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American Express® Cardmembers can now access a number of enhancements in the American Express App.
TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2015 /CNW/ - American Express has taken another big step in digital innovation, with the recent usability enhancements to the American Express App. Now featuring Touch ID* log in, Cardmembers can connect to their American Express Account with the touch of a finger on supported iPhone 5s and above devices, running iOS8 or higher.
The American Express App for iPhone* and Android™ now features an easy to use activity timeline that allows Cardmembers to see their account summary, pending transactions and more in a single view**. The American Express App still allows users to keep track of their account, make a payment, view their Membership Rewards balance, and continue to receive the same customer service they expect from American Express.
"Mobile has become the preferred service channel for some of our Cardmembers and we want to make sure we can offer them a seamless and integrated experience with the American Express App. These recent changes are another step in that direction and we will continue to invest and innovate in this area," said Suat Alaybeyoglu, Vice President, Consumer Acquisition and Management, American Express Canada.
With the new enhancements, Cardmembers can now:
- Get quick access to accounts with Touch ID log in
- View recent transaction details, pending transactions, and transactions using Apple Pay
- View activity timeline and account balance
- Manage multiple Card accounts
About American Express in Canada
American Express in Canada operates as Amex Bank of Canada and Amex Canada Inc. Both are wholly owned subsidiaries of the New York based American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., the largest operating unit of the American Express Company. Amex Bank of Canada is the issuer of American Express charge and credit cards in Canada, with outstanding products like the American Express® Gold Rewards Card, the American Express® Platinum Card, and the American Express® AeroplanPlus® Gold Card. Amex Canada Inc. operates Travellers Cheques divisions in Canada. American Express opened its first offices in Toronto and Hamilton in 1853 and now employs 3,700 Canadians coast-to-coast. For more information, visit AmericanExpress.ca or connect with us at Facebook.com/AmericanExpressCanada and YouTube.com/AmericanExpressCAD.
*iPhone, Apple Pay, and Touch ID are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
**iOS version 7 and above (iOS8 and above for Touch ID) and Android version 4.1
SOURCE American Express
