90%Would buy again
I needed a card for my freelance work so I could keep business spending separate from my personal account. I've worked in finance for a while so I know what to look for, and the expense categories and monthly statements are clear enough to hand straight to my accountant at year end.
Read moreCompared with a couple of other cards I looked at, this one is noticeably pricier once you factor in the annual fee and the cost of using it abroad. The card works fine and the app is decent, but I'd have expected the fees to be a bit more competitive for what you pay.
Read moreWe needed somewhere to keep the money we'd been putting aside for our trip to Italy, and my husband suggested we look at the savings account with them. The sign up was straightforward enough, though I did have to dig out a few old documents for the identity check, which took a while. Once it was open, moving money across from our current account was simple and the balance shows up clearly in the…
Read moreI've had the platinum card for a good few years now and the metal finish still looks smart after all this time. The one thing I'd flag is the annual fee, which is higher than I'd like, though the perks are there to justify it if you use them. Still, I've stuck with it.
When I signed up I compared it against my bank's own credit card, and this one has way better rewards on the stuff I actually buy. The sign up took a while because I had to upload my ID twice, which was annoying, but I'd still pick this one again.
I needed a card that could be set up for my son, who is starting university, so I could keep an eye on his spending without tying him to my own account. The setup was straightforward enough, though the form asked for a few details twice which was a little tiresome. Once it was live the limits were easy to adjust.
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American Express is a financial services company best known for its charge and credit cards, which it issues to consumers and businesses across the United Kingdom. The company also offers personal and business banking, travel services, rewards programmes and payment solutions for merchants. Its cards are commonly associated with premium benefits such as travel insurance, airport lounge access and flexible points that members can redeem for travel and shopping.
American Express operates largely online through its website and mobile app, where customers manage accounts, track spending and redeem rewards. It also serves customers through telephone support and a network of partner merchants that accept its cards around the world. The company's customers range from individual consumers and frequent travellers to small and large businesses that rely on its corporate and purchasing cards.
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