Boost Your Revenue by Accepting American Express with Viva.com
6 April 2025
Accept American Express payments with Viva.com to increase your revenue, reduce fraud risks, and deliver an enhanced customer experience.
Why Accept American Express?
Today, consumer expectations for payment options are at an all-time high. As a Viva.com merchant, you can meet these expectations by offering a variety of payment methods that enhance customer satisfaction and drive higher conversions.
American Express is one of the world’s most recognized payment schemes, with a strong presence across Europe and a loyal base of high-spending Cardmembers. In 2024, spend from Amex Cardmembers increased by 9.7% at Italian merchants demonstrating their preference for businesses that accept Amex.
In 2024, American Express Cardmembers in Italy grew by 8.5%, spending:
- 2.4x more annually
- 1.6x more frequently
- 1.5x more per transaction
compared to the average Italy credit and charge Card.
American Express Cardholders in Italy consistently choose their Amex Card for everyday purchases—and they spend more annually than the average Italy Credit and Charge Card user.
In fact, the average Amex transaction value is higher than most other cards, making it a powerful choice for merchants looking to boost revenue.
Beyond increased spending, accepting American Express enhances security. With SAFEKEY® Fraud Protection, businesses benefit from an extra layer of authentication, reducing fraud risk and lowering cart abandonment rates.
How to Accept American Express with Viva.com
In a competitive market, offering American Express can set your business apart. With Viva.com, adding Amex to your payment options is quick and seamless, whether you run a physical store or an online business.
- In-store payments: Use the Viva.com Terminal App that turns any Android or iOS device into a card terminal—no extra hardware needed.
- Online payments: Viva.com’s Smart Checkout optimizes conversions by displaying the most relevant payment methods based on customer preferences and location, increasing success rates by up to 21%.
Why Choose Viva.com?
By accepting American Express with Viva.com, you unlock:
✔ 0% acceptance fees by paying for your corporate expenses with your viva.com business debit card
✔ Real-Time settlement for faster cash flow
✔ Offline payments —keep accepting payments even without an internet connection
✔ Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) to maximize revenue
Get Started Today
Start accepting American Express and take advantage of these powerful benefits. Create a Viva.com account online and integrate the payment solution that suits your business best.
*Source: American Express internal data for Italy Cardmembers spending across Europe compared to GlobalData Payment Card Analytics with domestic cards at terminals in the country and outside the country (outbound), including at physical terminals and initiated remotely, for merchants settling in local currency, given the merchant market.