American Express Cards have a wider reach, more rewards and more affordability than you might expect. And as you'd expect from the bank that's best for your money, Nedbank has the exclusive licence to issue Amex Cards in South Africa.

Ask about Amex acceptance

However, some qualifying clients may hesitate to add Amex to their card options, because there's a perception that only a few retailers in SA accept it. This isn’t the case. The easiest way to know for sure is to ask retailers or check with online stores whether they accept Amex whenever you need to make a payment.

With a competitive range of rewards, benefits, and exclusive offers for cardholders, your Nedbank Amex card helps you get more out of your spending while giving you a wider range of shopping options.

Top benefits of using your Nedbank Amex Card

• Manage your account on the Nedbank Money app or Online Banking.
• Scan to pay using QR codes.
• Link your Amex Card to Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay or Garmin Pay.
• Enjoy flexible repayment options, including a budget facility and a minimum monthly repayment of 5% of your outstanding balance.
• Use your card at any merchant who accepts Amex in-store or online, at ATMs, or while travelling internationally.

For the basic benefits alone, it makes sense to ask if they accept Amex every time you shop. But wait! There's more ...

Nedbank Amex rewards

As a Nedbank Amex Cardholder, you are signed up for an extensive list of rewards. These include:

• Earn up to 2% unlimited cashback on your card spend.
• Get up to 60% off on Nu Metro movie tickets.
• Get 25c cashback for every litre of fuel when you fill up at bp with your Greenbacks-linked Amex Card.
• Earn Greenbacks on all eligible spending.
• Use your Greenbacks SHOP Card at leading stores that accept American Express.
• Earn more Greenbacks with every purchase when you use your Greenbacks-linked Amex Card at accepting stores.

Where can you use your Nedbank Amex Card?

Here is a list of some (but not all) participating retailers, merchants and businesses that accept Amex:

Travel

• Airlines: SAA, FlySafair, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates
• Travel agents: Seekers, Carlson Wagonlit, Harvey's

Retail

• Woolworths
• @Home
• Mr Price Home
• Sportsman's Warehouse

Groceries

• Woolworths
• Checkers
• Pick n Pay
• Spar

Entertainment

• Netflix
• Nu Metro
• DSTv

This is not a full list and includes only national chains or franchises. Many independent retailers and service providers also accept Amex, including those in healthcare and travel accommodation.

That's the first reason you should always ask, 'Do you accept Amex?' The second reason is to encourage merchants who don't yet accept it to consider offering the facility. If enough customers ask, it signals demand. And the more merchants you can encourage to add Amex to their payment options, the more you can take advantage of those rewards and benefits.

If you're keen to get more rewards and benefits from your credit card, you can apply for your Nedbank American Express Card quickly and conveniently. Make sure you're eligible to earn Greenbacks as a cardholder to qualify for rewards.