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Attract more customers with American Express®.

By accepting American Express® Cards, you can turn loyal Amex Cardmembers into your loyal customers.
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Start accepting American Express Cards today.

American Express Corporate, Small Business, and Consumer Cardmembers are always on the lookout for businesses that accept their Card, because they can get rewarded for using it.¹

All Moneris® payment solutions are equipped to accept Amex, all you need to do is enable the feature on your terminals and online solutions. Contact us to find out more.

Accept American Express wherever your business takes you.

Whether you’re in-store or online, be ready to accept Amex transactions seamlessly.

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Power your checkout with a portable POS terminal—secure, wireless and ready to accept payments wherever business takes you.
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Accept Amex online with Moneris Online – an all-in-one ecommerce solution that combines the magic of Wix website creation with the power of Moneris payments.
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Tap to Pay on iPhone with the Moneris Go app
Now you can accept Amex payments right on your iPhone—no extra readers or hardware needed. It’s easy and secure.
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Image showcasing the Moneris Go Terminal in Ivory and the Moneris Go Terminal in Onyx displayed on white podiums. Each device screen shows a sample transaction with tap, insert or swipe payment options. Blue and red wave graphics flow behind the terminals to highlight seamless payment technology.
Moneris Go Terminal
Moneris Online
Tap to Pay on iPhone with the Moneris Go app
Power your checkout with a portable POS terminal—secure, wireless and ready to accept payments wherever business takes you.
Accept Amex online with Moneris Online – an all-in-one ecommerce solution that combines the magic of Wix website creation with the power of Moneris payments.
Now you can accept Amex payments right on your iPhone—no extra readers or hardware needed. It’s easy and secure.
Talk to sales
Learn more
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Benefits of accepting American Express Cards.

With these benefits, accepting American Express on your Moneris device just makes sense.

Business exposure

Your business can be listed on Amex Maps to help potential customers find you when they are ready to spend.2 

Shop Small

American Express could feature and promote your small business to Cardmembers throughout the year as part of the Shop Small program. 

Get recommended

Based on where and how Cardmembers spend, Amex recommends active Amex accepting businesses through targeted recommendation emails.

24/7 support

Ask questions and submit requests through Moneris, 24/7, plus take advantage of interactive help and live chat.

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Complimentary signage and supplies

Let your customers know you accept Amex with a wide selection of complimentary business signage and supplies designed to let Amex Cardmembers know they’re welcome. The first step is to start accepting Amex today. Already accept Amex for your business? Order signage below. Order signage

Accepting Amex has never been easier for your business.

The American Express OptBlue® program is designed for small merchants, providing a simplified option to accept Amex through Moneris. 

  • Rates unique to you - Moneris sets the total pricing (rate and fees) that the merchant will pay for accepting American Express Cards. Depending on industry and annual account activity, Moneris pricing plans may include the American Express OptBlue Wholesale Discount Rate, as well as other Network Assessment Fees that American Express charges Moneris for participating in the OptBlue program.

  • Same time deposit - You can accept American Express Cards with the same ease and speed of other card brands. Easily manage your cash flow when deposits come in at the same time from Moneris.

  • One simple statement - Receive a single statement from Moneris for all the credit cards you accept.

  • One Moneris contact - We can help answer questions for every card brand you accept, so you can get support in one place.

  • Accept JCB - Gain access to a global network of high value JCB customers when you welcome American Express Cards.
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The perfect fit for your business needs

From credit card acceptance to ecommerce, Moneris is ready with solutions that make payments seamless for every business type.
Retail ⟶ Restaurants ⟶ Professional services ⟶ Not-for-profit ⟶ Trades ⟶ Enterprise ⟶ Public sector ⟶

Frequently asked questions about Amex credit card processing

Ready to accept American Express Cards?

Contact Moneris at 1-877-812-2781 to find out how you can start welcoming American Express Cardmembers today, or request a call below.
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Start accepting American Express cards today. If you have any questions, or are ready to get set up, give us a call. Moneris contact phone 1-877-812-2781

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1 *Rewards available on eligible cards. Conditions apply.
2 American Express Maps features eligible American Express Card accepting merchants and is intended for general reference purposes only. It does not represent a comprehensive list of all Card accepting merchants. Data is updated from time to time and may not be 100% accurate. For a list of eligibility criteria or to access Frequently Asked Questions please visit the American Express site.