What does American Express (Amex) Shop Small mean in Canada?

28 Apr 2023

Amex Shop Small in Canada is a national movement dedicated to supporting Canada's thousands of small businesses, which serve as the backbone of our community and economy. The movement brings together business, government, and consumer support to encourage them to support small businesses in their communities.

As a customer, you play a vital role in ensuring the success of small businesses. By shopping or dining at small businesses throughout the year, you are demonstrating your support for the small businesses in your neighborhood and community. 

You can Shop Small® all year long. Shop or dine at a local small business, look for a new spot online or share where you #ShopSmall on social media. The Shop Small Map can help you discover new small businesses in your community (or Shop Small Online Directory).

How do I sign up for Amex Shop Small in Canada?

If you already have an American Express online account, follow these steps:

• Sign in to your American Express account.
• Scroll down to the 'Amex Offers' section.
• Find the Shop Small promotion and save it to your card.
• You are now enrolled in Shop Small for this year. To be eligible, you must purchase by November 30, 2022.

If you have an American Express card and want to enroll manually, follow these steps:

• Visit the registration page for the 2022 Shop Small proposal.
• Enter your name, email, and card information.
• Click Save to Card. You are now registered with Shop Small. 

How to make the most of Amex Shop Small in Canada

Here's what you need to know to take advantage of the offer, as well as how you can double or triple your credit limit.

Add Coupon to Card

Suggestions do not automatically apply to your account. You must "add" an offer to your card to benefit. If you don't see it now, don't take your eyes off the week. You can find it in the Suggestions section of your online account or app.

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Add to Partner Card

If you have an Add or 'Secondary' card in your partner account, you must also add an offer to the card.

If you don't have a card yet, spend some time requesting an additional card. However, you are responsible for all expenses on the card, so you must ensure that the person who gives the card does not continue to spend.

Apply for an extra American Express credit card

You are also not restricted to using a single American Express card. Because the offer is per card, not per person, getting another card or two in your name expands the retailers you can spend at. Remember to check your eligibility before applying.

You can even receive a welcome bonus on a second or third card, but the eligibility requirements for the Platinum and BA Premium Plus cards differ based on the cards you already possess.

Buy gift cards

If there's nothing you want to buy right now, but you know you'll be making purchases at specific businesses shortly, you can buy a gift card through Amex Shop Small in Canada, and it should track fine.

Just keep in mind that there are risks associated with gift cards. They can be misplaced, expire, or go out of business before you can use them.

Stack your savings

I enjoy a good deal stack, in which multiple promotions are used at the same time. So, while using Amex Shop Small in Canada, keep an eye out for other deals. The set menu at participating restaurants is an excellent example.

Split the bill

If you use Shop Small at a restaurant with another Amex user, you can split the bill so both can get the credit. Be cautious if you do this with multiple cards, as they can be canceled.

Pay off the card each month

Obviously, you should only spend money you can afford, so while it's great to support small businesses, especially now, only spend what you have. It's critical that you don't pay interest on your purchases, so try to pay off the entire balance each month.

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