I am pasting a response from the Customer Relations Dept at Giant. Thanks for the info, particularly the MD info. This is a little closer to home. Not sure where I will take this next, but I will probably compile a list of ALL major Grocery chains that accept Amex and "kick it up a notch" with Giant Corporate and Amex Merchant Services.

Any advice or contacts on the Giant or AMex side would be appreciated.


***************Giant CR Reply****************
Dear Mike:

Thank you for taking the time to contact us regarding the credit cards
accepted at GIANT Food Stores. It is through the efforts of concerned
customers such as yourself that we are able to correct some of our
shortcomings. We do appreciate your comments.

GIANT Food Stores do not accept American Express. The fees incurred
through American Express are much higher than those of other credit card
companies. Due to these high fees, we have made a business decision not to
accept American Express. However, I am unaware of the acceptance at our
sister companies. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you.

Again, thank you for contacting us. We do appreciate your understanding in
this matter and look forward to continuing to serve your shopping needs."
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