American Express is extending the offer to give $25 back to Cardmembers who register & use their card at a small business ANY day through 12/31

[Elimail]

To be eligible for this offer, you must register your eligible American Express Card between November 8, 2010 and December 31, 2010. You may only register one Card for this offer. Using your registered American Express Card, you must spend $25 or more at one or more participating small business merchants between 11/27/2010 and 12/31/2010 to receive the $25 statement credit.

Eligible merchants include any independently owned small businesses that accept the American Express Card. Purchases made online, at large, national chains, at franchised business locations and at government agencies are not eligible. Prepaid and corporate cards and ExpressPay transactions are not eligible.

If your Card is replaced during the promotional period, please call the customer service number on the back of your Card for assistance. Registration is limited to the first 300,000 enrollees. Limit one statement credit per Cardmember. Statement credits are generally issued within 5 business days after your qualifying purchase, but may take up to 2 billing cycles to post to your account. Additional terms apply; see Registration Terms and Conditions for details.


https://enroll.amexnetwork.com/US/sbs/

[wikipost]

Eligible merchants include any independently owned small businesses that accept the American Express Card. Purchases made online, at large, national chains, at franchised business locations and at government agencies are not eligible. Prepaid and corporate cards and ExpressPay transactions are not eligible.

If your Card is replaced during the promotional period, please call the customer service number on the back of your Card for assistance. Registration is limited to the first 300,000 enrollees. Limit one statement credit per Cardmember. Statement credits are generally issued within 5 business days after your qualifying purchase, but may take up to 2 billing cycles to post to your account. Additional terms apply; see Registration Terms and Conditions for details.

This website will give you the size and other information of a local business:
www.manta.com
(man-sd)

[jet121]

small business merchants?
can some one name a few ..thx

[Conformer101]

Is this not the epitome of repp-whoring?

[Richpocket]

How do i know this site is legit?

[yazyazoo]

So if you used the one that expired on 11/27 can you do this again?

[loca]

I just registered from Amex old email link and it was updated as "12/31" So, this is correct.
I also received email confirmation after my registration.

I think local small pet store accepts Amex. Let's see.

[fay711]

So if you used the one that expired on 11/27 can you do this again?

I don't think so. If you have another amx you can register it though. We used a registered delta amx yesterday, now I'm going to sign up my blue amx and use it. Great deal!!

[catch22alex]

damn i wish i knew this when i was running around at 11:00 last night trying to find somewhere to spend $25

[luckyyear2009]

Will this work for Citibank-issued AMEX cards?

[kadox]

Is there a way to check if my yesterday's purchase is getting credited or qualified ? So I can arrange for a different purchase

[RHCCapri]

How about AMEX give small businesses a break on there processing fees!?!

[loca]

How about AMEX give small businesses a break on there processing fees!?!

I believe they still receive unexpected sales and some profit by this purchase. I would not go to the local pet store and just go to Petsmart if this 'supporting small business' offer.

[raytrade]

Thanks for the heads-up. I registered both my personal Amex Blue card and my business Amex Gold card and it took both with no problems.

[svishal2001]

The T&C of the offer say that you must receive an invitation. Is that the case?

[skagway]

The local news in Seattle showed this promotion. Made me feel safe about using it.

[ImperialMatt]

Do independent restaurants count?

[Riuski]

Is there a way to check if my yesterday's purchase is getting credited or qualified ? So I can arrange for a different purchase

So... you don't visit small businesses ever?

[adrock_1000]

Will this work for Citibank-issued AMEX cards?

Worked for my Citi AA Amex card.

Does not work for the Pass Card(counts as gift card?).

[kadox]

So... you don't visit small businesses ever?

UMM 99% of the business around me aren't, also small business can vary, a liquor store does lots of sales for example, so could be a medium business !

I ate at a family italian restaurant but they have 3 local branches just in the county and have a bar inside , so that is a concern

[kelly943]

What are some of the small businesses listed so that we know where?

[tangerinemixer]

What are some of the small businesses listed so that we know where?

Where do you live that you are having trouble thinking of small businesses? I can think of ten within two blocks from me: Southport Lanes, Harmony Grill, Justin's, Schoolyard Tavern, the crappy hair salon on the corner, Four Legs Pet Supply, the liquor store next to the El, and two dozen more within a quarter of a mile.

[luckyyear2009]

Do independent restaurants count?

