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American Express reviews

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Rated Good 3.89/5

American Express reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Good based on 471 product reviews

Average score of 3.89/5
5 star
63%
4 star
21%
3 star
6%
2 star
2%
1 star
8%
Reviews for American Express have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

4.00/5

Good cashback and customer service, just a shame tha...

Good cashback and customer service, just a shame that not accepted as widely as Visa or Mastercard

Latest negative rating

1.00/5

Beyond awful

After being a loyal customer for 20 years, for the first time I asked for help as my card was being used fraudulently. After 2.5... After being a loyal customer for 20 years, for the first time I asked for help as my card was being used fraudulently. After 2.5 months of trying to get information from the fraud team about what has happened, I know absolutely nothing. I am just passed around rude, unhelpful people who don’t understand my case. I can’t deal with these people anymore so I’ve cancelled my card. This is without doubt the worst customer service I have ever come across. Read more Read less

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Credit Card
Joanne H 19th May 2026

About American Express

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Reviews for American Express

Showing 11 of 471 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Good cashback and customer service, just a shame tha...

American Express Credit Card 12th June 2026

Good cashback and customer service, just a shame that not accepted as widely as Visa or Mastercard

Rated Good 4.00/5
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Value for Money Credit Card

American Express Credit Card 11th June 2026

Its points on purchasing goods and services provide options to convert to Nectar, redemption on services from other companies like British Airways etc !

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Fantastic customer service & they increased my month...

    Fantastic customer service & they increased my monthly credit limit without a moment's hesitation.

  • 5.00/5

    I have had the Platinum card for 13 years and the an...

    I have had the Platinum card for 13 years and the annual fee is worth it with the perks and loyalty points.

  • 5.00/5

    Excellent service

    I have been Amex customer for a very long time and have never had any issues with them,

  • 5.00/5

    Been a member of Amex platinum for 25 years.

    Been a member of Amex platinum for 25 years. Never had any issues. Their website is flawless and works every time. Whenever I have contacted... Been a member of Amex platinum for 25 years. Never had any issues. Their website is flawless and works every time. Whenever I have contacted regarding a query it has been sorted with my interests in mind. There is the also the 1% cash back which is always welcome and the card itself has no annual charge. Read more Read less

  • 4.00/5

    Good customer experience.

    Good customer experience. Major problem is card not accepted everywhere.

  • 5.00/5

    All their credit cards are good for day to day purch...

    All their credit cards are good for day to day purchase.

  • 5.00/5

    Quick and helpful

    That’s an amazing service, happy to taking this service.

  • 5.00/5

    I love my BA AMEX.

    I love my BA AMEX. I recently got a deal with my Avios points that knocked a £1.2k return flight down to £400!! They send generous coupons too. Amazing.

  • 1.00/5

    Beyond awful

    After being a loyal customer for 20 years, for the first time I asked for help as my card was being used fraudulently. After 2.5... After being a loyal customer for 20 years, for the first time I asked for help as my card was being used fraudulently. After 2.5 months of trying to get information from the fraud team about what has happened, I know absolutely nothing. I am just passed around rude, unhelpful people who don’t understand my case. I can’t deal with these people anymore so I’ve cancelled my card. This is without doubt the worst customer service I have ever come across. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Joanne H","full_name":"Joanne H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Credit Card
    Joanne H 19th May 2026

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