Pay Over Time is a feature that gives your business the ability to carry a balance and pay off eligible purchases, with interest.

 

Upon Card approval, you automatically have access to Pay Over Time. At that time, you are assigned an Annual Percentage Rate and a Pay Over Time Limit, which represents the maximum you can revolve at any given time.

 

How Pay Over Time Works

Pay Over Time is included on your Card

You can manage your Pay Over Time settings on your mobile app, online account, or by calling the number on the back of your Card. Your Pay Over Time setting is initially set to On, and must be set to On to give you the option of paying eligible charges over time, with interest. When the setting is set to Off, you will be required to pay all new charges in full at the next payment due date.

 

Purchase with confidence

Make purchases for your business knowing you have the flexibility to pay over time. We make it easy by automatically moving new eligible purchases into your Pay Over Time balance, up to your Pay Over Time Limit.

 

Pay now or later

At the end of your billing cycle, you can either pay in full each month or carry a balance with interest by paying the minimum amount due or any amount in between.

 

Earn Membership Rewards® points

If your account is enrolled in the Membership Rewards®2 program, you’ll continue to earn points on your total balance as long as you pay the Minimum Due by your due date.

 

Manage Your Business Expenses

Make your Card work for your business

 

Whether you’re investing in new equipment or covering unexpected costs, Pay Over Time gives you the payment flexibility you need today, while managing your business cash flow needs. Most purchases are eligible for Pay Over Time, from recurring expenses to bigger investments.

Invest in technology or equipment

Manage fluctuating cash flow

Take advantage of bulk discounts

Handle delayed customer payments

Prepare for your busy season

Cover unexpected costs

Pay Over Time Interest Calculator

Estimate your interest charges.

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How Your Pay Over Time Limit Works

Is there a limit to how much I can Pay Over Time and where can I find my Limit?

Yes, your Pay Over Time Limit is the maximum amount you can pay over time. You can find your Limit on your mobile app, online account*, or on your billing statement.

 

*From the Amex online home page, select "Balance details" on the right-hand side of the screen. From there you can view your Pay Over Time Limit"

Does Pay Over Time affect how much I can spend on my Card?

No, having Pay Over Time does not impact how much you can spend on your Card. Your Card has No Preset Spending Limit which means the amount you can spend on your Card adjusts based on factors such as your payment history and spending habits. You may be able to make purchases above your Pay Over Time Limit, but any charge not included in your Pay Over Time balance will be due in full.

What happens if I exceed my Pay Over Time Limit?

You must pay in full any charges not included in your Pay Over Time balance. Any single transaction that would cause the total balance to exceed your Pay Over Time Limit will be due in full.

How long can I Pay Over Time?

There’s no time limit for how long you can continue to revolve your balance, as long as you pay at least the Minimum Payment Due by the Payment Due Date each month. Carrying a balance will result in Card Members incurring interest.

Pay Over Time Can Help Businesses Like Yours

“Pay Over Time helps you manage your money better because you don’t have to have a huge cash outlay”

 

Tom & Sally Greenhaw, Novalibra

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