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Old Oct 13, 2011, 9:54 pm
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Jagboi
 
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Originally Posted by Taiwaned
Amex is still not as popular as VISA and MC.
Amex merchant fees are nearly triple visa and MC, plus they are slower to pay the merchant, 90-120 days I think, versus visa's 45-60 days.

Mainly for those reasons Amex is not a widely accepted card in Canada.
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