UMM 99% of the business around me aren't, also small business can vary, a liquor store does lots of sales for example, so could be a medium business !

I ate at a family italian restaurant but they have 3 local branches just in the county and have a bar inside , so that is a concern

What are some of the small businesses listed so that we know where?

Eligible merchants include any independently owned small businesses that accept the American Express Card. Purchases made online, at large, national chains, at franchised business locations and at government agencies are not eligible.

[wowpaw]

I wish they would provide a list of small businesses accepting AMEX because this is so vague/ambiguous. Registered anyways, in hopes that I'll find a nice 25 dollar surprise

[Slick Bee]

Fine print, good for first 300,000 enrollments - started on Nov 8th

[DCW]

Seemed to have registered both of my Costco AMEX cards just fine, now to see if it actually works-

You're All Set.

Thank you for registering your American Express® Card. To get a $25 statement credit, remember to shop small at participating small businesses through December 31, 2010.

[fjfjfj]

damn i wish i knew this when i was running around at 11:00 last night trying to find somewhere to spend $25

Agreed. I wish they could have said all of this in the first place.


I wish they would provide a list of small businesses accepting AMEX because this is so vague/ambiguous. Registered anyways, in hopes that I'll find a nice 25 dollar surprise

I think the terms are pretty straight-forward: "Eligible merchants include any independently owned small businesses that accept the American Express Card. Purchases made online, at large, national chains, at franchised business locations and at government agencies are not eligible. Prepaid and corporate cards and ExpressPay transactions are not eligible."

Just find a locally-owned restaurant that you like and be done with it.

[jwally063]

How do we know this is a legit site and not a phising site? anyway to verify?

[HeidiLouH]

It is nice they are extending it, though I made sure to do my purchase on small-business day.

The main problem with this promotion is that very few small businesses carry the AMEX card! As RHCCapri eloquently put it - the processing fees are too high!

[amax]

I don't think so. If you have another amx you can register it though. We used a registered delta amx yesterday, now I'm going to sign up my blue amx and use it. Great deal!!
Since they always know what AmEx cards you have based on your social security number, I think it's safe to predict that they'll see multiple registrations as violating the policy of one $25 rebate per person, not per card.

[jwally063]

how do we know its legit site and not a phising site,anyway to verify?

[Greatbam]

So if you already registered when this was first announced you should be fine right? I registered and was supposed to do my shopping yesterday but I didn't so I shouldn't have to re-register right?

[fairview]

No way giving out my card# to some unkown site

[polvoprismboy]

So if you already registered when this was first announced you should be fine right? I registered and was supposed to do my shopping yesterday but I didn't so I shouldn't have to re-register right?

same situation, I tried to register again and it said I was already enrolled, so I assume so.

[StankyLeg]

good to know because i completely forgot about it

[Pig]

enrolled....thanks!

No way giving out my card# to some unkown site
:huh: The site cert belongs to amex....

[wowpaw]

On Firefox, it says the site is run by the American Express Company (via certification through VeriSign), so I think the site should be legit.

I also saw this: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9JOLKP00.htm


Edit: I went on AMEX's site, and they also have it listed: https://home.americanexpress.com/home/mt_personal_cm.shtml

[shansen751]

signed up my additionals card just fine

[Styl3]

TY.. went to a local bowling alley on Saturday, but they didn't accept AMEX.. gives me more time to find a local business who accepts it lol

[garota17]

thanks!

[Stryder5]

small business merchants?
can some one name a few ..thx

Pretty much anything not a chain would be a small business. Some local store/shop/restaurant would most likely qualify.

How do i know this site is legit?

It is legit. Check the SSL cert on it.

I don't think so. If you have another amx you can register it though. We used a registered delta amx yesterday, now I'm going to sign up my blue amx and use it. Great deal!!

It says we're only supposed to register one card but looks like you can still get away with more than one (hope the credit shows on your statement).

The T&C of the offer say that you must receive an invitation. Is that the case?

I don't recall receiving one and was able to register and got the confirmation email and everything.

[juzzaholic]

On Firefox, it says the site is run by the American Express Company (via certification through VeriSign), so I think the site should be legit.

I also saw this: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9JOLKP00.htm


Edit: I went on AMEX's site, and they also have it listed: https://home.americanexpress.com/home/mt_personal_cm.shtml

The link you provided brings you to the facebook page, which does say that the offer has been extended to 12/31/10, but also reads that more than 1M people have already "...joined the movement...". Do you guys think that means that at least 1M people have already registered? Isn't this offer limited to only the first 300,000 registrants?

