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Shop Small.® Support local businesses year-round.

Small businesses are counting on us. Let’s come together and continue to back them, whether they’ve moved to takeout, delivery or online options.

Here are a few other simple actions that can make a big difference to small businesses in your neighbourhood.

Engage with your favourites online - share, like and comment on their posts

Make an effort to check out a local business online that you've never visited before

Encourage loved ones to purchase e-gift cards or one-of-a-kind gifts from local businesses

Cardmembers, support the places you love today.

We've made it easy for you to Shop Small in neighbourhoods across Canada year-round.

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Visit American Express Maps to find local businesses near you and look for merchants with a Shop Small icon.

Shop Small

Support small from home by exploring online businesses. Look for businesses listed in the Shop Small section.

Visit the Online Directory

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Don't miss out on great offers for eligible Cardmembers by logging in to Online Services or the Amex App.

Visit Amex Offers

Merchants, we're sending Cardmembers your way.

When you accept American Express Cards, we let Cardmembers know where to find you through complimentary marketing initiatives, including American Express Maps¹, the Online Business Directory and Recommendations².

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Let Cardmembers know how they can support your business (take-out, online etc.) by ordering complimentary signage.

Order Complimentary Signage

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Make sure Cardmembers can find you by being listed on American Express Maps¹ and the Online DIrectory.

Call to Add my Business

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Not yet an American Express Merchant? Sign up to accept our Cards and you could be a part of complimentary marketing programs dedicated to promoting local businesses to our Cardmembers.

Accept the Card

Shop Small®. Help make a big difference year-round.

Join us in supporting small businesses and communities across the country.

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The Dirty Bird Chicken & Waffles

Toronto, ON

Online delivery ● Takeout

"The support from the community has been overwhelming. We need to keep out spirits up and our thoughts positive. Our purpose is to serve our guests with the highest quality, fresh, and locally sourced food."

VIew in Amex Maps

Spread the word.

Whether you’re a Cardmember or small business owner, share how you choose to #ShopSmall and follow along as we support the businesses and community you love.

https://www.facebook.com/AmericanExpressCanada/

https://twitter.com/AmexCanada

#ShopSmall

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Wish your favourite business accepted American Express Cards?

Let us know at TakeAmex.ca

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¹American Express Maps features eligible American Express Card accepting merchants and is intended for general reference purposes only. It does not represent a comprehensive list of all Card accepting merchants. Data is updated from time to time and may not be 100% accurate. For a list of eligibility criteria or to access Frequently Asked Questions, please visit https://icm.aexp-static.com/content/dam/one-amex/merchant/en-ca/footer/default/CAFAQs.pdf.

²Your business could be recommended to Cardmembers emails sent by American Express.

³Source: American Express Proprietary Information. Current as of October 27 2020.