Business Categories

 

Amazon Purchases


To earn additional Amazon rewards points, the U.S. purchases must be made directly at Amazon Business, Amazon Web Services, Amazon.com, Whole Foods Market, Amazon Go and Amazon Books (i.e., the designated Amazon properties).


You will earn additional Amazon rewards points on U.S. purchases at designated Amazon properties. You will NOT earn Amazon rewards points on any purchase to which you apply Payment Terms.


You will NOT earn additional Amazon rewards on purchases made through a third-party payment account or on an online marketplace with multiple retailers (other than a designated Amazon property).


You will NOT earn additional Amazon rewards points at third-party sites (including, for example, Eventbrite, Instacart, Google Express, Shipt and buyatab.com) where Whole Foods Market or Whole Foods Market 365 products or services, or event tickets, classes or gift cards redeemable at Whole Foods Market or Whole Foods Market 365, may be purchased; or third-party vendors operating at Whole Foods Market locations (including, for example, massage chair services and Spa@Ink).


For more details on the Amazon Business Rewards Program visit www.americanexpress.com/amazonrewards.

 

 

Select Computer Hardware, Software, and Cloud Computing 


To earn additional rewards on computer hardware, software, and cloud computing, the purchase must be made at a provider that is included on our list of "select computer hardware, software, and cloud computing providers”.


You will earn additional rewards ONLY when you purchase directly from a U.S. location of a company on this list of select computer hardware, software, and cloud computing providers that accept the Card:

  • Apple
  • CDW
  • Dell
  • HP
  • IBM
  • Intuit
  • Lenovo
  • Microsoft
  • Newegg
  • Oracle
  • Rackspace
  • Sage Software
  • Salesforce.com
  • Symantec
  • Tiger Direct

You will NOT earn additional rewards if the purchase is made through a third-party (including resellers and online marketplaces) or through a third-party payment account.

 

 

U.S. Advertising in Select Media


To earn additional rewards for advertising, purchases of online, television and radio advertising must be purchased in the U.S. directly from media providers in order to promote a business.


Examples of merchants that accept the Card and where you can earn additional rewards include:

  • Google
  • Facebook
  • Yahoo
  • NBC National Broadcasting
  • CBS Radio


*This is not a complete list.


You will NOT earn additional rewards for direct mail services including list/lead generation.

 

 

U.S. Construction Materials and Hardware


To earn additional rewards in this category, the purchase must be made directly at U.S. construction material and hardware suppliers. Construction material and hardware suppliers are in the primary business of selling a range of supplies, including items like raw materials (e.g., lumber, concrete, metals) and building supplies (e.g., hardware, flooring, paint, plumbing, AC/heating, electrical).

 

Suppliers in the primary business of selling home furnishings, industrial machinery and equipment, equipment rental, motors and generators, or any construction contracting/services are excluded. Construction supplies purchased at other retail stores are also excluded. 

 

Examples of merchants* that accept the Card and where you can earn additional rewards include:

  • Builders FirstSource
  • Lowe’s
  • Northern Tool
  • Sherwin-Williams

*This is not a complete list.

 

Examples of merchants where you will NOT earn additional rewards include:

  • Superstores (e.g., Target, Walmart)
  • Warehouse clubs (e.g., BJ's)

 

U.S. Electronic Goods, Software and Cloud Systems 


To earn additional rewards in this category, the purchase must be made directly from U.S. electronic goods retailers or U.S. software and cloud system providers.

 

Electronic retailers are in the primary business of selling a range of electronic goods (e.g., Dell Technologies, Newegg*).

 

Software and cloud system providers are in the primary business of selling programs and data storage, whether downloaded or cloud-hosted (e.g., Adobe, Salesforce*).

 

*This is not a complete list.

 

Examples of merchants where you will NOT earn additional rewards include:

  • Online marketplaces that provide a variety of products outside of electronic goods (e.g., Amazon, eBay)
  • Superstores (e.g., Target, Walmart)
  • Purchases from wireless telephone and cellular service providers (e.g., AT&T, Verizon)
  • Application purchases via aggregator platforms
  • Consulting and management services

 

U.S. Office Supply Stores


To earn additional rewards on office supplies, the purchase must be made at an office supply store in the U.S.


Office supply stores are in the business of selling a range of office supplies including items like paper, notebooks, office equipment (e.g., fax machines and printers) and office furniture (e.g., desks, desk chairs and filing cabinets).


Office supplies purchased at other retail stores are excluded. 


Examples of merchants* that accept the Card and where you can earn additional rewards include:

  • Office Depot
  • Staples
  • Local office supply stores

*This is not a complete list.


