Amex

Green card company

Amex is the common abbreviation for American Express, the financial services corporation known primarily for its credit cards, charge cards, and traveler's checks.

The term appears frequently in financial contexts and casual conversation alike: Do you take Amex?

Amex also refers to the American Stock Exchange, now known as NYSE American, though this usage has become less common since the exchange's rebranding.

card

Visa

Global payment processor

Green · charge card · credit limit · annual fee · APR · statement · transaction · cashback · rewards points · balance

prestige

Centurion

British tank model

affluent · premium · luxury · VIP · priority · white-glove · concierge · invitation

rewards

points

Units of tally

travel credit · lounge access · TSA PreCheck · perks · benefits · welcome bonus · signup bonus · multiplier

business

corporate card

Employer-issued payment method

enterprise · tax reporting · supplier

travel

travel insurance

Policy covering journey-related losses

priority boarding · upgrade · destination

stock

NYSE

Largest equities market

investor · earnings · quarterly report · market cap · analyst · S&P 500 · blue chip · financial sector · portfolio

Categories
Opposites
credit card network competition

Amexcash

Ready spending funds

Visa · Mastercard · check · debit · bank transfer

market positioning/prestige

Amexprepaid card

Payment method funded in advance

secured credit card · payday lender · layaway · cash advance

market positioning/exclusivity

AmexVisa

Global payment processor

Mastercard · debit card · prepaid card · secured credit card · Capital One

Phrases
Family

American, America

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G