Places that ONLY accept Amex

[clocktick]

I went to NYC last weekend and we ended up eating at a place that only accepts Amex CCs.  Of course, they do not tell you until you've already waited and then are seated.  Although going to an ATM wouldn't have been out of the question (I rarely carry cash), it was much more convenient having an Amex on us.

I just glanced at their site and I don't see it on there either.  This is the second restaurant I've been to that only accepts Amex.

Any others experience places that only accept Amex CCs?

[timmis1127]

Costco and Neiman Marcus only accept Amex...

Costco accepts Debits cards only if you use your pin. 

[pizzadude]

I can recall that I have seen any places like this.  So no Visa or MC at all ?   Was this a higher~end restaurant or like a small mom & pop place ?

[Anonymous]

I'm kinda curious too.

I go to different places all the time in NYC.

[Anonymous]

i live in nyc and have never heard of any places like this >_<

[Walt_K]

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@timmis1127 wrote:

Costco and Neiman Marcus only accept Amex...

Costco accepts Debits cards only if you use your pin. 

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I think Neiman Marcus decided to accept Visa/MC last year.

[Anonymous]

Maybe the restaurant gets a discounted fee for only taking american express.....

[clocktick]

I don't shop at either of those places so didn't know (read about Costco now that I think about it).

NYC restaurant: http://www.jekyllandhydeclub.com/

Somewhat local restaurant:  http://88charlesstreetcafe.com/MenusDinner.html

The first time I went to the Charles St. one, all 4 us did not have an Amex so one of us had to go to the ATM down the street = inconvenient.

[learnin113]

There aren't a whole lotta places that take Amex only, I'm sure of that.

[timmis1127]

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@Walt_K wrote:

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@timmis1127 wrote:

Costco and Neiman Marcus only accept Amex...

Costco accepts Debits cards only if you use your pin. 

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I think Neiman Marcus decided to accept Visa/MC last year.

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shows the last time i shopped there!