Examples of merchants where you will NOT earn additional rewards include:

  • Pharmacies (e.g., CVS, Walgreens)
  • Supermarkets (e.g., Foodtown, ShopRite)
  • Warehouse clubs (e.g., BJ's)
  • Superstores (e.g., Target, Walmart)

 

U.S. Shipping


To earn additional rewards for shipping, the purchase must be made in the U.S. for courier, postal, and freight shipping services.


Examples of merchants that accept the Card and where you can earn additional rewards include:

  • FedEx
  • UPS
  • United States Postal Service

*This is not a complete list.


You will NOT earn additional rewards on shipping costs added to retail purchases (e.g., online or catalog purchases).


You will also NOT earn additional rewards for moving services, local trucking, and trash removal.

 

 

U.S. Wireless Telephone Service Providers


To earn additional rewards, the purchase must be for monthly wireless telephone service charges and made directly from a wireless telephone service provider in the United States.
 
The following types of purchases are NOT included for additional Wireless rewards:

  • Purchases from authorized retailers, resellers or third party sellers
  • Purchases for hardware (e.g., phones and accessories) or repair services
  • Bundled services offered by Wireless companies for TV, Internet and VoIP
  • VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) services

 

Examples of merchants that accept the Card and where you can earn additional rewards for Wireless services include:

  • AT&T
  • Sprint
  • T-Mobile
  • Verizon

*This is not a complete list.
 
Examples of merchants where you will NOT earn additional rewards include:

  • Authorized retailers or resellers (e.g., Spring Communications, Wireless Zone)
  • Superstores (e.g., Walmart,Target)
  • Electronics stores (e.g., Best Buy, Staples)

 

Select Computer Hardware, Software, and Cloud Computing FAQs


Which computer hardware, software and cloud computing providers are included in your select providers list?


Apple, CDW, Dell, HP, IBM, Intuit, Lenovo, Microsoft, Newegg, Oracle, Rackspace, Sage Software, Salesforce.com, Symantec, and Tiger Direct. 


Can a select provider be eligible for additional points in multiple additional points categories on my Card? 


You may earn additional points in 2 or more categories from an eligible purchase and that purchase will apply against the specific cap based on the Card product in those categories. Eligible purchases in excess of specified cap for the category in a calendar year will earn only one point for each dollar of eligible purchases.


I think I should have earned additional rewards on a purchase, what should I do?


If you have questions about whether you should have received additional rewards, please call the number on the back of your Card.  


How do I earn additional rewards on computer hardware, software and cloud computing purchases?


You will earn additional rewards when purchases are made directly from the providers included on our list of “select computer hardware, software and cloud computing providers” that accept the Card and are located in the United States. The providers must have these specific names: Apple, CDW, Dell, HP, IBM, Intuit, Lenovo, Microsoft, Newegg, Oracle, Rackspace, Sage Software, Salesforce.com, Symantec, and Tiger Direct.  


You will NOT earn additional rewards if the purchase is made through a third-party (including resellers and online marketplaces) or through a third-party payment account.

 

U.S. Advertising in Select Media FAQs

 

How do I earn additional rewards on advertising purchases?


To earn additional rewards for advertising purchases, the purchase must be for online, television and radio advertising and purchased in the U.S. in order to promote a business.

 

U.S. Office Supply Stores FAQs

 

How do you define an office supply store?  


Office supply stores are in the business of selling a range of office supplies including items like paper, notebooks, office equipment (e.g., fax machines and printers) and office furniture (e.g., desks, desk chairs and filing cabinets).


How do I earn additional rewards on office supply purchases?  


To earn additional rewards, the purchases must be made at U.S. office supply stores that are in the primary business of selling supplies regularly used in offices by businesses. Office supplies purchased at other retail stores are excluded (e.g., pharmacies, superstores, warehouse clubs, and supermarkets).

 

U.S. Shipping FAQs


Will I earn additional rewards for packages shipped internationally? 


To earn additional rewards for shipping and freight purchases, the purchase must made in the U.S. for courier, postal and freight shipping services. Eligible shipping service companies include UPS, FedEx, and USPS as well as other companies that are primarily in the business of courier, postal, and freight shipping services.  


How do I earn additional rewards on shipping and freight purchases?


You will earn additional rewards when you make a purchase with a U.S. shipping company whether you are shipping an item domestically or internationally. 

 

U.S. Wireless Telephone Service Providers FAQs

 

How do I earn additional rewards on wireless telephone purchases?


To earn additional rewards, the purchase must be for monthly wireless telephone service charges and made directly from a wireless telephone service provider in the United States. Purchases for hardware and equipment are NOT included. Any purchases from third parties, authorized retailers or resellers are excluded.