Get to know your Business Card

Explore the ways American Express can help your business thrive.

Welcome to the business customer centre. Whether you’re just getting started, managing an existing Account or simply curious of the amazing features and benefits of your Card, navigate your way through the centre to get the most from your Card.

Activate your new Card

Start taking advantage of everything your Card has to offer by activating it online or through the American Express® App.

Set up your Online Account

Get the most out of your Cardmembership via your Online Account. Simply set up your unique User ID and Password for instant, secure access. You can also set this up in the Amex App once you have downloaded it.

Download the Amex App on iPhone or Android

From temporarily freezing your Card to checking out the latest Amex Offers, manage your Account safely and securely anytime, anywhere with the Amex App.

How to make a payment

You can choose what is convenient to you, from a variety of ways to make your monthly payments via Desktop or Amex App. For peace of mind, you can set up Card alerts to receive SMS and email payment notifications. Either pay by:

Pay with Bank Transfer
Direct Debit
Using a debit card

Set up a mobile wallet

Tap and pay with just your phone by adding your Card to Apple Pay, Google Pay™ or Samsung Pay, providing four layers of protection to keep your mobile payments secure. From fingerprint and facial recognition to instant fraud alerts; every contactless mobile payment is authorised by us.

Manage your Account on the go, 24/7

With your Online Account and Amex App, you can stay informed, make payments and access exclusive benefits on the go.

Amex App

Online Account

Online Services tutorials

From earning rewards to managing payments – tap into the convenience of doing business from anywhere by registering for Online Services.

There are a few ‘How to’ guides to help you get started with the following:

View Online Services tutorials

Employee Cards

Manage your team’s expenses, share your Card's benefits and earn rewards on your team’s spend with complimentary Employee Cards.¹

Consolidate all your business spending under one Business Card Account. See exactly where your money is going and spend less time sorting expenses.
Share your Card’s great benefits with your employees, including travel insurance and protection on purchases.
Build your Membership Rewards® points balance as the more your employees' spend, the more points your business earns. Use them on anything from treating the team to stocking up on stationary.
Control your Cards with a few clicks. Set spending limits and freeze Employee Cards online.

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Set up Card Alerts

Receive text message, email, and/or push notifications about Spending Activity, Payments Received and Payments Due reminders when you register for Account Alerts. Simply go to ‘Card Alerts’ and select the Card for which you would like to add or change an alert to.

Explore the Cards designed to back your business

The American Express® Business Platinum Card

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The American Express® Business Gold Card

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The American Express® Business Basic Card

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Amazon Business Prime American Express® Card

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Amazon Business American Express® Card

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For more help getting started, visit our Help Centre

Employee Cards

Employee Cards, also known as "Supplementary Cards", allow you to share the benefits of your American Express Card with others close to you. You will be the main Cardmember and you will be liable for all charges made on the Supplementary Card(s). Supplementary Cardmembers must be aged 18 or over. Written details available on request. Approval subject to status and Terms and Conditions.