More reasons than ever to accept American Express

FOOTNOTES

1. American Express Card Members report they spent an average of $5,010 on purchases in the last 6 months, relative to $3,464 average spend reported by Non-Card Members. (G4)

Source: American Express commissioned internet panel survey conducted in August-September 2019 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 used Visa, MasterCard, or debit cards to make purchases in the prior 6 months.

2. Your rate structure and other terms will be explained to you in full before set up of your new merchant account.

3. Your business could be recommended to Card Members in Card Member emails sent by American Express.

 

4. 48% of American Express Card Members report they agree before making a purchase, they look for signs or logos that indicate if the merchant accepts American Express, relative to 35% of Non-Card Members who gave the same response about another payment method. (G6)

Source: American Express commissioned internet panel survey conducted in August-September 2019 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 used Visa, MasterCard, or debit cards to make purchases in the prior 6 months.

5. American Express Card Members who made purchases at small businesses (small, independent, or local shops or retail merchants) in the last 6 months report they spent an average of $1,080, relative to $718 average spend reported by New Zealand Non-Card Members. (G4)

Source: American Express commissioned internet panel survey conducted in August-September 2019 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 used Visa, MasterCard, or debit cards to make purchases in the prior 6 months.

6. American Express Card Members who made purchases from fine dining restaurants in the last 6 months report they spent $534 on the same, relative to $329 average spend reported by Non-Card Members. (G4b)

Source: American Express commissioned internet panel survey conducted in August-September 2019 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 used Visa, MasterCard, or debit cards to make purchases in the prior 6 months

 

7. Shop Small Offer Terms and Conditions

• Offer is limited to a maximum $50 credit per Card and $5 credit per eligible transaction.
• You must spend on the Card to which the offer is saved in-store at a participating Shop Small business:For participating in-store businesses click here.
  • Excludes gift card purchases.Excludes transactions made through a third party establishment or payment processor.
• Credit is not redeemable for cash or other payment form.
• Credit should appear on your billing statement within 5 business days from qualifying spend but may take up to 90 days from the offer end date.
• Credit will not be applied to your Card Account if your Card has been suspended or cancelled.
• Credit may be reversed if your qualifying purchase is refunded.
• Full Offer Terms available here.