What are Credit Card Surcharges?
A Card surcharge is a fee that a business adds to the amount of a purchase when a customer uses a Credit or Charge Card.
It’s something that most Cardmembers have experienced and dislike a lot. We’ve created this page to answer your questions about surcharging and clear the air about some of the common surcharging myths.
Card surcharge Explained
What does American Express think of surcharging?
As of 13 January 2018, the government banned surcharging of consumer payment products in the UK, meaning that businesses can no longer add a fee to the purchase amount when consumers use a Credit or Charge Card.
American Express welcomes the ban and believes this decision will create a level playing field for consumers and will give them the confidence to use the payment method of their choice.
Credit and Charge Cards Explained
Has talk of interest, annual fees, rates and percentages left you feeling confused?
Our simple Credit and Charge Card Guides are a great place to start.
How Credit Cards and Charge Cards work
Where is American Express accepted
How to apply for a Credit Card
What Credit Card fees am I expected to pay
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