Welcome to the world of contactless payments.
Making quick, safe, contactless* purchases is easier than ever before with American Express.
*Contactless payments are accepted at participating merchants only.
With contactless payments, the world is at your fingertips.
Use your contactless Card to pay in-store without a signature and without touching the terminal.
Add your Card to your device's digital wallet to make safe, secure purchases in-store, in-app, and online.
How contactless payments work:
Look
At checkout, look for the contactless symbol to see if the merchant accepts contactless payments.
Tap
Hold your contactless Card close to the reader (tapping is optional).
Go
Once you get the payment confirmation, you’re good to go.
Ways to pay
Card or smart device? In store or online? You’ve got options.
See the 
on the front of your Card? It’s ready to use in stores worldwide. If you don’t see it, request a contactless Card to get started.
Digital Wallets
Use your phone or wearable device to make payments in-store, in-app, or online.
Click to Pay
Click to Pay is a quick and secure way to make online purchases with your American Express® Card in just a few clicks wherever you see this icon:
Where you can use contactless payments
Millions of businesses and many local transit authorities accept contactless payments – and more are joining every day. Just look for the contactless symbol at checkout. If you don't see it, you can still use your Card the same way you do today. Below are a few places you can use contactless payments today:
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