Do all grocery stores accept Amex?

All major grocery chains, except Costco, do accept Amex. About 1% of all grocery stores choose not to accept American Express. These stores do not accept it because it's more expensive for them. They are charged higher fees by American Express relative to other cards.

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Can I use Amex at Woolworths?

Frequently asked questions. Do Woolies take Amex? Yes, Woolworths supermarkets in Australia accept American Express cards for payment. Do Bunnings accept Amex?

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Can I use Amex at Coles?

You can pay with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit or debit cards, or use PayPal.

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Where are Amex cards not accepted?

Places Where American Express is Not Accepted: Cuba, Sudan, South Sudan, Iran, Syria. Major Retailers That Accept American Express: Amazon, IKEA, Sears, Target, Walmart, Lowe's, Apple, Best Buy, Staples, CVS. Major Retailers That Don't Accept American Express: Costco, small non-chain stores/restaurants.

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Does Amex consider Aldi a supermarket?

Amex lists the following as eligible supermarkets, for starters (not a complete list): ALDI. FreshDirect. Gelson's.

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What grocery stores do not accept American Express?

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Who does Amex consider a supermarket?

"Grocery stores"

Walmart. Target. Larger stores that sell a wide variety of goods and groceries, such as warehouse clubs, discount stores and some smaller merchants such as drugstores, and merchants that specialize in only a few grocery items.

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Does Amex count Costco as grocery?

Costco.com takes Mastercard and Discover, but not American Express. More on Costco payment methods. Costco is not a supermarket. Rewards credit cards that offer bonus rewards in the category of “groceries” or “supermarkets” often exclude wholesale/warehouse clubs like Costco.

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Why is Amex never accepted?

The different fees often make or break a deal for a merchant. This is why many merchants, especially small businesses, don't accept American Express. American Express' interchange fee is just too high. Providers like Visa and Mastercard charge between 1.15% and 2.5%, while Amex charges merchants between 1.43% and 3.3%.

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How often is Amex not accepted?

“According to an American Express representative, 99% of U.S. merchants who accept credit cards also now accept AmEx.”

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Why is Amex so popular?

American Express is one of the leading card issuers in the United States. It's known for its top-notch customer service and some of the best rewards available. From ultra-elite business travel cards to everyday rewards, American Express has credit cards that are a good choice for many different types of cardholders.

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Can you use Amex at Kmart?

Kmart has agreed to begin taking the American Express Card at nearly all its 2,400 stores nationwide by spring, the companies said Monday.

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Is American Express accepted at IGA?

IGA order payments are processed via a secure payment service. IGA accepts the following major credit cards: Visa; MasterCard; and American Express. IGA reserves the right to obtain credit card pre-authorization on or after the day you place your order. Your credit card will be charged when we finalize your order.

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Does BP accept American Express?

We accept American Express (AMEX), Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards. We also accept BP Plus Fuel Cards.

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Does ALDI not accept Amex?

We also accept all major credit cards, except American Express and Diners Club. Please note, however, that there is a 0.5% surcharge on all credit card purchases to cover the cost of the service. Why does ALDI charge a credit card surcharge?

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Is Amex accepted at Australia Post?

You can use Visa or MasterCard credit cards, Visa or MasterCard debit cards, Diners Club and American Express charge cards or PayPal to pay bills with Post Billpay*. Some billers do not accept all payment types. * PayPal is only available as a payment method to customers using the Post Billpay website.

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Why is Amex not accepted in Australia?

6. Re: Amex: widely accepted in australia? Amex merchant charges are considerably higher than Visa and MasterCard so there is no good reason for businesses to accept it considering far less people use it. Yes some businesses do as a few dollars spent may be worth the added business, but a lot don't.

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What happens if you don't pay Amex in full every month?

For charges added automatically to a Pay Over Time balance, we will charge interest beginning on the date of each charge. We will not charge interest on charges automatically added to your Pay Over Time balances if you pay the Account Total New Balance by the Payment Due Date each month.

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Why are Amex fees so high?

The main reason why Amex cards are so expensive is that many American Express credit cards offer generous rewards rates and high-end perks, which warrant steep annual fees. Amex cards are targeted toward people with good credit and high incomes who are likely to charge large amounts to their cards every month.

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Can Amex cards decline?

If your Card application was declined, we realize this may not have been the outcome you had hoped for. Please call us at 1-800-567-1083 if you'd like us to review our decision. Keep in mind that we cannot guarantee we will change our decision.

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Should I have 3 credit cards?

It's generally recommended that you have two to three credit card accounts at a time, in addition to other types of credit. Remember that your total available credit and your debt to credit ratio can impact your credit scores. If you have more than three credit cards, it may be hard to keep track of monthly payments.

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Why doesn t Costco take Amex?

Credit cards not accepted at Costco

Since Costco has an exclusive contract with Visa, shoppers can't use credit cards backed by the other three main networks — American Express, Mastercard and Discover — at Costco warehouses.

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Where can I use my American Express card?

You can use your Card anywhere American Express® Cards are accepted. There are a variety of ways you can use your Card to make purchases. Here are some tips: In-store: If a merchant asks you to choose between "credit" and "debit," choose "credit." No PIN is required for in-store purchases.

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Is Amex Gold good for groceries?

The Amex Gold is a good choice for dining and at supermarkets, but not as an everyday card. The American Express Gold is a specialized card. Beyond dining, supermarkets and airfare, you'll earn only 1 point for every dollar you spend on everything else.

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Is the gold Amex worth it?

The American Express Gold Card is considered one of the best travel rewards cards thanks to the numerous food and travel perks that appeal to big spenders who can afford its $250 annual fee. It offers generous ongoing rewards for airfare purchases and spending at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets.

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Do Amex points expire?

Membership Rewards® points have no expiration date. However, points may be forfeited as described in the program Terms and Conditions.

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