First all-digital U.S. consumer checking account with Membership Rewards points, high-yield APY, Debit Card, Purchase Protection, no monthly maintenance fees or minimums, and world-class customer service
American Express launched American Express Rewards Checking (Amex Rewards Checking), the company’s first all-digital consumer checking account, currently available for eligible U.S. Consumer Card Members. Amex Rewards Checking offers a range of benefits, including Membership Rewards points for eligible Debit Card purchases, an annual percentage yield (APY) rate that is 10 times higher than the national rate1 and Purchase Protection2 for eligible purchases, all with no monthly maintenance fees or minimums and world-class customer service.
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“Our Members want more banking products and services from us,” said Eva Reda, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Banking, American Express. “And they want more from their checking account, without giving up the benefits that are important to them. That’s why we built Amex Rewards Checking to deliver more value for Members with the powerful and trusted backing of American Express. It’s digital checking without compromises.”
Amex Rewards Checking features a highly competitive APY of 0.50% and comes with a Debit Card, which earns Members 1 Membership Rewards point for every $2 spent on eligible purchases, which can be redeemed for deposits into your Amex Rewards Checking account3 and is contactless-enabled for tap-and-go payments at participating merchants. Members can access and manage their checking accounts on the American Express App®4 and can deposit checks via the app for easy account funding.
This new checking account adds to the company’s existing consumer deposits products, such as the American Express Savings account (HYSA) and Certificate of Deposits (CDs).
According to new American Express research*, consumers like to use debit for certain purchases, such as a cup of coffee and ride-share services. In fact, 81% of Gen Z and Millennial consumers surveyed tend to use their debit card as a substitute for cash**. Now they will have the option to use the Debit Card and earn 1 Membership Rewards point for every $2 spent on eligible Debit purchases.
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Great Value, Protections and World-Class Service
American Express research* found that when considering opening a new bank account, consumers surveyed said the most important considerations are trust (48%), reputation (35%) and having rewards and offers (35%).
That’s why Amex designed American Express Rewards Checking with features including:
- 0.50% high-yield APY on the entire checking account balance, which is 10x higher than the national rate
- Earn 1 Membership Rewards® point for every $2 spent on eligible Debit Card purchases which can be redeemed for deposits into your Amex Rewards Checking Account
- No monthly maintenance fees or minimum balance fees
- Purchase Protection on eligible American Express Debit Card purchases covering accidental damage or theft
- Backed by American Express world-class service, customers will be able to access a team of customer care providers 24/7, via phone or chat
- Fraud Protection and Monitoring
- Simple and efficient banking through the award-winning American Express App
- Fee-free ATM withdrawals with their Debit Card at 37,000 MoneyPass ATM locations nationwide5
Methodology
*This Morning Consult poll was conducted between December 14-15, 2021 among a national sample of 2,200 Adults. The interviews were conducted online, and the data was weighted to approximate a target sample of Adults based on gender, educational attainment, age, race, and region. Results from the survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
**This Morning Consult poll was conducted between November 12-14, 2021 among a national sample of 1,999 U.S. general population adults with household income of $70K+. The interviews were conducted online. Results from the full survey of 1,999 respondents have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
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