[Stryder5]

how do we know its legit site and not a phising site,anyway to verify?

No way giving out my card# to some unkown site

It's legit. Check the SSL cert.

So if you already registered when this was first announced you should be fine right? I registered and was supposed to do my shopping yesterday but I didn't so I shouldn't have to re-register right?

I tried registering again and it said I was already registered so we should be good :)

[slickTiger]

It's legit. it's on Facebook too. i got official email from AMEX. you can spend anywhere that's not a chain like local drycleaners, grocers, restaurants etc., to name a few.

[Dealcatcher]

damn i wish i knew this when i was running around at 11:00 last night trying to find somewhere to spend $25
Ditto

[unfalliblekrutc]

didn't get a chance to use this yesterday. Nice to have a month to do it now! :)

[magicman32]

"It's legit. it's on Facebook too."

Had to laugh at this comment.

[Deal2go]

Sorry.

Oops, our records show that you've already enrolled for this offer. We limit the number of times that a Cardmember can enroll for each offer.

[TheBigmac]

I did this on Saturday at my local liquor store and bought so much beer is not even funny. The way I stocked up, I'm set till next year.

[xj220]

Just be careful how you use the card for the $25 credit. I suggest you plan ahead if you're going out just to cash in on this deal.

I went out on Saturday specifically to find a small business to spend over $25 and I ended going to a local restaurant for dinner near my friend's place. But it wasn't until AFTER I ate there that my friend told me they have other locations in the area, so I didn't know if it would really qualify as a "small business". So we went to another "small business" establishment and spent over $25 on drinks.

[ap1972]

You should be able to search for a small business at this link

http://www.openforum.com/

Scroll down on the page where it says

'Find Business that match yours'

[avagyan]

http://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday

here is all the answers to your questions

[Lurker247]

Cool! I told my sis to register for this but she didn't because she was lazy. What a dummy. It got late last night before I realize it was the last day to do the Amex Small Business credit deal; I was going to order take-out Chinese food but then decided to spend it on a higher-end takeout place that I don't normally eat at. The food was excellent and this Amex deal allowed me to try the place out practically free. Now I'll be sure to make my sister register and get more food. :D

[faji_tama]

Oh sweet! It turns out I did get a confirmation, I just forgot that I used a different account to register... but what to get what to get, there's nothing I need anymore!

[thriftyrocks]

Hello, people, most stores in your area that don't start with Target, Best Buy or Petco are probably small businesses! A small business can even have more than one store! It just means not a Corporation type business. Most areas have places that tell you who your small businesses are. Have you tried googling local business for your area? We have Local First Arizona which is a coop of all local business people. How about looking up a Chamber of Commerce? They'll have a listing of small businesses.

Common sense guys! Wow! I make it a point to shop local. We all should be to make sure that money stays in your area to fund schools and improvements.

[fay711]

Since they always know what AmEx cards you have based on your social security number, I think it's safe to predict that they'll see multiple registrations as violating the policy of one $25 rebate per person, not per card.

True, I'll sign up one of my cards.. The last card we used was under my husbands.

[SlickDealzYo]

question. what if both me and my mom use our american express card? my card is tied to hers (she pays for that card :)). would we be ok or no?

[minghi]

I went to a small pet store in center conway, NH during my ski trip last weekend and they didn't take amex, went to the next store (bavarian fudge something) even they didn't take it, asked them what's the story and they said amex charges almost twice the fees of visa/mc and none of the small businesses in the area take them.... he said it was funny because was amex supports and sponsors the local small business chapter something...

[AndrewinMD]

Made a purchase at a locally-owned toy store on Saturday. Ended up buying a small, discounted activity book for my daughter and then using the rest to donate a toy to Toys for Tots. It was a good opportunity to explain the charity to my almost-7 year old. :)

[trumpdabeast]

WOOT! Glad to hear this is being extended. I forgot to go out to shop Saturday, and decided to buy some shoes from a shoe store with my credit. I called them up and they had to order in my size. I hung up the phone and was like... "Wait, since I'm paying when they get in, I won't qualify, DAMNIT"

[synergy3000]

I did this on Saturday at my local liquor store and bought so much beer is not even funny. The way I stocked up, I'm set till next year.

Thats what I did too. :nod:

Bought a bottle of wine as a gift to a friend whose house we are going to this weekend and two six packs of imported beer.

