American Express Expands Merchant Network Globally, Acceptance Rate Rises 16%

American Express has grown its global merchant acceptance rate by 16% in the past year, with over 160 million merchants accepting its cards. The number of locations accepting Amex cards has increased almost five-fold since 2017, driven by partnerships with payment facilitators and growth in specific markets like Japan and the UK. Amex continues to invest in its network to connect more merchants with high-spending customers.