Accepting American Express Payments

American Express is a popular card used by customers around the world. Customers using American Express tend to make larger purchases, with many American Express cards used for business and corporate purchases. While some small businesses refuse to accept American Express because of higher costs, accepting this card allows you to capture the customers who prefer Amex.

Accepting Japan Credit Bureau (JCB) Cards

The Japan Credit Bureau (JCB) is a Japanese credit card network. Although the network is not as popular in North America as Visa and MasterCard, JCB is accepted worldwide. JCB operates through the American Express network and allows you to serve more customers globally.

American Express OptBlue®

Merchants processing less than $1,000,000 per year in American Express transactions may be eligible for the American Express OptBlue program. Standard Amex OptBlue wholesale discount rates apply.

Please note that some industries do not qualify for the Amex OptBlue registration and need to signup with Amex directly on their website.

American Express OptBlue Wholesale Discount Rates