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What do American Express credit cards offer?
American Express offers a range of cashback, reward, low rate and 0% purchase credit card deals.
The brand is perhaps most well-known for its cashback and reward-generating offers, which are among the most generous on the market.
- You can compare American Express credit cards plus hundreds of other deals on Which? Money Compare.
How does American Express compare to other providers?
American Express has come joint first along with Nationwide in our latest credit card satisfaction survey.
The provider achieved an impressive customer score of 79% and has been awarded Which? Recommended Provider status.
Is American Express a good credit card provider?
Our survey also reveals how American Express customers rated the provider across 10 categories.
Find out in the table below how Amex scored for its customer service, the application process, online account management, telephone banking, mobile app and more.
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Which American Express credit card is best?
You can explore the best American Express cashback, reward, low rate and 0% purchase credit card deals using Which? Money Compare.
How we calculate Amex's customer score and ratings
We pick credit cards to feature in Which? brand reviews based on the most popular brands searched for online.
Customer scores are based on an online survey of the public, which received 5,621 responses in total. They are calculated using a combination of overall satisfaction and the likelihood of recommending the provider to a friend.
Star ratings for each category are scored independently of the customer score.
These surveys are carried out annually and customer scores are updated accordingly. Providers must receive a minimum sample size of 30 respondents to be included in our customer satisfaction tables.
American Express credit card FAQs
Can I do an American Express balance transfer?
American Express credit cards don't currently come offer 0% balance transfers.
But if you’ve built up debt on an American Express credit, you can move the balance to another credit card provider with a 0% balance transfer deal.
Just be cautious about where you apply next to make sure they can facilitate a transfer. Sainsbury's Bank told Which? it isn't currently able to process balance transfers from some American Express cards, while Santander and M&S Bank told us they have special requirements.
Where are American Express credit cards accepted?
American Express credit cards aren’t as widely accepted by merchants in the UK as Visa or Mastercard.
You can check where Amex is accepted on the Amex website.
Does American Express offer an eligibility check?
American Express has an eligibility checker that will perform a 'soft search' of your Experian credit file. This won’t impact your credit score.
You'll be able to see your likelihood of being approved before submitting an application.
Please note that the information in this article is for information purposes only and does not constitute advice. Please refer to the particular terms & conditions of a provider before committing to any financial products.
