Connect with valuable American Express Cardmembers who:
Spend More
In 2017, the average American Express transaction was $173 versus the average Non-American Express® credit card transaction of $92.1
Earn More
45% of Canadian American Express® Cardmembers report an annual household income of CAD $100,000 or more, relative to 29% of Canadian Non-Card Members2.
Engage Digitally
51% growth in monthly tap purchase volume in a 12 month period.3
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.
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.
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1 Source: The Nilson Report # 1128 (March 2018). American Express transaction size derived as Canada year-end purchase volume divided by year-end purchase transactions. Average Non-American Express transaction equals $71 US ($92 CAD), includes Visa and MasterCard credit cards, and excludes Interac and debit volume and transactions. Purchase volume converted to Canadian dollars by dividing US figures by 0.771040667 (the average for the year, http://www.x-rates.com/average/?from=CAD&to=USD&amount=1.00&year=2017
2 Source: American Express® commissioned internet panel survey conducted in May 2017 based on purchases made in the 6 months prior to the survey. Definition of American Express® Card Members: Respondents who reported that they have an American Express® Card and that they used that card to make purchases in the prior 6 months. Definition of Non-Card Members: Respondents who reported that they do not have any type of American Express® Card and that they used another credit or debit card to make purchases in the prior 6 months.
3 Source: American Express Proprietary Information. Aggregated information that is not specific to individual Cardmembers or merchants. Date range: Jan 2017 to Jan 2018.
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 # 1128 (March 2018). American Express transaction size derived as Canada year-end purchase volume divided by year-end purchase transactions. Average Non-American Express transaction equals $71 US ($92 CAD), includes Visa and MasterCard credit cards, and excludes Interac and debit volume and transactions. Purchase volume converted to Canadian dollars by dividing US figures by 0.771040667 (the average for the year, http://www.x-rates.com/average/?from=CAD&to=USD&amount=1.00&year=2017
2 Source: American Express® commissioned internet panel survey conducted in May 2017 based on purchases made in the 6 months prior to the survey. Definition of American Express® Card Members: Respondents who reported that they have an American Express® Card and that they used that card to make purchases in the prior 6 months. Definition of Non-Card Members: Respondents who reported that they do not have any type of American Express® Card and that they used another credit or debit card to make purchases in the prior 6 months.
3 Source: American Express Proprietary Information. Aggregated information that is not specific to individual Cardmembers or merchants. Date range: Jan 2017 to Jan 2018.
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.
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