AmEx Merchant Acceptance Tops 190 Million

American Express announced its credit cards are now accepted at over 190 million merchant locations globally. The expansion narrows the acceptance gap with major rivals like Visa and Mastercard.

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FILE PHOTO: An American Express credit card mockup is seen in this illustration taken July 17, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

AMERICAN EXPRESS CO pushed merchant acceptance past 190 million locations worldwide on Monday morning, fueled by a doubling of international coverage over four years.