Acceptance of American Express cards

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No activation, cancellation, monthly, or annual fees

No invoicing requirements

The cost to the merchant is a percentage of the payment transaction amount (discount rate)

How does Amex card acceptance work?

Millennium is the official representative in Portugal

Join your business to the American Express network and take advantage of the growing number of cards in use here.

More visibility for your business

By joining the partner network, you’ll have ongoing support and promotional materials from American Express, through Millennium bcp.

Contacts

To join, learn more or ask any questions, contact us:

By phone

(+ 351) 211 135 410 (call to national landline).¹

By email

amex.vendas@millenniumbcp.pt

If you prefer in-person assistance,

visit a Millennium bcp branch.

Where are we

Contacts

To join, learn more or ask any questions, contact us:

By phone

(+ 351) 211 135 410 (call to national landline).¹

By email

amex.vendas@millenniumbcp.pt

If you prefer in-person assistance,

visit a Millennium bcp branch.

Where are we

Frequently asked questions

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What is American Express?

American Express is a global company that provides credit cards and payment solutions.

Due to changes in European payment services legislation, AEPE – American Express Payments Europe S.L., based in Madrid, took over in December 2019 the contractual position that Millennium bcp held with merchants in Portugal.

Since then, Millennium bcp has acted in Portugal as an agent of American Express, ensuring the acceptance of American Express cards in a growing network of merchants.

AEPE is registered with the Bank of Portugal as a payment institution authorised to operate in the European Union.

American Express is a global company that provides credit cards and payment solutions.

Since then, Millennium bcp has acted in Portugal as an agent of American Express, ensuring the acceptance of American Express cards in a growing network of merchants.

AEPE is registered with the Bank of Portugal as a payment institution authorised to operate in the European Union.

What do I need to do to become an American Express partner?

You need to sign the American Express Card Payment Acceptance Agreement, also known as the "Merchant Application Form".

For more information or to submit your application, please contact us at (+351) 211 135 410 (calls to landlines; call costs depend on your operator’s tariff). Personalised service is available on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

You can also send an email with your application or enquiry to amex.vendas@millenniumbcp.pt.

You need to sign the American Express Card Payment Acceptance Agreement, also known as the "Merchant Application Form".

You can also send an email with your application or enquiry to amex.vendas@millenniumbcp.pt.

Is there an activation fee for joining the network of establishments that accept American Express?

Accepting payments with American Express cards has no activation, cancellation, monthly, or billing fees. You only pay a commission on the value of each transaction made with an American Express card.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions? We’ll help

What is American Express?

American Express is a global company that provides credit cards and payment solutions.

Since then, Millennium bcp has acted in Portugal as an agent of American Express, ensuring the acceptance of American Express cards in a growing network of merchants.

AEPE is registered with the Bank of Portugal as a payment institution authorised to operate in the European Union.

American Express is a global company that provides credit cards and payment solutions.

Since then, Millennium bcp has acted in Portugal as an agent of American Express, ensuring the acceptance of American Express cards in a growing network of merchants.

AEPE is registered with the Bank of Portugal as a payment institution authorised to operate in the European Union.