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American Express? Mar 14, 2006
Hi all, I know Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted in Dubai/Middle East but I was wondering if people here accept American Express equally?

My new corporate card is an AMEX, can anyone share their experiences with this card in the Middle East, specifically Dubai?

Thanks in advance,

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Mar 14, 2006
NO problems Fayz only one to not accept in my experience is Carrfour
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Mar 14, 2006
Dear Fayz,

They AMEX came from their offices in Bahrain in oerder to promote to their card. the card is not that much popular coz banks are not promoting for it.

I have some info and brochurse from them.

i believ that this is the address where you can find the regional website in Bahrain http://www.americanexpress.com.bh/

i wanted to apply the other day..but.. could u also dear tell me whats good about having such a card?
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Mar 14, 2006
Fayz,

My corporate card is also Amex and I've found its mostly accepted and like Arnie said carrefour don't take it, and neither does Geant.

Also I've come across some restaurants that show the amex icon but they say they don't take it - cause they don't want to pay the higher surcharge.
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Mar 14, 2006
Thank you all, appreciate it :)
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Mar 27, 2006
For reference, Etisalat doesn't accept American Express either :cry:
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Mar 27, 2006
No AMEX For me.
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Mar 27, 2006
Liban wrote:No AMEX For me.

I'm not a fan of Amex either but my new company gave me one,
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Mar 27, 2006
AMEX has excellent exchange rates. My Emirates Bank Visa exchange rates are just an insulting rip off !!
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May 21, 2007
Is this info still correct? MC and Visa are widely accepted?
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May 21, 2007
dualcitizen wrote:Is this info still correct? MC and Visa are widely accepted?


Carrefour now takes Amex.
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May 22, 2007
arniegang wrote:NO problems Fayz only one to not accept in my experience is Carrfour


Daddy , we do accept . When u buy suit from carrefour next time , just let me know . :lol:
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