Accept American Express® Cards in store and online
Busy happens when you welcome Amex.
Start accepting today.
Accept American Express® Cards in store and online
Busy happens when you welcome Amex. Start accepting today.
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We are Promoting You
American Express invests in programs that incentivize Cardmembers to spend with businesses like yours.1
Customer Loyalty
Welcome loyal Cardmembers who want to use their Card and are being rewarded2 for doing so.
High Spending Cardmembers
In 2023, the average American Express® transaction was approximately 71% more than the average Non-American Express® credit card transaction.3
Shop Small Makes A Big Difference
The Amex community has come together to support the everyday small businesses we can't live without. That’s the powerful backing of Amex.
When you accept American Express Cards you could benefit from….
Customer incentives to Shop Small
Complimentary marketing via Amex targeted e-mails4 and on Amex Maps5
Complimentary Shop Small branded signage and supplies
Two Ways to Accept Card Payments online and in store
Each year more and more merchants are enjoying the benefits of American Express Card acceptance at their business. When you welcome Amex, busy happens. Start Accepting Today.
Accept American Express Cards through your Payment Provider
Eligible Small Businesses can accept through participating providers, which sets the rate for card acceptance. Plus, with OptBlue program, you can receive a single statement and deposit, the same way you do for all card brands you accept at your business.
Acceptance through American Express
Businesses who prefer to accept directly through American Express can take advantage of competitive pricing opportunities, plus expert support to help your business thrive.
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As well as big corporations, a huge number of small businesses in Canada accept American Express Cards. These are in the retail, hospitality, travel and leisure sectors, plus many others. Some have physical locations and others are purely online, while many are a mix of both.
Over 111,100 places in Canada started accepting American Express® Cards in 2023, find out how to get started today.
There are two ways to accept American Express Card payments online and in stores.
1. Accept American Express though your Payment Provider
Eligible Small Businesses can accept through participating providers, which sets the rate for card acceptance. Plus with OptBlue program, you can receive a single statement and deposit, the same way you do for all card brands you accept at your business. Visit accept through a provider to learn more.
2. Accept through American Express
Businesses or Small Businesses who prefer to accept directly through American Express can take advantage of competitive pricing opportunities plus support to help your business thrive. Call 1-877-255-4334 or ask us to call you by filling out this form.
There are many reasons why accepting American Express Card payments can benefit your business.
Welcome High Spending Customers
In 2023, the average American Express® transaction was approximately 71% more than the average Non-American Express® credit card transaction.3
Complimentary Marketing Materials
We’re here to help your business thrive by providing you with complimentary signage and supplies so you can attract Cardmembers to your business. Check out complimentary signage and supplies.
Shop Small
American Express is proud to back Small Businesses all year long. Your business could be recommended to Cardmembers through personalized emails4 and be featured on American Express Maps5, making it easy for them to find you.
Cardmembers can also be eligible to received statement credits for spending at your business. Learn more about the Shop Small Movement.
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- Eligibility criteria and terms apply.
- Rewards are available on eligible cards
- Source: With permission of the Nilson Report. The Nilson Report # 1259 (March 2024). American Express transaction size derived as Canada year-end purchase volume divided by year-end purchase transactions. Average American Express transactions equals $117 USD ($158 CAD). Average Non-American Express transaction equals $68 USD ($92 CAD), includes other credit cards, and excludes debit volume and transactions. Percentage derived by comparing American Express transaction size to the average Non-American Express credit card transaction size. Percentage calculated by dividing the average American Express transaction size by average non-American Express transaction size subtract 1. Purchase volume converted to Canadian dollars by multiplying US figures by 1.34954 (average 2023 USD to CAD conversion rate as stated by https://www.x-rates.com/average/?from=USD&to=CAD&amount=1&year=2023)
- Businesses could be recommended to Cardmembers in Cardmember emails sent by American Express.
- American Express Maps features eligible American Express Card accepting merchants and is intended for general reference purposes only. It does not represent a comprehensive list of all Card accepting merchants. Data is updated from time to time and may not be 100% accurate. For a list of eligibility criteria or to access Frequently Asked Questions please visit https://icm.aexp-static.com/content/dam/one-amex/merchant/en-ca/footer/default/CAFAQs.pdf
- Rewards are available on eligible cards