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Payment Security Trendex: Insights into Consumer Authentication Preferences – Infographic

As payment fraud continues to rise, Consumers are generally willing to take extra steps during checkout to authenticate their payment information. Learn more about consumer preferences for different types of authentication methods.

January 2023

Amex Trendex: Payment Security Edition

As the evolution of the payment ecosystem continues to offer a multitude of benefits to both Merchants and Consumers, security of payments remains a top priority. A recent Amex Trendex survey of 1,008 consumers and 411 business leaders in the U.S. was conducted to gain insights into their experience with payment fraud and the mitigation measures, as well as the perception and confidence levels associated with the security of different payment methods. Find out more in the Amex Trendex: Payment Security Edition.

January 2023

Amex Trendex: Digital Payments Edition

A recent Amex Trendex survey of 1,011 consumers and 418 business leaders in the U.S. revealed consumers are using digital payments more frequently and in more varied ways; P2P is the fastest growing digital payment option; Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) usage and demand is on the rise; and merchants plan on investing in payments tech in 2023. Read this and other digital and emerging payments trends in the Trendex Insights Paper.

January 2023

Digital Payments Trendex: Contactless Infographic

Contactless payments are fast, convenient and secure according to a recent survey. Find out why consumers and merchants love contactless cards and digital wallets.

January 2023

Contactless Open-Loop Payments in Transit White Paper

To meet the rising demand of contactless payments in travel, transit authorities are exploring open-loop payments, which enable riders to use EMV® contactless solutions such as credit/debit cards, mobile wallets, or wearables to pay for rides. This paper focuses on the benefits of contactless open-loop payment solutions in transit, and considerations for implementing them to address rider preferences, increase efficiency, reduce rider and operational costs, and stay ahead of the technological curve.

July 2022

Payment Security Solutions Guide

This guide provides a sustainable, multi-layered approach to mitigating card not present fraud for Merchants. Merchants will learn about the evolving payments landscape for card not present payments and the solutions offered by American Express that can be adopted by them to complement their fraud prevention strategy.

July 2022

Bread Financial™ Unveils New Bread Cashback™ American Express® Credit Card

• Cardholders earn unlimited 2% cash back every day with no annual or foreign transaction fees.
• Bread Cashback also offers premium benefits, including purchase protection, zero fraud liability, identity theft insurance, and access to American Express merchant, dining and travel offers.  

April 13, 2022 | US

American Express Increases Speed for Fintechs to Launch Cards on the Amex Network, Powered by i2c

• New Amex/i2c fintech platform offers financial innovators a simple, seamless, and secure connection to the American Express network.
• Cards issued on the American Express network have access to Amex protections and benefits including Amex Offers, the Resy Dining program, and exclusive access to pre-sale tickets.

April 7, 2022 | US

Maybank, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and American Express launch new benefits-packed travel platinum credit card

Card to reward travellers looking to take advantage of the reopening of borders; to lift card spending in this credit card series in 2022

March 30, 2022

Delta and Accertify announce a long-term extension to their already decade-long partnership dedicated to keeping customers protected from fraud attacks

Delta’s Fraud Prevention Partnership Reduces Payment and Loyalty Fraud Risk

March, 2022

Amex Trendex: 2021 Digital Payments Edition, “Digital Convenience is Here to Stay”

The most recent American Express Digital Payments Trendex research reveals consumers are growing consistently more comfortable with digital payments, opting for what’s most convenient and trusting merchants to protect their information. Merchants are quickly adapting to these preferences, adding new options for payment methods and enhanced security features for data protection.

November 2021

Touchless Payments Strategy Guide

This guide is designed to help merchants think through their end-to-end touchless payments strategy. It offers useful information on current touchless payments capabilities and services, plus considerations to keep in mind as they implement them.

June 2021

Amex 2020 Digital Payments Trendex – “Small Business Perspectives” – Insights Paper

Small merchants are pivoting key areas of their business strategy to adapt to the  current environment and even, in some circumstances, find new opportunities.

November 2020

Amex 2020 Digital Payments Trendex – "Small Business Perspectives" – Infographic

Small merchants are pivoting key areas of their business strategy to adapt to the  current environment and even, in some circumstances, find new opportunities.

November 2020

Amex 2020 Digital Payments Trendex – “The Time for Contactless Is Now” Insights Paper

U.S. merchants are responding to consumer interest by adopting touchless, safer ways to pay.

September 2020

Amex 2020 Digital Payments Trendex – Infographic

Contactless is the preferred way to pay for both Merchants and Consumers.

September 2020

2020 Digital Payments Survey – Consumer Insights Infographic

COVID-19 is shifting consumer purchasing behavior and driving U.S. interest in contactless payments.

May 2020

2019 Digital Payments Survey – Consumer Insights Infographic

Consumers have come to expect a fast and seamless checkout experience across all payment channels, meaning that wait time and ease of the payment experience have the potential to impact a sale.

October 2019

2019 Digital Payments Survey – Insights Paper

Merchants are challenged with balancing the need for frictionless checkout without sacrificing the payment security of customers or their businesses.

October 2019

2019 Digital Payments Survey – Merchant Insights Infographic

Merchants are challenged with balancing the need for frictionless checkout without sacrificing the payment security of customers or their businesses.

October 2019