amex

is american express widely taken in New Zealand?

There used to be a couple of people trying to get you to sign up at the local mall so it must have a presence in NZ.

But I don't think its a big one, most people just use EFTPOS.

Certainly wouldn't rely on it as your only credit card.

Ian

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Originally Posted by IanW99

There used to be a couple of people trying to get you to sign up at the local mall so it must have a presence in NZ.

But I don't think its a big one, most people just use EFTPOS.

Certainly wouldn't rely on it as your only credit card.

Ian

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I've spent the last couple of weeks gingerly asking "do you take amex?" at every store I have been to, expecting them to say no, but so far they all been quite happy to accept my AMEX card.

Fairly good acceptance in a range of shops ans restaurants etc - but not accepted everywhere, so definately have another option for payment.

Are you transferring an existing account from the UK directly with Amex? When I did that they did not offer the same facilities in NZ as I had in the UK, so expect a drop in credit limit etc on your account here.

Neil

our bank offered us both mastercard and amex credit cards, so I guess it isn't too much of a problem :D

I still have my UK one as they don't charge, saying that I only use it for UK purchases over the net , seems OK to keep it going & I still get Nectar points:) I'm sure using it here would incur charges though