Connect with valuable American Express Cardmembers who:
Spend More
In 2019, the average American Express® transaction was $180 versus the average Non-American Express® credit card transaction of $92.1
Earn More
52% of Canadian American Express Card Members report an annual household income of CAD $100,000 or more, relative to 34% of Canadian Non-Card Members2.
Give Cardmembers a Reason to Spend at Your Business
Cardmembers are encouraged to spend at American Express accepting merchants through offers like statement credits or contests. Be sure to display complimentary signage so Cardmembers know that they can use their Card at your business.
Get valuable insights
Our relationship with both our Merchants and Cardmembers enables us to offer valuable insights to your business. Get access to data that can help you better understand your existing customers’ spend pattern to create targeted campaigns that help attract prospective customers. Discover useful industry trends to see how your business compares in the marketplace.
Discover Shop Small®
The Shop Small Program connects small and local businesses that welcome American Express Cards with Cardmembers in their neighbourhood. See how you can reach great customers and get more exposure for your business.
For more information on Shop Small, click here.
Get on the Map
Your business could be featured on the interactive American Express Maps4, so Cardmembers can find you when they’re ready to spend.
Get Recommended
You could be recommended5 to Cardmembers through personalized emails.
Get Promoted
Your business could be featured in our online, mobile and/or social media channels.
Accept the Card and enjoy the backing of American Express.
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1 Source: The Nilson Report # 1173 (April 2020). American Express transaction size derived as Canada year-end purchase volume divided by year-end purchase transactions. Average American Express transactions equals $136 USD ($180 CAD). Average Non-American Express transaction equals $69 USD ($92 CAD), includes Visa and MasterCard credit cards, and excludes Interac and debit volume and transactions. Purchase volume converted to Canadian dollars by multiplying US figures by 1.326 (average 2019 CAD to USD conversion rate as stated by https://www.x-rates.com/average/?from=USD&to=CAD&amount=1&year=2019)
2 Source: American Express commissioned internet panel survey conducted in November - December 2019 based on purchases made in the 6 months prior to the survey.
4 American Express® Maps is intended for general reference purposes only and does not represent a comprehensive list of all Card accepting merchants. Recommendations and other information included on the map are derived from internal American Express and third party data. Data is updated from time to time and may not be 100% accurate. American Express does not accept any responsibility or liability arising from any inaccuracies. You understand and agree that your use of the map is your choice and at your sole risk and that the map is provided to you 'as is' and 'as available'. List of Card accepting merchants is updated monthly.
5 Your business could be recommended to Cardmembers in Cardmember emails sent by American Express.
1 Source: The Nilson Report # 1173 (April 2020). American Express transaction size derived as Canada year-end purchase volume divided by year-end purchase transactions. Average American Express transactions equals $136 USD ($180 CAD). Average Non-American Express transaction equals $69 USD ($92 CAD), includes Visa and MasterCard credit cards, and excludes Interac and debit volume and transactions. Purchase volume converted to Canadian dollars by multiplying US figures by 1.326 (average 2019 CAD to USD conversion rate as stated by https://www.x-rates.com/average/?from=USD&to=CAD&amount=1&year=2019)
2 Source: American Express commissioned internet panel survey conducted in November - December 2019 based on purchases made in the 6 months prior to the survey.
4 American Express® Maps is intended for general reference purposes only and does not represent a comprehensive list of all Card accepting merchants. Recommendations and other information included on the map are derived from internal American Express and third party data. Data is updated from time to time and may not be 100% accurate. American Express does not accept any responsibility or liability arising from any inaccuracies. You understand and agree that your use of the map is your choice and at your sole risk and that the map is provided to you 'as is' and 'as available'. List of Card accepting merchants is updated monthly.
5 Your business could be recommended to Cardmembers in Cardmember emails sent by American Express.