We are excited to announce that Flutterwave merchants in Nigeria can now accept payments from American Express Cards. This new payment option enables American Express Card Members around the globe to have access to a wide range of Nigerian businesses and easily pay them with their cards. Flutterwave merchants will also benefit from being connected to the global American Express Card Member base.

American Express is a globally integrated payments company that provides customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. It is a leader in providing payment products and services to a broad range of customers, including consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations globally.

More than 140 million American Express Cards have been issued globally that are accepted at 89 million locations worldwide. With a global issuing footprint, American Express Cards are available in the US, UK, France, Germany, Brazil, China, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, and many other countries around the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

We know you might have questions about this new payment method, so we have answered some of them below:

1. How can I start accepting payments from American Express Cards?

To start accepting payments from American Express cards, the “Cards” payment method needs to be enabled on your dashboard. Follow these steps to enable it if you haven’t: 

• Log in to your Flutterwave Dashboard to view the payment methods page.
• Enable “International Cards” from the payment methods list; voila, you are ready to accept payments from American Express cards.😊

American Express will then be displayed as a payment option on your checkout page and you can now accept payments from American Express Cards globally.

2. Are there any requirements before I can start accepting payments from American Express Cards? 

Yes, you need to meet the terms and conditions before you can start accepting American Express cards. For example, you must have completed the KYC process and your account must be configured for payments. You can learn more about the terms and conditions by contacting us here.

3. How do American Express Card Members pay Flutterwave merchants with their cards?

As an American Express Card Member, making payments to Flutterwave merchants is simple. On a Flutterwave merchant’s checkout page, you can follow the prompt to fill in your card details to complete a payment. Immediately after the payment is completed and confirmed, you will be notified.

4. As a Card Member, where do I go for any other American Express Card questions?

If you have any questions about using your American Express Card, contact your American Express Card issuer. You can find contact details for your Card issuer here. 

Any other questions?

Please contact us here if you have more questions about accepting American Express Cards on Flutterwave. Our customer support team is more than ready to help!