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Based on 106 reviews, last reviewed 19th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Boosted my credit and earned me cash I initially got an American Express credit card to improve my credit score and gain cash back. Years later I still use my Amex card and utilise it’s o... Read more Reviewed on: 19th April 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

American Express has become a complete joke. American Express has become a complete joke. What used to represent strong credit and financial flexibility now feels entirely misleading. My busines... Read more Reviewed on: 3rd April 2026
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Smart Money People is the UK's #1 place for financial services reviews, including of The American Express Card - the flagship card launched by Amex in 1969. With a whole host of benefits, read our consumer reviews before deciding whether this is the right card for you - our community comments on their experiences with the card's Membership Rewards scheme, customer service received from Amex, and anything else they liked or didn't like about this credit card. Already have The American Express Card? Please leave some comments of your own and let others know what you think about this card!

American Express American Express Credit Card reviews (106)

Review of the American Express, American Express Credit Card:

Doesnt work , customer service is hit and miss

1
Have been holding 3 AMEX for last 10 years and lately their quality has gone down. First of all the card doesn't work in 60% of shops (outside of USA) which is a big issue. Its okay to still hold it but the premium benefits it needs to offer are lacklustre in the UK. Lastly, customer service can be very good or very rude or uninformed. I cancelled a card to get an upgrade and then said that I am not eligible though my income being 5 times the required. High levels of discrimination toward existing customers also, seems to have popped in their heads, especially against small business owners. Reviewed on: 28th November 2024

Great service, great card

5
Very good benefits and excellent customer service. Very happy with my Amex credit card Reviewed on: 14th June 2021

Great customer service and fraudulent identification in.

5
I’ve had issues with chargers and they are great to get refunds. Also identified a fraudulent transaction before processing a 3,250 US dollar charge for an online reservation with Philippine Airlines. Reviewed on: 14th June 2021

Quick application process

4
Decision was quick and card and details sent promptly Reviewed on: 15th April 2021

Quality with rewards

5
Amex is a breeze. I get cashback, rewards, and easy transactions. Reviewed on: 9th July 2020

Great card, would recommend

5
Unlimited expenditure available, discounts available, regular updates and communication from company. would always recommend Reviewed on: 12th June 2020

Expressive

4
With Amex, I was able to afford those extra little luxuries and simultaneously earn Airmiles for travel. Sensible limit and good APR. The only downfall is sometimes these particular cards aren't accepted in some places. Reviewed on: 28th May 2020

My default credit card

5
I have had an American express rewards card for over 10 years. It is free and I get triple points on Supermarket shopping and standard points on all my other purchases - these come in handy at Christmas time Reviewed on: 8th February 2020

Great all rounder

5
Great all round card. Cash back for buying everyday items with an absolutely outstanding customer service team. Whenever had to call they have been polite, prompt and efficient. I trust them completely. Reviewed on: 28th January 2020

Top-tier Service

5
Unbeatable, love and definitely have faith in AMEX. Reviewed on: 27th January 2020

Outstanding

5
American Express customers service is on the ball very helpful and they sort problems straight away plus it doesn’t take forever to answer your call because they are open 24/7. All the information is always up to date and the service is simply the best if they had a bank account I would join straight away Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

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