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Name: American Express Credit Card
Rating: 4.08 (85 reviews)

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3.47

Based on 85 reviews, last reviewed 1st Jan 2025

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American Express credit card is a great credit card,... American Express credit card is a great credit card, especially the Cashback available Reviewed on: 26th August 2024

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1

Poor Service, NOT WORTH THE £650e. Poor Service, NOT WORTH THE £650e.. Very poor service... Been with them for 8 years paying £650 per year subscription. This Christmas they stitched us... Read more Reviewed on: 1st January 2025

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American Express American Express Credit Card reviews (85)

Review of the American Express, American Express Credit Card:

Poor Customer Service and Mismanagement

*Subject: Poor Customer Service and Mismanagement – Consider Switching to Visa or Mastercard** I am extremely disappointed with the service I’ve received from American Express. Despite requesting multiple times to change my debit date from the end of the month to mid-month, nothing was ever done. Each request was ignored or mishandled. On top of that, I was advised to transfer funds to lower my balance, which I did, only to find that Amex still charged me the full amount without considering my credit. The credit was rolled over to the next month, which was not helpful. I asked for the credit to be refunded to my bank account and was assured it would be. After waiting over 25 days, nothing happened. When I followed up, I was told the system had canceled the request, despite receiving multiple confirmations that the money would arrive by a specific date. Adding to the frustration, I was informed I could withdraw money from an ATM. I even calculated my withdrawal limit with one of the agents. But when I went to the ATM, I received a message saying, “Please contact your bank.” Upon contacting Amex again, I was told I’m not allowed to withdraw until one year has passed, something that was never mentioned before. The level of miscommunication, poor customer service, and repeated failures to follow through are unacceptable. I expected far better from a company like Amex. If you are considering a credit card, I strongly suggest running away from Amex and transitioning to Visa or Mastercard. Their services and customer care are far more reliable, and you won’t have to endure the endless frustrations I’ve encountered with Amex. Reviewed on: 6th September 2024

Even all around

When i look for a credit card i usually aim at the drawbacks instead of the benefits, so since this card (the blue) has long 0% APR period in case you need some time to pay off a large purchase or transfer a balance. Which is totally great. other than that there is the cashback, an actual benefit, its 6% rate and a $6000 limit makes it really attractive to anyone, really. I must point out that my grocery bill is high and I do drive a few hundred miles every week, keep that in mind if you are considering this card. Reviewed on: 3rd May 2017

Public Complaint

i paid my monthly bill on time £200+ two days later an email from amex said my payment was overdue and if not recieved i would be charged so i paid again (mistake) now three phone calls and four weeks later i am still waiting for my refund amex claim it was paid back to the wrong account number !!! surely all they had to do was check the payment details and send it back to the same account i have recieved three empty promises of an imminent payment . Reviewed on: 13th April 2017

best cashback credit card

great customer service, best cashback rates available. mobile app is very good Reviewed on: 4th April 2017

Very helpful customer service

If you're going to get a credit card, I would definitely recommend American Express. They're prompt and efficient at reviewing your application and getting your card out to you, and the customer service throughout the entire process is really very good. Every person that I dealt with from the company were helpful, well-informed and friendly, and really did their best to meet my needs and to answer any queries I had. Highly recommended! Reviewed on: 4th April 2017

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