[Select Areas Only] American Express Shop Small: Spend $5 And Receive $5 Statement Credit

The Offer

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  • Receive a $5 statement credit when you spend $5 or more in a single in-store transaction at a qualifying Shop Small business (listed on the website, found here). This deal is only available in the following locations:
    • Houston
    • Miami-Ft. Lauderdale
    • Minneapolis-St. Paul
    • Philadelphia
    • Sacramento

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The Fine Print

  • You can redeem this offer a maximum of three times per American Express card
  • All corporate and prepaid cards are not eligible (American Express Serve is eligible)
  • Number of registrations is limited
  • Registration opens at 12:00 AM MST on August 1st, 2014 and lasts until the end of August 31st, 2014
  • Online transactions do not qualify
  • Statement credits will appear on the Card Member’s billing statement within 90 days after August 31st, 2014

Our Verdict

I’m a big fan of these shop small promotions, it’s a win-win-win. Consumers get a discount or freebie, merchants get new customers trying out their small store and American Express improves their market penetration. Unfortunately this one is severely geographically limited. We’re unsure why this is the case and American Express hasn’t commented as of yet, hopefully this will be expanded to all locations.

If you live within one of these areas, you’d be silly not to take advantage of this offer. Your best bet is to try and find a product that you’d want to buy anyway or a product that is as close to $5 as possible. Remember you can claim this bonus three times per card, if you have multiple American Express cards (and are an authorized user on your spouse’s) it should be easy to rack up freebies.

If your a merchant that is within this area, sign up to this offer and make it as easy for your customers as possible. I’d recommend putting together a small sampler pack that is priced at or close to $5. You should also be telling all of your customers about this before August 1st, so they are able to enroll.

I imagine that this will fill out fast, so set yourself a reminder so you don’t miss out.

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Eric
Eric (@guest_20145)
July 22, 2014 15:10

Any word if Bluebird/Serve cards or cards such as the Fidelity Investment rewards Amex will receive the promotion?

Shan
Shan (@guest_19594)
July 18, 2014 18:43

How do i register my amex card for this offer?