American Express @ Work® Access Center

Introducing @ Work Access Center

@ Work Access Center has empowering new functionality that lets Main Program Administrators (MPAs) view and manage who has access to their Corporate Programs and what they are authorized to do.

Created in response to Clients’ feedback, Access Center provides MPAs with complete visibility of their Corporate Program for clear oversight and control, with easy-to-view reporting of Program Administrators’ (PAs) access to company’s Accounts.

What’s New​

Streamlined User management

A standardized naming convention has been introduced with consolidated Roles and Authorizations.

Increased visibility and powerful reporting

Includes PA Roles and Authorizations by country and CID.

Enhanced process efficiency

With real-time self serve management capabilities, up-to-date reporting, and global consistency.

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Welcome to Access Center

Access Center is only accessible to designated Main Program Administrators through the new “My Access Control” tab on the @ Work homepage.

Access Center has three sections:

1. A Welcome Corner with four resources:

A User Guide

Roles Descriptions

Authorizations definitions

FAQs

2. A User Management Center

3. Access Reporting

User Management Center

Main Program Administrators can edit, modify or cancel Program Administrators’ access and authorizations.

MPAs can manage the most frequently used authorizations:

 

  • Account Maintenance
  • Card Management
  • Financial Controls
  • Statements
  • View Program Details

These authorizations can still be managed through today’s servicing channels, which remain fully available.

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Access Reporting

MPAs can view and download reports for all PAs in their Corporate Program hierarchy. This includes:

  • A Global Summary Chart
  • A Roles Summary Chart
  • Access Reports (see below)
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How-to-Videos

Roles and Permissions of a Program Owner, MPA and PA​

In addition to the roles and permissions of a Program Administrator, Main Program Administrators can fully utilise the Access Centre.
A Program Owner is the person who has overall responsibility for the Account.

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Program Owner

Notified to us by the Company as someone who is authorised to make decisions about their Corporate Program for specific Control Accounts.

Main Program Administrator*

Authorised by the Company as the central Administrator of the Corporate Program for specific Control Accounts.
Responsible for assigning access to Company employees (e.g., PAs) to perform administration tasks.
May perform PA tasks and has full access to @ Work.

* May also be known as Master Program Administrator.

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Program Administrator

Responsible for day-to-day administrative tasks for a Corporate Program for specific Control Accounts and has access to @ Work services.

What to expect​

What MPAs can expect

Standardized and globally consistent names for roles and authorizations.

An intuitive Access Center online functionality accessible from the @ Work landing page.​

A consistent global experience.​

Simplified PA management.

Enhanced visibility to your program PAs and their authorizations. ​

MPAs must be assigned by the client’s Program Owner, and access management oversight can be assigned at a global, regional, or country level​. ​

What PAs can expect

PAs may experience a new role title and/or changes to their authorizations.

These changes should not impact your ability to do your job.

If PAs have questions or need to understand why something related to their profile has changed, please reach out to their MPA or Account Management Team.​

If a PA would like to become an MPA, they should reach out to their MPA or Account Management Team.​

Neep help?​

Please reach out to your Account Management Team for help.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)