How to apply for a Credit Card


All the information you’ll need to apply for an American Express® Credit Card.

Applying for an American Express Card

 

 

Credit and Charge Cards Explained

 

Has talk of interest, annual fees, rates and percentages left you feeling confused?

 

Our simple Credit and Charge Card guides are a great place to start.

 

Where is American Express accepted

 

How Credit Cards and Charge Cards work

 

What Card fees am I expected to pay

 

What is Credit Card Interest

 

How to pay off your Card

 

What is Credit Limit

 

What is Credit Score

 

What is a Charge Card

 

Using your Card Abroad

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Find the answers to your questions.

 

 

American Express Benefits


FRAUD AND SHOPPING PROTECTION

Your security and protection are our priority. Our technology has been designed to give you peace of mind when using your card.



 

WORLD CLASS CUSTOMER SERVICE

Access to our customer service is available 24/7 by phone, text or email.




 

CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS

Contactless is the quick, easy and secure way to make payments - Simply touch your American Express Card on the reader, wait for the beep and you're done. What's more, with Amex pay and Apple PayTM you can even pay with your phone.
 
 

Explore Our Credit Cards

American Express Offers a range of Credit Cards with different rewards and benefits tailored to your lifestyle and interests.

Footnotes

 

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