From: "Salazar" 
Newsgroups: uk.finance
Subject: Re: American Express
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 11:35:15 GMT

 wrote in message
news:AAZ_e.10887$VI6.5516@fe1.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
> tim  wrote:
> > Just trying to get a feel for how popular Amex is with stores, ie would
you
> > say 'most' stores/hotels/petrol stations/internet companies accept it,
or is
> > it actually quite a low figure? Anyone who has one will know this, so
please
> > give me your opinions  :o)
>
> I would never rely on it as a sole card. Many smaller shops do not
> take it although they will accept VISA/Mastercard/Switch.

Merchants I have spoken to blame it on the high charges from Amex. Don't
know how much more Amex charge then Visa/MC.

I hold one myself and find most places in a chnain will take it but not many
independents though IME, I also hold a Mastercard and a Visa just in case.