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Acceptability of Amex Platinum credit card

The Amex Plat'm CC is the best for cashback for large users. A past problem with Amex cards has been merchants do not like them 'cos of higher processing fees. Is this still a problem or are the Amex CCs as widely accepted as VISA and Mastercard? Experiences please

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  • mrs_T
    mrs_T Posts: 1,017 Forumite
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    I have this card but wouldn't recommend it as your only cc, I've had it refused maybe three times in 20. Good for cashback but you'll need a backup for when it's refused.
  • Yes still gets refused more than most cards however does seem to be a bit better than it used to be.
  • hillendale
    hillendale Posts: 313 Forumite
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    David63 wrote: »
    The Amex Plat'm CC is the best for cashback for large users. A past problem with Amex cards has been merchants do not like them 'cos of higher processing fees. Is this still a problem or are the Amex CCs as widely accepted as VISA and Mastercard? Experiences please

    Hi
    had my AMEX for 3 yrs and use it for most things like supermarket shopping/petrol and where it cant be used i use my egg money card
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