American Express sent out an email to users about changes coming on June 26th to the American Express gift card online system:
1) Your American Express login credentials will not work after the 26th, and you’ll have to create a new login then. This new login will not be tied to your American Express Credit or Charge Account. (That’s a pain in the neck, in my opinion. Not sure why they had to do this.)
2) Be sure to login now if you have any account history you want to save since nothing will show after June 26.
The new site will include changes such as:
- New Card designs
- Option to add a customized message to all Cards
- Ability to load any amount between $25-$3,000 on all Cards
- Easy reorder
- Variable Purchase Fee pricing from $3.95-$6.95
Currently, all cards have a fixed purchase fee of $3.95. Beginning June 26, the larger cards will apparently have a $6.95 purchase fee.
American Express gift cards have lost their allure for most of us since they stopped paying out on the portals (when they are showing on the portals, it’s only for smaller card denominations). Furthermore, some card issuers aren’t happy with manufacturing spend to meet spend requirements so it’s less useful for that. I guess this is more of a sentimental post than anything else.
Amex also offers a promo code to waive purchase fees through June 25th with promo code: THANKS2018. Keep in mind there still are shipping fees.
There’s also a deal going on until August 1 to get no shipping or purchase on small Amex gift cards.
