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The Visa card is definitely going to be accepted in more locations than the American Express card. This is by virtue of the fact that these cards are used essentially as if they were issued by the respective card company, and Visa is accepted in more locations. However, if you know the person you are buying for wants to use the card somewhere like Costco or Saks 5th Avenue, then you want to get them an American Express card because these places only take those.
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Is a Visa card accepted at more places than American Express?
Although American Express is acceppted at most places in the U.S., Visa is accepted at more places and is considered the most accepted credit card in the world.
Do many places in UK accept American express?
American Express has their own UK division. Because of this, your American Express card should be readily accepted in the UK.
Where is American Express not accepted?
Many places that don't want to pay the ridiculous services fees for customers to use American Express. Did you know that all the benefits from using an American Express card are funded by the merchant that runs your card? Your bonus miles aren't paid by you, and they aren't paid by American Express.
Where can one get an American Express Pay Bill?
American Express has very many various options for obtaining an American Express Pay Bill. Some of the many places that one can go for this is the online services section of the American Express website, and the billpay section of the American Express website.
Where is American Express accepted?
They are accepted at most major places. Not all local places will take Amex because of it's high transaction fee. However, if you shop at Wal Mart, Raleys Grocery Store, or any company that's "large", then they will usually take Amex. Smaller locations rarely accept the card such as local restaurants, non-major gas stations, non-chain mechanics, corner shops/convenience stores and the like. Amex is not accepted in nearly as many places as Visa, MasterCard, or Discover cards.
Where can i get a list of grocery stores in Gauteng South Africa that accept American Express?
Very few places round the world accept American Express as the charges it places on the shopkeeper are higher than for other cards. You could ask American Express to provide you with a list of the shops in south africa, no doubt they are the ONLY people with this information.
Where can one view some American Express commercials?
American Express credit card commercials can be viewed on television as well as over the internet. Internet viewing can be through such places as YouTube.
Where can you use your American Express card?
At fast food places, I can use mine at McDonalds, Taco Bell, Burger King, and Wendy's. Merchants that take American Express will display the logo, usually on their door
Are dollars accepted in Oman?
Dollars are accepted in many stores and other places in Oman.Dollars are accepted in many stores and other places in Oman.
What credit cards can you use in Ireland?
Any credit card but probably not American Express as most places will not take it. Visa most popular
What information might one find in the travel section of the American Express website?
On the travel section of the American Express website one can find different kinds of information. It enables one to search for flights, hotels, vacations and car rentals from places that will accept the American Express credit card.
Why do a lot of places not accept American Express credit cards?
Credit card companies charge a fee for every transaction with their card and American Express fees tend to be higher than those of Visa or Mastercard, so some businesses avoid American Express to avoid this charge. Also, some companies have complained of American Express unexpectedly terminating their contract, hoping the other company will agree to a new deal that favors American Express more. Some companies do not appreciate this and refuse to sign a new contract with American Express.
