eBay to Stop Accepting American Express Cards
Effective August 17, 2024
Important Information for Buyers and Sellers
After careful consideration, eBay has made the decision to discontinue accepting American Express cards as a payment method on its platform.
Beginning August 17, 2024, buyers will no longer be able to use American Express cards to make purchases on eBay.
Sellers will also be unable to accept American Express cards as payment for items sold on eBay.
Reasons for the Decision
eBay's decision to stop accepting American Express cards is based on several factors, including:
- Increased transaction fees associated with American Express cards
- Changes in consumer payment preferences
- eBay's goal to provide buyers and sellers with a seamless and secure payment experience
Alternative Payment Options
eBay offers a wide range of alternative payment options for buyers and sellers, including:
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Discover Card
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Impact on Users
eBay understands that this change may inconvenience some users who prefer to use American Express cards for their purchases.
However, eBay believes that the long-term benefits of this decision will outweigh the short-term inconvenience.
Additional Information
For more information about this change, please visit the eBay Help Center:
https://www.ebay.com/help/buying/paying-items/paying-american-express?id=4040
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