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3.16
Based on 99 reviews, last reviewed 20th Dec 2025
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Latest highest rating:

4

Great offers on everyday purchases Great offers on everyday purchases Reviewed on: 21st April 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Deceitful company with terrible customer service At the time I opened an American Express card a bonus of $500 was presented should I purchase a ticket within the first 6 months which I did. No bonus... Read more Reviewed on: 20th December 2025
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American Express American Express Credit Card reviews (99)

Cashback but heavy charges for sellers

4
It is great using the Amex card with big companies as you get a little bit of cashback as well as being able to delay payment a month without incurring interest. However a local coffee shop owner said he doesn't accept it because he is charged £1.08 per transaction. This does seem high given for a typical transaction there the cashback I might earn is around 4p. Still, for big companies and large payments it is great. Reviewed on: 31st May 2023

Best customer service

5
On numerous occasions I have dealt with suppliers that refuser to provide refunds in a timely manner. Amex provides the security to take risks and their customer service representatives make the process seemless. Reviewed on: 31st May 2023

Platinum credit card

5
I’m delighted with my credit card .I obtain cashback on purchases and the website is easy to use.When I had a fraudulent transaction the customer service was excellent. Reviewed on: 31st May 2023

Their customer service sucks eggs! And they could use some people skills.

2
Money, money, money, money! That's all they're about, and they were boast all day about the features of their card service, I remember this is not a credit card, this is a club membership, and they act accordingly. Their customer service is available only a few hours a day even for their premium cards. And unfortunately, they are extremely poor at people management. I feel sorry for the people who work there because they don't deserve the venom their poor service evokes in their customers. Reviewed on: 25th April 2023

best customer service

5
if there's a problem, they actually answer the phone Reviewed on: 8th April 2023

Amex cash back

5
Love this credit card. Use it for everyday spending and once a year get a percentage given back of what you’ve spent. Be stupid not to use it. Reviewed on: 5th April 2023

Use my link for a sign up bonus

5
https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/referral/aBDULMlLP1?XL=MNANS Use my referral code and get an extra 26000 avios points. Reviewed on: 30th March 2023

Great interest rates for the first 3 months

4
Great interest rates for the first 3 months - after that, Amex becomes a very average credit card with not lost of advantages Reviewed on: 23rd March 2023

Effective

5
Such a grate life saver when I have a emergency bill or pay out and very fair to customers, plus builds cash back and builds my credit score Reviewed on: 23rd March 2023

Just excellent

5
Exceptionally good service, I have never had a credit card before, having the American Express card and paying it off each month has given me an excellent credit rating, and I’m earning air miles. I cannot recommend them enough. Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

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