Register USA AMEX to earn $25 credit for Small Business purchases 11.27-12.31.10

jaymar01 · Nov 8, 10, 1:40 pm

Found this on the excellent blog Dans Deals.

Offer valid for the first 100,000 people to register.

Get $25 back on Small Business Saturday.
Simply fill out the form below and then use your registered American Express® Card to shop at participating small businesses on Small Business Saturday - November 27, 2010. You’ll receive a $25 statement credit when you spend $25 or more at participating small businesses. But hurry, enrollment is limited.

https://enroll.amexnetwork.com/US/sbs/

jrjcopp · Nov 8, 10, 1:50 pm

To be eligible for this offer, you must register your eligible American Express Card at smallbusinesssaturday.com between November 8, 2010 and November 27, 2010. You may only register one Card for this offer. Using your registered American Express Card, you must spend $25 or more at participating small business merchants on 11/27/2010 to receive the $25 statement credit.

Eligible merchants include any independently owned small businesses that accept the American Express Card. Purchases made online, at large, national chains, at franchised business locations and at government agencies are not eligible. Prepaid, corporate cards and ExpressPay transactions are not eligible.

sjeon89 · Nov 8, 10, 3:06 pm

Enrolled in this program.. it's a great program. Spend at least $25, get $25 back!

rajuabju · Nov 8, 10, 3:42 pm

Is this list of eligible merchants at Amex's discretion? I mean, doesnt seem like any way to know ahead of time whether or not a purchase will qualify for certain.

Max M · Nov 8, 10, 5:29 pm

Per the terms and conditions of the offer:

"limited to the first 100,000 cards that are registered for the promotion."

So hurry if you want to act on this!

Okto · Nov 8, 10, 5:31 pm

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Originally Posted by rajuabju

Is this list of eligible merchants at Amex's discretion? I mean, doesnt seem like any way to know ahead of time whether or not a purchase will qualify for certain.

It just looks like a way to get people to spend at least $25 at a bunch of places hoping one will be a hit. A great way to drive spend from AMEX's point of view. I registered just in case I happen to buy something that qualifies, but won't go out of my way to find a small business.

DrG · Nov 8, 10, 5:47 pm

Where is a list of small businesses?

I have read of people having issues getting the statement credit. Anyone have any success with this before?

CMHFlyerOH · Nov 8, 10, 6:01 pm

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Originally Posted by DrG

Where is a list of small businesses?

I have read of people having issues getting the statement credit. Anyone have any success with this before?

Are you sure that you've heard of people having trouble getting the statement credit? The website says this is the "first ever" Small Business Saturday."

The terms below address which merchants are eligible:

$25 Cardmember Offer Terms and Conditions

To be eligible for this offer, you must register your eligible American Express Card at http://www.smallbusinesssaturday.com/enroll between November 8, 2010 and November 27, 2010. You may only register one Card for this offer. Using your registered American Express Card, you must spend $25 or more at participating small business merchants on 11/27/2010 to receive the $25 statement credit.

Eligible merchants include any independently owned small businesses that accept the American Express Card. Purchases made online, at large, national chains, at franchised business locations and at government agencies are not eligible. Prepaid, corporate cards and ExpressPay transactions are not eligible.

If your Card is replaced during the promotional period, please call the customer service number on the back of your Card for assistance. Registration is limited to the first 100,000 enrollees. Limit one statement credit per Cardmember. Statement credits are generally issued within 5 business days after your qualifying purchase, but may take up to 2 billing cycles to post to your account. Additional terms apply; see Registration Terms and Conditions for details.

**mia** · Nov 8, 10, 6:51 pm

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Originally Posted by rajuabju

Is this list of eligible merchants....

Eligible merchants are defined in post #2 of this thread: Eligible merchants include any independently owned small businesses that accept the American Express Card.

Ritz · Nov 8, 10, 8:33 pm

Thanks OP! Just registered and noted the date in the 'ol Filofax.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMHFlyerOH

Are you sure that you've heard of people having trouble getting the statement credit? The website says this is the "first ever" Small Business Saturday."

LOL. +1

ctownflyer · Nov 9, 10, 1:33 am

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Originally Posted by jaymar01

Found this on the excellent blog Dans Deals.

"Even 3rd party AMEX cards, like the Citi AA AMEX, appear to qualify for the promotion"
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/10427

mnmag · Nov 9, 10, 2:04 am

Thanks for sharing this -- looks like a great promo!

TAHKUCT · Nov 9, 10, 6:19 am

Thanks OP. Registered. Now on a search to find a small business that accepts Amex and not part of any franchise.

mnmag · Nov 9, 10, 6:37 am

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Originally Posted by TAHKUCT

Thanks OP. Registered. Now on a search to find a small business that accepts Amex and not part of any franchise.

I'm thinking a nice local restaurant would fill the 'bill'!

**mia** · Nov 9, 10, 6:58 am

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Originally Posted by TAHKUCT

...search to find a small business that accepts Amex and not part of any franchise.

Shouldn't be too challenging: restaurants, bakeries, salons, spas, jewelers, boutiques, newsstands, independent booksellers, etc.