Using your Credit Card overseas


American Express® Cards are accepted around the world, so you can have peace of mind when using your Card to make purchases overseas.

Planning your trip

While Abroad

Useful Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to your questions.

 

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.

 

How Credit Cards and Charge Cards work

 

How to apply for a Card

 

What Card fees am I expected to pay

 

What is Card Interest

 

How to pay off your Card

 

What is Credit Limit

 

What is Credit Score

 

What is a Charge Card

 

Where is American Express accepted

 

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 a mobile wallet 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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