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Payment options that back your lifestyle.
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Payment options that back your lifestyle

PLAN IT®

Set up a plan

Select purchases of $100 or more and split them up into monthly payments with a fixed fee when you set up a plan.

PAY IT®

Manage everyday expenses

Tap purchase amounts under $100 to make a payment and reduce your balance. Only available on the American Express® App.

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Go paperless

Save paper and stay organized. You can enroll anytime via the Amex® app.

Contactless payments

A quick and secure way to pay for everyday purchases, from your morning coffee to grocery runs. Simply look for the contactless symbol at checkout at participating merchants and you can tap or hold your contactless Card within a few inches of the terminal.*

*Participating merchants only.

Use digital wallet

Your American Express® Card in digital wallets** is easy to use, convenient, and more. Once you add your Card, you can use it to pay on the go at participating merchants.

**Digital Wallets are Apple Pay™, Samsung Pay, or Google Pay™.

Add an Additional Card to your account

Share the experience of select Card benefits, easily track Additional Card Member charges and earn rewards on their purchases in the same way you do on your own Card.

Add someone to your account
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