Walt_K wrote:
teenastie wrote:
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but... I believe Amex doesn't require their members to sign for any transaction...
Never heard that. Are you confusing requirements for signature with having to show ID?
To be honest I can't remember where I read it, but I remember reading it somewhere. Could have been the small print, could have been a blog, could have been here in the forums. I read alot, but misinformation seems to stick with me better than actual facts...
afbar1114 wrote:
Walt_K wrote:
teenastie wrote:
steve23111 wrote:Benefits of expressPay:
1. Higher signature thresholds at many retailers. I have found that often I have to sign for a transaction over a certain amount, say, $25, while at the same merchant an expressPay transaction doesn't require a signature until a higher amount.
2. Retailers that are known for demanding an ID for a credit card transaction (in my experience) don't do so for expressPay transactions. Case in point: Best Buy.
3. It is a few seconds faster.
4. The cool factor.
Drawbacks:
1. expressPay transactions don't show as much detail on the AMEX statements. For example, all I see are a bunch of "expressPay on Blue" transactions, without much in the way of information as to where the transaction happened, which can be a little problematic for me since I will can a hundred or more in any given month-- 7-Eleven, CVS, McDoanld's, Burger King, etc.
2. expressPay transactions don't count for AMEX promotions like "Like, Link, Love" or Shop Small.
3. I'll mention the potential security concern, but honestly, it doesn't bother me. It's a credit card so I'm protected regardless. If it were a debit card, it would be another story.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but... I believe Amex doesn't require their members to sign for any transaction...
Never heard that. Are you confusing requirements for signature with having to show ID?
i work in a retail store and amex requires a zip code no matter how much and it will not go thru if you dont provide it.... anything over $24.99 needs to be signed for anything under doesnt reqiure a signiture
Where is this? I have rarely been asked for my zipcode and never been required to give it. The only place I can think of where I have provided a zipcode for a purchase is at a gas pump.
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Walt_K wrote:
afbar1114 wrote:
Walt_K wrote:
teenastie wrote:
steve23111 wrote:Benefits of expressPay:
1. Higher signature thresholds at many retailers. I have found that often I have to sign for a transaction over a certain amount, say, $25, while at the same merchant an expressPay transaction doesn't require a signature until a higher amount.
2. Retailers that are known for demanding an ID for a credit card transaction (in my experience) don't do so for expressPay transactions. Case in point: Best Buy.
3. It is a few seconds faster.
4. The cool factor.
Drawbacks:
1. expressPay transactions don't show as much detail on the AMEX statements. For example, all I see are a bunch of "expressPay on Blue" transactions, without much in the way of information as to where the transaction happened, which can be a little problematic for me since I will can a hundred or more in any given month-- 7-Eleven, CVS, McDoanld's, Burger King, etc.
2. expressPay transactions don't count for AMEX promotions like "Like, Link, Love" or Shop Small.
3. I'll mention the potential security concern, but honestly, it doesn't bother me. It's a credit card so I'm protected regardless. If it were a debit card, it would be another story.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but... I believe Amex doesn't require their members to sign for any transaction...
Never heard that. Are you confusing requirements for signature with having to show ID?
i work in a retail store and amex requires a zip code no matter how much and it will not go thru if you dont provide it.... anything over $24.99 needs to be signed for anything under doesnt reqiure a signiture
Where is this? I have rarely been asked for my zipcode and never been required to give it. The only place I can think of where I have provided a zipcode for a purchase is at a gas pump.
I bet its not in California as its illegal
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/feb/11/business/l
afbar1114 wrote:i work in a retail store and amex requires a zip code no matter how much and it will not go thru if you dont provide it.... anything over $24.99 needs to be signed for anything under doesnt reqiure a signiture
Is this requirement for Amex only? Or does your job require it for all card transactions?
teenastie wrote:
afbar1114 wrote:i work in a retail store and amex requires a zip code no matter how much and it will not go thru if you dont provide it.... anything over $24.99 needs to be signed for anything under doesnt reqiure a signiture
Is this requirement for Amex only? Or does your job require it for all card transactions?
amex only and when i got my amex i tried entering in the wrong zip code and it wouldnt go thru. it says in valid billing zip code...then i entered my right one in and it went thru
in0wh3r3ul1v3 wrote:bought something from walgreen's last night and they asked for zip code.. another one i can think of is redbox?
If we're talking about self serve checkout and kiosks, I can see it. But I've never had a cashier/clerk tell me I had to give my zip code for them to complete a transaction.
ETA: I've had lots of clerks ask for my zip code or phone number, but I always say no.
Walt_K wrote:
in0wh3r3ul1v3 wrote:bought something from walgreen's last night and they asked for zip code.. another one i can think of is redbox?
If we're talking about self serve checkout and kiosks, I can see it. But I've never had a cashier/clerk tell me I had to give my zip code for them to complete a transaction.
ETA: I've had lots of clerks ask for my zip code or phone number, but I always say no.
i think its good because it keeps other people from using it if they steal it