[poohbie]

Just be careful how you use the card for the $25 credit. I suggest you plan ahead if you're going out just to cash in on this deal.

I went out on Saturday specifically to find a small business to spend over $25 and I ended going to a local restaurant for dinner near my friend's place. But it wasn't until AFTER I ate there that my friend told me they have other locations in the area, so I didn't know if it would really qualify as a "small business". So we went to another "small business" establishment and spent over $25 on drinks.
People complain about AMEX not being clear what qualifies as a Small Business for this promo, but the ambiguity is definitely working in AMEX's favor. I pretty much did the same thing, causing me to spend more on my AMEX at places I normally wouldn't have gone.

[TheBigmac]

People complain about AMEX not being clear what qualifies as a Small Business for this promo, but the ambiguity is definitely working in AMEX's favor. I pretty much did the same thing, causing me to spend more on my AMEX at places I normally wouldn't have gone.

You're right. That's why in my case, even-thou i knew my local liquor store didn't have any other locations, I googled them and called ahead. Granted, the owner was a bit puzzeld when I asked on the phone if they were part of a chain, or just a small business but he answered my question nonetheless. And off I went for a literal f*@k ton of beer. LOL.:D

[rsveteran]

How long does it take to receive the statement credit?

Edit: nvm...just read the OP's post carefully and got my answer :)

[lattmau]

does eligible merchant include local stores who also have an online store?

[rustum]

Any one able to cross check with Amex about the transactions they did? If my transactions does not quality, I would like to make one more transaction.

[cyclonite]

The liquor stores at Costco should also count, since they are independently owned and operated.

[abaez]

The liquor stores at Costco should also count, since they are independently owned and operated.

Riiight!

Anyone think Babycakes would qualify: http://www.babycakesnyc.com/locations.html ?? They only have two locations, but they seem to be pretty popular/big so I don't know. Would love to stock up on some cupcakes.

[shrirambhat]

looks like if you enrolled prior you cant again...too bad

good thing my friends and I went to a local restaurant in Tempe on Saturday that accepted AMEX my final bill was 50.15 cents before tax and my friend and I split it two ways so I had 25.08 charged to my AMEX. It better qualify its a family owned restaurant so will be happy when i see that credit back on my card.

[slycat]

does not say anywhere when we will get the dough back...i signed up but it'd be nice to know if we'll have to pay it off first

[synaptix]

does not say anywhere when we will get the dough back...i signed up but it'd be nice to know if we'll have to pay it off first

I did this on Saturday (liquor store for 2 six packs of American craft beer and a four pack of Belgian Tripel. Yum..)

Already have the credit on my statement. Now if only my rebates would come this fast...

[slycat]

I did this on Saturday (liquor store for 2 six packs of American craft beer and a four pack of Belgian Tripel. Yum..)

Already have the credit on my statement. Now if only my rebates would come this fast...

wow nice!~

[ghstudio]

I predict that Amex will be in discussions with every state's consumer protection agency after this deal is over. There is really no clear way that you or me, the buyers, can know if a store is a franchise or if it is a small business. Did anyone note that the terms say "participating merchant".....did anyone know what merchants were part of this program? I explained the program to at least two stores that took Amex.

It's really an incredibly stupid marketing effort. If Amex had any marketing savy, they would have sent info in advance to every store that takes their card...with some big sticker to put on their window advertising that they are participating. The stores could have advertised that they were participating. But, no one at Amex apparently thought of that.....

Oh well...enjoy the $25....we did.

[benedict]

Well, the charge shows up on my AMEX account but no statement credit yet. Should I be worried? I bought 7 bags of chips at MSRP which was around $4 each. =/

[Tazmania99]

Charged on 11/27, $25 credit showed on 11/29! Sweet!!

[wnielsen1]

I went to the local liquor store on Saturday 11/27 (the original day of the promotion) and bought a bottle of Johnnie Black - credit is already listed on the account!

[lacross]

got three $25 back. just to share. went to an italian resturant, spent $55, and asked teh waitress to split the bill with two of my amex cards. got both
got another one at local gas station and paid inside. got that.
i registered two more and another nice meal

[Mydiscover]

Got 3 $25 credits back. Even my macy's Amex card was credited back. Nice.

[protox]

Got 3 $25 credits back. Even my macy's Amex card was credited back. Nice.

Really? Damn, my Citi AA Amex never did. My wife does have a Macys one so maybe I should sign that card up.

