I have an American Express card and it was issued in the United States. What can I pay with it?
American Express payments to Recipients in the United States are permitted for the following payment types: Government, Utilities, Education, Residential Rent, Business Services, Inventory, Construction & Maintenance, Club Fees & Memberships.
My American Express card was issued in Canada. What can I pay with it?
American Express payments to recipients in Canada are permitted for the following payment types: Government, Utilities, Education, Business Services, and Residential Rent.
What qualifies as a "Club Membership" payment?
Payments to sporting clubs such as yacht, golf, or athletic clubs fall under this payment type. However, payments to organizations such as fraternal, religious, or trade groups would not qualify.
Do child care services fall under "Education"? What about student loans?
Yes, they do. However, child support or an alimony payment would not qualify as a "child care service". Student loans do not fall under "Education", but tuition payments do qualify.
What falls under the "Utilities" payment type?
Generally, payments to public utilities qualify under the "Utilities" payment type. That means payments to companies for water, sewer, trash, electricity, and natural gas. Payments for purchases of fuel or heating oil do not qualify as "Utilities" payments.
What qualifies as a "Business Service"?
Please refer to the guide below to determine if your payment qualifies as a "Business Services":
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What qualifies as "Construction & Maintenance"?
Aside from payments for "Landscaping and Gardening", all of the following Construction & Maintenance payments are supported:
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What qualifies as "Inventory"?
Please refer to the guide below to determine if your payment qualifies as "Inventory":
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