You can now accept and process American Express® Card transactions the same way other payment card transactions from other major card networks are processed. This will enable a simplified workflow, with less back-office management; it frees up more time for marketing, customer service, and the other numerous tasks critical to running a successful small business.
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One customer servicing contact for all card processing needs
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Single deposits for all card transactions
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Single statement for all card networks
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Simplified reconciliation
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Fast set-up
Why Should You Accept American Express Cards?
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When you accept American Express Cards, you become a member in a powerful network that can help your business thrive
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There are over 54 million American Express Cards in force in the U.S. (2014 American Express Annual Report)
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You can feel confident you are aligned with a trusted brand
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American Express offers access to high spending, loyal, consumer, small business and corporate Card Members
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Accepting American Express Cards gives you the ability to say, “yes” to customers’ preferred payment choice
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American Express offers useful marketing resources to help manage your business and attract new customers
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American Express can help build your profits by giving you access to high-spending card members.
25% MORE
American Express Card Members report spending on average 25% morethan non-Card Members per transaction at small merchants.
$510 Average
American Express Card Members report spending an average of $510 at small merchants in one month compared to $314 reported by non-Card Members.
112 Purchases
American Express Card Members report making an average of 112 business-related purchases from small merchants in the past month, compared to 13 such purchases for non-Card Members.
