Fast, easy, secure.
Go contactless
with American Express.
Step 2:
Look for the contactless symbol at checkout to ensure the merchant accepts contactless payments.
Step 3:
Hold your Card or device within a few inches of the reader and wait for the confirmation - it's as simple as that.
Not sure if your Card is contactless?
Check for the contactless indicator on the front or back of your Card. If you don't see it, request one now to enjoy fast and easy contactless payments.
More and more merchants are accepting contactless payments making checkout easier than ever before. Below are just a few places that accept contactless payments, but you can look for the contactless symbol to use it at many more. If the merchant does not accept contactless payments, you can still use your Card the same way you do today.
Contactless Device Payments
If you don't have your digital wallet set up, why not find out how easy it is to get started?
Shop Confidently
Contactless is just as secure as your current chip Card, and you are still protected by the same fraud protection and great benefits and services you expect of American Express.
American Express® App
With the Amex® App you can easily manage your Account and view Amex Offers on the go, plus get instant notifications on purchases made by you or your additional Card Members.
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From exclusive travel benefits to shopping and dining offers, to earning rewards, American Express has a Card to suit everyone, each with great benefits and world class service. Browse the full range and find the perfect match for you.
Now is the time to support the places you love.
Shop Small®.
Small businesses are always there for us. Now is our chance to be there for them. When shopping at your local small businesses, checkout using contactless payments and help small businesses get back on their feet.
FAQs
Some chip Cards are enabled with contactless payment technology. Contactless technology allows you to pay by simply tapping or holding your Card close to a contactless enabled terminal.
To determine if your Card can be used for contactless payments, look for the contactless indicator on the front or back of the Card. If there is not a contactless indicator, it is not a contactless enabled Card. If you would like a contactless Card, you may request one at any time by logging into your account at americanexpress.com, logging into your account on the American Express mobile app, or by calling the number on the back of your Card.
To pay using your contactless feature, first look for the contactless symbol at participating merchants on a contactless enabled terminal. Then either tap or hold your Card close to the terminal to make easy and quick purchases.
Yes. Your contactless chip Card uses the same secure encryption technology as your current chip Card and fraud protection will continue to safeguard each purchase.
No. For a payment to occur, you must tap your card to the terminal or hold it very close to the terminal. Simply walking by a terminal will not engage a contactless Card for payment.
Not all merchants accept contactless payments. Look for the contactless symbol on the Point of Sale terminal to determine if the merchant accepts contactless payments. You can also visit the Amex Map and find merchants in your area that accept contactless payments – simply click on a merchant and look for the contactless indicator on the Map.
You can use your contactless Card abroad in most places that you see the contactless acceptance symbol and the American Express logo. The transaction limit for American Express contactless payments vary according to each country’s terminal standard, so your experience may differ by country. If you cannot pay by tapping, then pay by inserting or by swiping your Card.
Yes, your contactless payments are eligible for rewards like your normal payments.
Contactless Cards are currently available for all Card products. If you have further questions, please call the number on the back of your Card to speak to a Customer Care professional.