| I see a lot of questions and popularity with the | | | | immediately, and also write down the gift card number |
| American Express Gift Card. With the holidays coming | | | | and customer service phone number on a piece of |
| up, Christmas gift cards from American Express is a | | | | paper so that if the card is lost or stolen you can call |
| viable alternative to limiting someone to a particular | | | | them immediately to have the card replaced or refund |
| store or restaurant, or risking sounding cash over the | | | | the money. There is also no expiration date, however |
| US Postal Service. | | | | after a certain amount of time American Express |
| American Express Gift Card, in two formats. There is | | | | does begin to charge a service fee, and at the time of |
| the American Express business gift card, and the | | | | this writing is 365 days after the card has been |
| American Express consumer gift card (for family and | | | | purchased. |
| friends). Each American Express Gift Card has | | | | If your American Express Gift Card is lost or stolen |
| different features and applicable uses. | | | | the phone number to call is 1877 AXP-GIFT |
| The American Express business gift card can be | | | | (1-877-297-4498). |
| ordered with multiple cards totaling as high as $35,000. | | | | American Express does not allow you to reload the |
| Business gift card from American Express are also an | | | | gift card. Once the initial balance is depleted the card is |
| easy solution for rewards, promotions, and incentives. | | | | worthless and should be cut up or destroyed. |
| Large orders are also eligible for a possible discount. | | | | Since the American Express Gift Card is treated like a |
| The American Express consumer gift card can be | | | | regular credit card, only one name is allowed to be |
| ordered in ships within one to two days, allows the | | | | placed on the actual gift card. However when sending |
| recipient to choose what they want to buy, multiple | | | | out the gift card to another person you are allowed to |
| cards can be shipped with one package, and specialty | | | | put more than one name on the note or notice that is |
| cards are also available. | | | | sent along with the card. |
| If you're a business and you want some ideas for | | | | One more final note, when using your American |
| uses of the American Express business gift card, take | | | | Express Gift Card or your American Express business |
| these into consideration. You can use these American | | | | gift card, there are a couple things that may become |
| Express Gift Card for sales incentives for your top | | | | issues mainly at restaurants and gas stations. Many |
| sales reps and distributors. You also might want to | | | | restaurants will request authorization for 10 to 15% |
| give out the Christmas bonus, or a birthday gift in the | | | | even up to 20% higher than the actual tab to account |
| form of an American Express Gift Card. On the other | | | | for a tip. Your card could become declined if you have |
| hand, you might want to reward your consumers. For | | | | $50 on your card and your bill comes to $50 because |
| example you may offer a loyalty program where | | | | if they were to add 10% to that authorization do |
| somebody who stays with you for six months to a | | | | actually be authorizing a $55 purchase. This doesn't |
| year gets a free $50 American Express Gift Card. | | | | mean you will pay $55 but he basically puts a hold on |
| As a consumer the beauty of the American Express | | | | the card. You can request a restaurant to put in a |
| Gift Card is they're perfect for any occasion, whether | | | | specific dollar amount but there are no guarantees that |
| it's a birthday, graduation, holiday, or any other event. | | | | they will or can do this. Also at gas stations it is |
| The gift card also comes with special offers, including | | | | recommended that you pay inside versus paying at |
| additional savings that featured partners like Pier 1 | | | | the pump because many gas station pay at the pump |
| Imports, KB toys and foot locker. They also offer a | | | | credit card terminals will automatically authorize |
| decent sized denomination range from $25-$500 per | | | | $50-$75 which could cause a problem if you don't |
| card. If the card becomes lost or stolen it can easily be | | | | have enough funds on your gift card. Therefore if you |
| replaced or refunded. | | | | go inside and pay the exact amount there should be |
| American Express recommends that when you | | | | no issues. |
| receive your gift card you send a signature panel | | | | |