cardmembers to enjoy.
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Accepted here, here and here
Your American Express Card is welcomed all over town. You’re good to go:
- At major supermarkets and petrol stations
- For all kinds of entertainment and eating out
- With high street names and local gems.
We’re always looking to improve our coverage. If one of your favourite places doesn’t take American Express, contact us and we’ll work on it for you.
Explore our cardsAmerican Express Services Europe Limited (‘AESEL’) makes various benefits available to Cardmembers which derive from contracts which AESEL has made with third parties. AESEL is free to amend, extend or terminate these benefits at its sole discretion. with you but AESEL will provide reasonable notice, in any event no less than 30 days, in advance of any changes to the available benefits which may be to your detriment:
- At major supermarkets and petrol stations
- For all kinds of entertainment and eating out
Points, beautiful points
Whatever you’re into, get more out of it with American Express Membership Rewards® points. Transfer and redeem points with:
- Ten airline frequent flyer programmes
Frequent flyer programmes
Alitalia MilleMiglia, British Airways Executive Club, BMI Diamond Club, Delta SkyMiles®, Finnair Plus, Flying Blue (Air France, KLM and others), Iberia Plus, SAS EuroBonus, KrisFlyer (Singapore Airlines) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Hotel programmes
Club Carlson℠, Hilton HHonors, Jumeirah Sirius, Priority Club® Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest®
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Shopping partners
Amazon.co.uk, Asprey, Boots, Carluccio’s, Comet, D&D LONDON, Elemis, Gap®, Harrods™, Harvey Nichols, Homebase, House of Fraser, Inverawe Smokehouses, Laithwaites™ Wine, Le Creuset, Links of London™, L'Occitane®, Marks & Spencer, Molton Brown®, NET-A-PORTER, PC World, Raleigh, Smartbox, Starbucks, SpaFinder, Radisson Edwardian, Relais & Châteaux and wagamama
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With American Express Membership Rewards® points you earn at least one point with virtually every full pound spent on purchases with your Card – across town and all around the world.3
Explore Cards with Membership Rewards pointsAmerican Express Services Europe Limited (‘AESEL’) makes various benefits available to Cardmembers which derive from contracts which AESEL has made with third parties. AESEL is free to amend, extend or terminate these benefits at its sole discretion. These benefits do not form part of AESEL's contract with you but AESEL will provide reasonable notice, in any event no less than 30 days, in advance of any changes to the available benefits which may be to your detriment.
Membership Rewards2. Part of our Global Assist service. Not available with the Costco TrueEarnings Card or Harrods Card.
3. Terms and Conditions of Membership Rewards apply. Points are not earned on American Express Travellers Cheques, Foreign Exchange and other Account Charges including Membership Rewards fees and annual Card fees. Read full Terms and Conditions here.

