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Rated Good 4.11/5

American Express reviews

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Last reviewed within 7 days

Review summary

People rate this company as Good based on 408 product reviews

Average score of 4.11/5
5 star
64%
4 star
22%
3 star
6%
2 star
2%
1 star
6%
Reviews for American Express have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Easy to use app.

Easy to use app. Easy to see points. Good bonus offer

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Gold Credit Card
Kirsty B 28th November 2024

Latest negative rating

1/5

If I could rate below zero I would.

If I could rate below zero I would. Applied to add second car holder, so they asked me to call Fraud protection department. Phoned 1st... If I could rate below zero I would. Applied to add second car holder, so they asked me to call Fraud protection department. Phoned 1st time 25mins waiting to be told they must be on a meeting (hilarious right?). Phoned next day... Oh sorry they gone home. Phoned 3rd time today. First told there is no trace of this application, then after having a rant about Amex customer service customer rep decided to actually look into it. 28 mins waiting and ... Got disconnected. Shocking service. Read more Read less

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Reviews for American Express

Showing 11 of 408 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

If I could rate below zero I would.

American Express Credit Card 2nd December 2024

If I could rate below zero I would. Applied to add second car holder, so they asked me to call Fraud protection department. Phoned 1st... If I could rate below zero I would. Applied to add second car holder, so they asked me to call Fraud protection department. Phoned 1st time 25mins waiting to be told they must be on a meeting (hilarious right?). Phoned next day... Oh sorry they gone home. Phoned 3rd time today. First told there is no trace of this application, then after having a rant about Amex customer service customer rep decided to actually look into it. 28 mins waiting and ... Got disconnected. Shocking service. Read more Read less

Rated Terrible 1/5
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Doesnt work , customer service is hit and miss

American Express Credit Card 28th November 2024

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%... 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. Read more Read less

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  • 5/5

    Easy to use app.

    Easy to use app. Easy to see points. Good bonus offer

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    Gold Credit Card
    Kirsty B 28th November 2024
  • 4/5

    If you frequently order Deliveroo (at least twice mo...

    If you frequently order Deliveroo (at least twice monthly), travel a few times yearly and could therefore use lounge access - the Gold card is... If you frequently order Deliveroo (at least twice monthly), travel a few times yearly and could therefore use lounge access - the Gold card is almost a no brainer. There's also trip insurance included if you put your tickets for a flight or train on this card. Unfortunately, the Gold card isn't great for spending abroad, but it might still be worth putting travel tickets on it considering the insurance + the outbount spend bonus for spending in foreign currencies. Read more Read less

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    Gold Credit Card
    Gouthaman 24th November 2024
  • 1/5

    Customer service level of zero

    I received my British Airways American Express card and set up a direct debit to pay off the full sum when it became due. Amex... I received my British Airways American Express card and set up a direct debit to pay off the full sum when it became due. Amex did not take the funds when they were due and subsequently sent me a letter advising they were charging me interest and a surcharge and threatened further action. I telephoned and they apologised for their error but advised they were not able to remove the interest from my account. I cancelled the card which required over thirty minutes on the telephone with an unhelpful person the other end. I also paid the balance. They then refunded the card fee. A month or so later they advised I owed them £16.44 but no reason given as to why. Despite two letter from me they continue threatening action. I shall write to Hannah Lewis who is their CEO I the UK. My advice is do not get an American Express Card, especially as nobody wants to take anyway. Read more Read less

  • 1/5

    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.... *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. Read more Read less

  • 5/5

    American Express credit card is a great credit card,...

    American Express credit card is a great credit card, especially the Cashback available

  • 4/5

    Good Offers on card and cashback

    Good Offers on card and cashback

  • 3/5

    Costumer for a long time - no loyalty incentive

    I've been with them for a very long time and there have been no incentives to stay. The cashback was great in the first year, but since then nothing special.

  • 5/5

    Dependable card that always does what it should, Nev...

    Dependable card that always does what it should, Never had any problems with the app nor with the direct debits

  • 5/5

    The bill for my pets

    I tried as a joke and I received a very nice amount in my American express card. It helped me a lot to cover the... I tried as a joke and I received a very nice amount in my American express card. It helped me a lot to cover the bills for my pets. It was there in the hardest moments. Read more Read less

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