We are pleased to announce that all of our clients can now accept American Express as payment for goods and services just like MasterCard, VISA and Discover. So swipe away!
Why is this good for you?
American Express Card Members report spending on average 25% more than non-Card Members per transaction at small merchants.1 American Express Card Members report spending an average of $510 at small merchants in one month compared to $314 reported by non-Card Members.2 American Express Card Members report making an average of 112 business-related purchases from small merchants in the past month, compared to 13 such purchases for non-Card Members.1
If you have any trouble accepting an American Express cards or have any questions please feel free to contact your Relationship Manager at (800) 704-7253 or info@windriverfinancial.com.
1American Express commissioned internet panel survey conducted October-November 2013 based on purchases made in the month prior to the survey. Definition of American Express® Card Members: Respondents who reported that they have an American Express Card and that they used that card to pay for goods and services from small merchants (i.e., independently owned businesses) in the prior month. Definition of Non-Card Members: Respondents who reported that they do not have any type of American Express Card and that they used a Visa, Discover, Debit Card, Cash/Check, or Payment Services (i.e., PayPal, Google Wallet, Serve) to pay for goods and services from small merchants (i.e., independently owned businesses) in the prior month.
2American Express commissioned internet panel survey conducted in June 2013 – July 2013 based on purchases made in the prior 6 months. Definition of American Express® Cardmembers: Respondents who reported that they have an American Express Card and that they used that card to make purchases in the prior 6 months. Definition of Non-Cardmembers: Respondents who reported that they do not have any type of American Express Card and that they used a different credit card to make purchases in the prior 6 months.
