 Strong and weak points of American Express gift cards
Added: 02/15/2006 |
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American Express gift cards cannot be left without proper attention from our website. They are known to be one of the American Express service areas (along with credit card, charge card and Traveler's cheque business). They have a wide range of benefits as compared with other gift cards and certificates. But the article will draw your attention not only to this advantages, but weak points as well.
It's a common knowledge that American Express is known as diversified global financial services company which was headquartered in the United States of America. It has been best known for its charge card, credit card and Traveler's cheque business. Another field of American Express activity is, of course, American Express gift cards which have a purpose of creating memorable experience. These cards can be used in a wide variety of occasions: for example, for a great meal or for the afternoon of pampering; in 24% of cases American Express gift cards are used as an indulgent purchase or a kind of little entertainment.
It's impossible to speak about American Express gift cards and not to attract your attention to the number of their essential advantages and benefits. The first thing which plays an important role for the majority of customers is American Express gift cards universality. This feature can be easily explained by the fact the cards can be used at over a million various retail stores, cafes and restaurants in the regions and places which welcome the system of American Express cards. American Express gift cards are available in a wide range of prepaid amounts at most company's branches around the country. Their denomination values usually range from $25 to $100. It is also very easy to buy American Express gift cards.
One of the significant American Express gift cards benefits is that funds never expire (unlike some gift cards or certificates offered in various stores). American Express gift cards are also easily replaceable. It can be explained by the fact that in case the person has his or her card stolen or lot, the unused card balance can still be replaced or refunded. It's worthy admitting that all American Express gift cards are elegantly packaged and have gold design with special space for a personalized greeting message.
Be aware that American Express gift cards are not to be used at airlines, car rentals, casinos, hotels, telecoms. At the same time such cards usually cannot be used outside the USA. One of other American Express gift cards weak points is that about $6 replacement fee may apply.
It goes without saying that there are certain terms and conditions to be applied to American Express gift cards. According to them gift card is considered to be the prepaid payment device which comes with a set dollar printed on the front of this gift card (when purchased). As a matter of fact this is neither a credit card, debit card nor a charge card. As it has already been mentioned American Express gift cards can be used at retailers, amusement and entertainment parks, movie, theatres, restaurants, salons, spas, and also in certain other merchants located in the USA and accepting these gift cards (including mail ordering system, brick, online and mortar establishments). Such cards often offer the customers various discounts, that's why they are called discount gift cards.
It goes without saying that before using the American Express gift card you should first you should put your signature on the back (where indicated) and then activate it by calling the telephone number mentioned on the card back. Thus, American Express gift cards are considered to be pretty easy and suitable to use.
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