FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Slightly OT: why is AMEX not as widely accepted in Canada, as in USA?
Old Jan 6, 2005 | 3:50 pm
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Originally Posted by FlyerGoldII
I would be interested in knowing which other major Canadian retail establishments do not accept AMEX. In Ottawa, almost all produce store chains (with one exception) do not accept AMEX. In terms of take-out foods, KFC accepts credit cards, but not AMEX. Many of the retail boutique clothing stores in the shopping malls do not accept AMEX.

My store doesn't accept Amex or Debit Cards. Just Visa/MC/Cash and cheques.
We've been in business since 1971! ^
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