Accept American Express cards today
Get access to 133.3 million Amex cardholders by accepting American Express online. Choose the integration type of your choice and start accepting payments in 72 hours.
Where is Amex accepted?
Stay ahead of the curve – Catch up with competitors leveraging Amex acceptance for a stronger competitive advantage.
International coverage
Clients from all the countries can make payments in your online store.
Who is qualified?
All European and American merchants are qualified to open an Amex account.
No IT skills required
Without being an IT expert, integrate Amex via PaybyLink or Plugins.
Competitive pricing
We make sure you benefit from the most competitive rates in the market.
Gain trust of clients
Access to 133.3 million Amex users worldwide and boost your online revenue.
Fast account opening
Our team will open your account in 3 working days once your application is complete.
100% digital process
Fill in the onboarding form and update the required documents to open an account.
Get a full support
Our customer service is always available to answer your requests and assist you.
Accept Amex with Silkpay
Your target
Amex cardholders
Channels
E-commerce - Mobile app
Cashing methods
POS - API - PayByLink - Static QR code - In-app - Mini-program - H5 - Cash software integration - JSAPI
American Express FAQ
+ What is an American Express card?
An American Express card is a type of credit or charge card issued by the financial services corporation American Express. It allows users to make purchases and access a range of benefits and rewards based on their spending habits and card type.
+ How does an American Express card work online?
American Express cards can be used for online purchases by selecting the American Express option at checkout, entering the card details (card number, expiration date, security code), providing billing information, verifying the transaction via OTP or biometrics if required, and completing the purchase.
+ Why is an American Express card convenient for users?
American Express cards offer various benefits, including rewards programs, travel perks, purchase protections, and access to exclusive offers. Cardholders also benefit from a global acceptance network and customer service support.
+ What are the advantages of accepting American Express cards for sellers?
Accepting American Express cards allows merchants to reach a broad customer base, access marketing tools, and potentially increase sales. It streamlines checkout processes and attracts customers who prefer using American Express cards.
+ Who can accept American Express cards?
Any business or entity can accept American Express cards, providing convenient payment options for customers.
+ Does the seller need an individual American Express account for each country?
No, merchants can typically use a single Silkpay merchant account to accept payments from various countries.
+ How to open an American Express merchant account?
To open an American Express merchant account, please fill in our online onboarding form and choose American Express as the payment method you need.
+ What are the fees associated with accepting American Express cards?
Account opening fees will apply. Merchants typically pay a transaction-based commission on successful transactions. Please contact us for more details about the commission fee.
+ What is the transaction limit for American Express cards?
Transaction limits for American Express cards can vary depending on factors like the card type, the location of the transaction, and specific terms outlined by the merchant agreement.
+ If the customer pays in a different currency, in which currency does the seller receive the money?
When a customer pays for an order, for EU or UK merchants, the settlement currency is Euros, even if the customer pays in any other currency. For merchants in the United States, we will open US dollar accounts for you, and you will receive payments settled in US dollars.
How popular is American Express?
133.3 million
Cards worldwide
56.4 million
Cards in the USA
$23,496
Average spending/year
Benefits for merchants
Reach high-end customer groups
Consumers who hold Amex cards have higher purchasing power and spending habits. Accepting it can attract more high-end customers.
Improve brand image
Accepting American Express may add a high-end, unique brand image to a merchant compared to accepting other widely used credit card brands.
Improve customer loyalty
Amex has one of the best reward systems in the world. Its cardholders are more inclined to spend money where their cards can be used to gain more points.
Reach more potential customers
Offering a wide range of payment methods can attract new customers and better adapt to the payment habits and preferences of customers in different countries and regions.
Reach more potential customers
By Choosing to accept American Express, you will open the door to a wider base of consumers around the world. American Express cardholders often seek a shopping experience with unique offers, refined service and added protection. They tend to choose merchants with Amex cards because it means they have access to unique rewards programs, high-end purchase protection, and excellent customer service.
Accepting American Express payment methods, you not only provide a convenient payment method, but also bring a sense of trust and shopping guarantee to consumers, thus attracting more potential customers to choose your products or services.
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