American Express USA contactless cards
AMEX just replaced my pin/signature card. This new card is "contactless". Will this contactless functionality from a US American Express card be accepted in London like in the Tube?
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Originally Posted by Analise
(Post 26019432)
AMEX just replaced my pin/signature card. This new card is "contactless". Will this contactless functionality from a US American Express card be accepted in London like in the Tube?
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Originally Posted by Analise
(Post 26019432)
... new card is "contactless". Will this contactless functionality from a US American Express card be accepted in London like in the Tube?
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Originally Posted by mia
(Post 26020451)
Yes. You can use the card to pay for each journey on the London Underground. No need to purchase an Oystercard. Is this a Starwood Preferred Guest card or another type?
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Originally Posted by Analise
(Post 26032400)
... gold card....
Provided you use the same physical card for each journey, the London Underground billing is capped daily when using a contactless payment card, same as if you were using an Oystercard. You will see a single charge on your credit card for each day, not for for each journey. The primary advantage is simplicity. One less card to keep track of. The tradeoff is that you need to keep your credit card readily accessible. |
Originally Posted by mia
(Post 26033617)
This is the first report I have seen of a USA-issued charge card with the contactless feature.
Provided you use the same physical card for each journey, the London Underground billing is capped daily when using a contactless payment card, same as if you were using an Oystercard. You will see a single charge on your credit card for each day, not for for each journey. The primary advantage is simplicity. One less card to keep track of. The tradeoff is that you need to keep your credit card readily accessible. |
Originally Posted by Analise
(Post 26033649)
... I saw the contactless logo on the back of the card and verified with AMEX that it indeed is a contactless card.
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I wonder what triggers AmEx to send a contactless card if there's not already one on the account. My mom recently got a Blue Cash card (to soon replace the Costco one) and it's EMV only, for instance.
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Originally Posted by mia
(Post 26033726)
I just ordered a contactless replacement Platinum Card for Ms mia. Thank you for posting about the possibility.
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Originally Posted by mia
(Post 26033726)
I just ordered a contactless replacement Platinum Card for Ms mia. Thank you for posting about the possibility.
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Originally Posted by TAHKUCT
(Post 26036410)
Please report if it is only a contactless or does also have a chip and signature ability? Thanks
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Originally Posted by TAHKUCT
(Post 26036410)
Please report if it is only a contactless or does also have a chip and signature ability?
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Originally Posted by baccarat_king
(Post 26036414)
I always thought there was a purchase (maximum) threshold for using contactless. (at least, there is on my debit card) In any event, there are times it does not work, and you need to "fall-back" on inserting your card.
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Originally Posted by mia
(Post 26037242)
I already have a Starwood Preferred Guest credit card (USA) which has Contactless, EMV (Chip & Signature) and a magnetic stripe.
American Express has updated this PAGE to explain which cards can be ordered with the Contactless feature: Contactless chip is currently available on the majority of Consumer products (excluding Delta, Hilton, Costco and JetBlue), and the following Small Business Cards: Blue for Business® Credit Card and Starwood Guest® Business Credit Card. If you want a card with Contactless -and- No Foreign Transaction Fee there are only these:
Contactless is attractive when making small purchases in Chip & PIN countries because there is no need to sign, your card is processed just like the locals. |
Originally Posted by mia
(Post 26095259)
This means Contactless should be per available on all current personal cards except Delta and Hilton, but only on two Business cards. I did try to order a Platinum Business card with Contactless, but not available.
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