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What types of payments are supported on an American Express credit card?

The CardUp Team
Updated

CardUp adheres to compliance regulations issued by American Express, which affect the types of AMEX cards and payment categories that can be used on our platform. Here are the key guidelines:


Credit Card Type

Allowed AMEX Cards Not Allowed AMEX Cards
  1. Personal American Express Cards: All personal AMEX cards issued to individual consumers.
  2. DBS Bank Limited Issued AMEX Cards: Personal cards issued by DBS Bank.
  3. United Overseas Bank Limited Issued AMEX Cards: Personal cards issued by UOB.
  1. Corporate American Express Cards: All AMEX corporate cards, including those issued for business and corporate use.

 

Payment Types

Supported Payment Type
 Non-Supported Payment Type
  1. Rental Payments: Payments to a landlord.
  2. Rental Deposits: Deposits to a landlord.
  3. Taxes: Income Tax, Property Tax, Stamp Duty.
  4. Tuition/School Fees: Payments to Singapore-based schools or education centers.
  5. Condominium Maintenance Fees: Payments to an MCST or property developer.
  6. Insurance Premiums: Payments for various insurance policies.
  7. Season Parking: Payments for season parking fees.
  1. Car Loans
  2. Electricity
  3. Helper Salary
  4. Miscellaneous
  5. Mortgage
  6. Payroll
  7. Renovation
  8. Supplier
  9. International Payments

 

Additional Information

Why are some AMEX cards and payment types not supported?

CardUp must follow specific compliance regulations set by American Express. These rules help ensure secure and legal transactions on our platform.

 

What should I do if my AMEX card or payment type is not supported?

If your AMEX card or the payment type you wish to make is not supported, please consider using another payment method available on CardUp. We offer a variety of other cards and payment options to meet your needs.

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