eCommerce Payment Provider: American Express

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eCommerce Payment Provider: American Express

The surge of online shopping throughout the last decade has also brought about changes in the way we pay. As more people buy online every year, online payment providers have assumed greater significance. New players have emerged and advances in technology have made it possible to introduce novel payment methods such as eWallets.

Our ecommerceDB trend report series “eCommerce Payment Providers” puts a spotlight on the industry’s most relevant payment providers. This report takes a deep dive into the world of card payments and American Express in particular. In addition to elaborating on how American Express payments work, the 35-page report answers the following key questions:

  • How common are card payments and American Express payments among different countries?
  • Who are American Expresses direct competitors?
  • What are the characteristics of online stores that offer American Express payments?

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With an average yearly revenue growth of 11.2%, the global eCommerce market is projected to continue growing and lead to an increasing volume of online payments. Online shoppers can choose from a variety of options to pay their online bills. Whereas credit and debit cards were once standard, recent years have given rise to a wealth of new payment possibilities, such as eWallets and invoice/installment (i.e., buy now, pay later) providers. On the highly competitive market, payment by credit/debit card is the most widely offered payment method in global eCommerce: 95% of all online stores worldwide offer at least one card payment provider on their website.

This report takes a closer look at American Express – one of the most popular card providers in the world. Our in-depth analysis not only provides detailed insights about the popularity of specific payment providers by country, but it also takes a deeper look into the nature of online stores that accept American Express payments. Is the average store accepting American Express payments small or large? Are American Express payments more popular among fashion stores than stores selling furniture products? And how many stores that accept American Express payments also allow customers to pay with Visa?

If you are looking to learn more about American Express, this report will not only supply you with detailed information about the global online payment market but will also deliver tangible information about the characteristics of online stores offering American Express payments.

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