American Express Gift Card

An American Express gift card allows the recipient to shop anywhere American Express cards are accepted, and unlike other cards with shopping flexibility, there are no service fees charged for usage once purchases have been made. Gift cards can be purchased for a variety of occasions throughout the year, including Mother's Day. graduations, birthdays, Father's Day, anniversaries, Christmas, and Hanukkah. If you are looking for a last minute gift idea, American Express gift cards are easy to acquire, and can be purchased online, or at numerous retail locations.

American Express was founded in 1850 as an express delivery company, and has evolved over the years to become a Fortune 500 company. American Express cards, which were first introduced in 1958, are accepted at a wide assortment of places, including restaurants, hotels, airlines, retail stores, grocery stores, and almost everywhere credit cards are accepted.

• American Express gift cards can be used almost anywhere American Express is accepted, both online, or on purchases made in-person. This includes restaurants, retail stores, hotels, airfare, tickets, attractions, etc.
• Gift cards can be purchased in denominations ranging from $25-$3,000.
• If your gift card is lost or stolen, contact customer service at 1.877.297.4438. Be sure you have your gift card number written down, as you will need to provide it to the representative. Once you have reported the card missing or stolen, the card will be canceled, and any remaining funds on the card will be transferred to a new one and be sent to you.http://www212.americanexpress.com/dsmlive/dsm/dom/us/en/personal/cardmember/additionalproductsandservices/giftcardsandtravelerscheques/amexgiftcardfaqs.do?vgnextoid=40b9e6e93492a110VgnVCM200000d0faad94RCRD&vgnextchannel=95ddb81e8482a110VgnVCM100000defaad94RCRD#3
• You can check your gift card balance on the official American Express website. Simply select the check your balance icon. You will then be asked to provide your gift card number, which is located on your card. Click see available funds and history, and you should be able to see your balance, as well as any previous transaction you have made.https://www.aeprepaid.com/index.cfm?clientkey=retail%20sales%20channel&intlink=GC:RP:RP

On September 30, 2009, American Express eliminated monthly fees for all their American Express gift cards. This applies to all gift cards purchased in stores or online, and includes those that were purchased prior to September 30.http://www212.americanexpress.com/dsmlive/dsm/dom/us/en/personal/cardmember/additionalproductsandservices/giftcardsandtravelerscheques/amexgiftcardfaqs.do?vgnextoid=40b9e6e93492a110VgnVCM200000d0faad94RCRD&vgnextchannel=95ddb81e8482a110VgnVCM100000defaad94RCRD#3

Although American Express gift cards do not expire, there will be a valid thru date listed on your card. Once this date expires, you will have to contact American Express and have them send you a new card. They will do this free of charge. Your remaining funds will be transferred to the new card.http://www212.americanexpress.com/dsmlive/dsm/dom/us/en/personal/cardmember/additionalproductsandservices/giftcardsandtravelerscheques/amexgiftcardfaqs.do?vgnextoid=40b9e6e93492a110VgnVCM200000d0faad94RCRD&vgnextchannel=95ddb81e8482a110VgnVCM100000defaad94RCRD#3

American Express gift cards can be purchased online through the official website, or in-person at participating banks. Gift cards are also available for purchase at numerous malls and retail stores. This includes groceries stores such as Kroger and Ralphs, pharmacies such as Rite Aid, Walgreens, and CVS, and retail stores such as Target and Wal-Mart.http://www212.americanexpress.com/dsmlive/dsm/dom/us/en/personal/cardmember/additionalproductsandservices/giftcardsandtravelerscheques/amexgiftcardfaqs.do?vgnextoid=40b9e6e93492a110VgnVCM200000d0faad94RCRD&vgnextchannel=95ddb81e8482a110VgnVCM100000defaad94RCRD#3

Gift Card Fees

• An initial gift card purchase fee will be charged between $3.95 - $6.95. This fee varies by the type of card being purchased. if you purchase more than 25 gift cards online, however, you will receive a 10% discount on the gift card fee!

Shipping Rates

• Standard USPS rate is $5.95
• UPS Ground is $7.95
• Express 2nd Day Delivery is $12.95
• Express Next Day Delivery is $15.95