American Express as good as Visa?

[7Priest7]

American Express is now offering RP+.

If I selected to use this card as my primary debit card,
Does anybody know of locations in the U.S. that would deny it?

My Research indicates it would work at walmart and with paypal which are my two biggest things.

 

[MoodyBlues]

American Express is now offering RP+.

If I selected to use this card as my primary debit card,
Does anybody know of locations in the U.S. that would deny it?

My Research indicates it would work at walmart and with paypal which are my two biggest things.

From looking at the page you linked to, it seems that this card would work anywhere AmEx is accepted. It's a pre-paid AmEx debit card, so if a location displays the AmEx logo among the cards they accept, you should be fine.

 

[huh]

most every establishment that accepts credit cards will accept visa and master card .Some establishments will not accept american express even though they accept visa and master card. If you are looking for a credit card go for either visa or master card...(they are the same company) American express is not...and traditionally charges higher fees ...and usually must be payed off in full each month..
if it is a debit card then it shouldn't really matter..
but could come into play if they an establishment that does not accept AE

but most places do...so

 

[7Priest7]

Thanks for the replies.

I have done some thinking/researching/contemplating my best option(s).

I have decided when/if I receive a "PayPal Debit MasterCard", I will make my main financial institution AmEx using their Serve card as my funding source for my PayPal MasterCard.
With the above setup I will have no monthly fees associated with my bankless preference, and I will be able to earn RP to gift skins to my smurf accounts.

 

[TJGoSurf]

Looks like the card is limited to $5000 a month. I love my American Express card. Last time I asked for a raise I said it was so I could get the black card. Sadly my services do not deserve a $100,000 raise.

 

[MoodyBlues]

Looks like the card is limited to $5000 a month. I love my American Express card. Last time I asked for a raise I said it was so I could get the black card. Sadly my services do not deserve a $100,000 raise.

:rofl:

 

[SiempreTuna]

If you're coming to Europe, you probably want to make sure you bring a Visa or MasterCard as Amex is nowhere near so popular over here - my missus works for a US company that has AMEX for company cards and apparently no-one has bothered to get one because they're so rarely accepted.

 

[Omergerd]

I personally don't really like AmEx simply because many vendors don't accept them because of their vendor fees. I prefer Visa or Mastercard, but if you can find a place that works with them, it's okay. Just stay in the US as already mentioned

 

[unnamedny]

all establishments who accept majkr cards, accept visa, master amex and discovery cards. Merchants don't like discovery and amex because they stand strong behind their customers. If something is wrong with purchase on these 2 cards they give money back right the way.