Who Does/Does Not Accept Amex?

cronshd

That's an interesting anecdote. I wonder where Amex is on the 'curve of cool' right now? Clearly it lost something during the 1980's after Pamela's "..that'll do nicely sketch" - but seemed to retrieve it with the introduction of the 'black' card (do they still do it?) through the 1990's.

Maybe with a new generation it has achieved a kind of retro-cool status in the eyes of some.

What is the coolest card currently?

omega27

Strangely Specsavers in Lincoln don't take Amex anymore (they removed the sign in the window when I complained), but the one in Morrisons Lincoln do!

eagle

cronshd wrote:

Maybe with a new generation it has achieved a kind of retro-cool status in the eyes of some.

My point exactly!

cronshd wrote:

What is the coolest card currently?

Interesting question. I wonder what the answer would be to this...

eagle

rjlawson wrote:

Strangely Specsavers in Lincoln don't take Amex anymore (they removed the sign in the window when I complained), but the one in Morrisons Lincoln do!

I think there was a link on the AmEx website (last time I looked) so that you can file a complaint with them. IIRC, it was under some FAQ document somewhere.

Hope this helps.

omega27

Yes that would be https://home3.americanexpress.com/uk/merchant/secure/leads_general/ges_suppression_uk.asp & https://home3.americanexpress.com/uk/merchant/secure/leads_general/ges_referral_uk.asp?gsicheck=off for problems and places you'd like to use the card. I visit that page quite a bit, don't know if it makes any difference.

CrazyIndianZA

I bought some suits from Moss Bros in London recently using Amex and after looking at the card, the girl at the counter wanted to know which part of America I was from....

pin

rjlawson wrote:

Strangely Specsavers in Lincoln don't take Amex anymore (they removed the sign in the window when I complained), but the one in Morrisons Lincoln do!

I think it maybe because Specsavers are franchises, so each Specsavers store will decide what forms of payment it will take.

Lopo

Hmmmm...AMEX usage does oddly tend to carry a bit of an accolade at times. People do treat you differently when you present your card.

Also, I have a BA AMEX card, emblazoned with the BA logo, people often assume I work for BA when making payments and its quite funny sometimes.

My 2 pence worth!

pin

Lopo wrote:

Hmmmm...AMEX usage does oddly tend to carry a bit of an accolade at times. People do treat you differently when you present your card.

Also, I have a BA AMEX card, emblazoned with the BA logo, people often assume I work for BA when making payments and its quite funny sometimes.

My 2 pence worth!

I think it is because not so many people have Amex in the UK. Imagine the reaction you would get if you walked in with a Diners or JCB card?

Helen_from_yorkshire

leaphaze wrote:

Centre Parcs - Longleat (already mentioned above), not only can you pay for your holiday, but all the little retailers inside also accept Amex. Fancy paying for an icecream with Amex?

Recently been to Centerparcs, Sherwood (the Longleat parc is so tiring!) and was surprised they accepted Amex everywhere. According to the cashier in the Parcmarket, they accept all cards as they just want your money !!!!