How to pay off your Amex bill using Pay with Bank transfer
Pay with Bank transfer function allows you to securely pay your American Express bill via a direct transfer from your bank account. It’s simple to use and takes place in just a few quick steps, with no account setup required. What’s more, with the payment itself being handled entirely by your bank, you benefit from bank-grade security, and none of your payment details being stored by American Express.
Secure
Bank grade security with no shared credentials
Fast
Sent via Faster Payments, typically completed within a few minutes
Seamless
No debit card details needed
Paying with Pay with Bank transfer is simple using the Amex® App. When logged in, follow these steps:
1. Tap "Make Payment".
2. Select the amount you'd like to pay.
3. Select "Today" as payment date.
4. Choose your bank,
5. Accept the User Disclosure.
6. Log in to your banking app or web platform.
7. Confirm the account you'd like to pay from.
That’s it! There’s no account setup or Card details required and if you have your bank’s app installed on your phone, you can quickly authenticate using your passcode or biometrics.
Paying with Pay with Bank transfer is simple using the web version. When logged in on americanexpress.com follow these steps:
1. In Payments tab, select "Make a Payment".
2. Select "Pay with Bank transfer" as Payment method.
3. Select the amount you'd like to pay.
4. Review the Payment.
5. Select your bank.
6. Select banking login method.
7. You will be redirected to your banking app or webpage.
8. Confirm the account you'd like to pay from.
That’s it! There’s no account setup or Card details required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
After you click to Pay with Bank transfer and select your preferred bank, we will securely re-direct you to your bank’s app or online service. You will authenticate yourself directly to your bank using its normal method, and your bank uses your personal information only to verify your identity and confirm sufficient available funds for the payment. Your personal payment information will not be stored by American Express.
Currently it works with most major UK banks, and we’re always adding more.
All you need to use Pay with Bank transfer is a UK bank account with one of our supported banks (most major and challenger banks). You will also need to have online banking enabled for your account.
The transaction will be reflected on your bank statement issued by the bank you selected to make the payment from.
Each bank sets its own transaction limits so it’s best to check with your provider directly if you’re not sure.
Your payment will be sent via Faster Payments, and will typically be completed within a few minutes.
As soon as we’ve received your payment, which typically happens within a few minutes.