{"id":10455,"date":"2026-01-15T10:37:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T15:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restauration.org\/?post_type=partners&p=10455"},"modified":"2026-06-02T09:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T13:48:13","slug":"amex","status":"publish","type":"partners","link":"https:\/\/restauration.org\/en\/partners\/amex\/","title":{"rendered":"AMERICAN EXPRESS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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BENEFITS FOR ARQ MEMBERS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Shop Small\u00ae<\/sup> \u2013 a small act with a big impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Amex can connect merchants with Amex Cardmembers who shop at small businesses every year. Businesses could be featured in upcoming campaigns* that help bring exposure and customers your way, helping you get your name out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2017, Amex has supported small businesses through Shop Small** in Canada. What began as a one-time contest has grown into a year-round commitment to championing small businesses and their communities, from coast to coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the resources available to help your business thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SIGNAGE<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Enhance your storefront or website with complimentary Shop Small signage and let Cardmembers know they\u2019re welcomed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/di>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n \n

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AMEX MAP<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Put your business on the Map!* Amex Cardmembers use Amex Maps to find Amex Card-accepting businesses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/di>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n \n

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ONLINE DIRECTORY<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Get featured in the Online Directory and connect with Amex Cardmembers shopping online at Amex Card-accepting businesses.<\/p>\n

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OPTBLUE<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

The OptBlue program is designed for small merchants, providing a simple option to accept Amex Cards.<\/p>\n

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Attract higher spending Cardmembers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, the average Amex transaction was $147 versus the average non-Amex credit card transaction of $90.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that, the average Amex transaction in 2024 was approximately 64% more<\/strong> than the average non-Amex credit card transaction.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s the powerful backing of Amex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Not an Amex Merchant yet?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Get started now. It\u2019s quick and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Already accept the Card?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Order complimentary ARQ cobranded cheque presenters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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* Eligibility criteria and terms apply.

** Only eligible Cardmembers receive the offer each year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1<\/sup> With permission of the Nilson Report. The Nilson Report # 1281 (March 2025). American Express
transaction size derived as Canada year-end purchase volume divided by year-end purchase
transactions. Average American Express transactions equals $107 USD ($147 CAD). Average non-
American Express transaction equals $65 USD ($90 CAD), includes other credit cards, and excludes debit
volume and transactions. Percentage derived by comparing American Express transaction size to the
average non-American Express credit card transaction size. Percentage calculated by dividing the
average American Express transaction size by average non-American Express transaction size subtract 1.
Purchase volume converted to Canadian dollars by multiplying US figures by 1.369765 (average 2024
USD to CAD conversion rate as stated by https:\/\/www.x-rates.com\/average\/?
from=USD&to=CAD&amount=1&year=2024)<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

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