[Mydiscover]

Really? Damn, my Citi AA Amex never did. My wife does have a Macys one so maybe I should sign that card up.

Amex is really good on promos to me . I have signed up for the spend 500 and get 50,000 points 6 times already these past 3 years and always got it even though it states limit one per customer. Also they credit the accounts real fast on promos like these. You better sign up your wife's Macy's Amex card asap before it's close.

[shansen751]

got my credit today. showessmall bis sat -25.00

[rangav]

got my credit today. showessmall bis sat -25.00

Mine too showed up today...

[aphextwin07]

i still dont see the benefit of having an Am. Express card as a typical consumer. I guess they have some benefits if you're considered rich and wealthy? anyway, isn't this discount practically negated after factoring in annual membership fees?

[YESHHHH]

i still dont see the benefit of having an Am. Express card as a typical consumer. I guess they have some benefits if you're considered rich and wealthy? anyway, isn't this discount practically negated after factoring in annual membership fees?
There are numerous AMEX cards w/o annual fees.

[aphextwin07]

There are numerous AMEX cards w/o annual fees.

oh ok. of the millions of AMEX offers i've received in the mail over the past 10 years every single one has had an annual fee. ive never had a need/desire to seek one out online so i assumed it was standard.

[trippinbilly]

oh ok. of the millions of AMEX offers i've received in the mail over the past 10 years every single one has had an annual fee. ive never had a need/desire to seek one out online so i assumed it was standard.

I use American Express Blue for almost everything. I earn about $1000 a year cashback. No fees.

[aphextwin07]

I use American Express Blue for almost everything. I earn about $1000 a year cashback. No fees.

interesting... i could have sworn there was an annual fee on the Blue offers I've received in the mail... lately i've just been throwing them away. will check it out again i guess.

[b939555]

I didn't get any refunds! :( I spent $28 at a local indian grocery store!

[ghostwriter66]

I didn't get any refunds! :( I spent $28 at a local indian grocery store!

I takes a couple of days to process through .. also .. are you sure that he wasn't part of a larger Indian Store conglomarate (sp) ... I initially spent $30 at a chinese restaurant here in my small town and it turned out he is owned by some large a$$ Chinese company in Dallas... but I did spend $32 at my local hardware store and got the refund of -25.00 three days later...

[dvrvarma]

I didn't get any refunds! :( I spent $28 at a local indian grocery store!

Me too. I didn't get any credit. I enrolled two cards. I used once at Indian grocery and once at Indian restaurant and didn't see any credit till now

[iluvpinktacos]

sometimes i hate AMEX. it's accepted at 20% of all stores. i'm 0 for 9 today

[Jitterbug59]

Well, the charge shows up on my AMEX account but no statement credit yet. Should I be worried? I bought 7 bags of chips at MSRP which was around $4 each. =/

Best use so far. I like your style of thinking.


:worship::worship::worship:

[BenAam]

How do we know this is a legit site and not a phising site? anyway to verify?

I Clicked on the (HTTPS://) PadLock to Verify Site Certificate.. seemed to match..
Hope this helps.. Also you may want to try this Link via FaceBook .. goes to Same AmEx WebPage..

http://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday

Click on the AmEx "Click on "Enroll to Get $25 Back" .. takes you to
this AmEx Page
https://enroll.amexnetwork.com/US/sbs/?extlink=em-open-2010sbs-open

Similar to the Link in OP (without the Referring External Site Link Name!! and yes Coming From SD)

http://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=2428888&sdop=1&sdfid=9&u2=https://enroll.amexnetwork.com/US/sbs/

(Both Pages Look Same to me)

FYI: Found some additional Info. .just in case you want to read about it..

http://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday#!/SmallBusinessSaturday?v=info

http://smallbusinesssaturday.com/

Thnx OP & Repped

[TheNumber82]

Bought $30 worth of liquor at my local store (NYC) and already got my AMEX credit 3 days later.

[kris259]

I predict that Amex will be in discussions with every state's consumer protection agency after this deal is over. There is really no clear way that you or me, the buyers, can know if a store is a franchise or if it is a small business. Did anyone note that the terms say "participating merchant".....did anyone know what merchants were part of this program? I explained the program to at least two stores that took Amex.

It's really an incredibly stupid marketing effort. If Amex had any marketing savy, they would have sent info in advance to every store that takes their card...with some big sticker to put on their window advertising that they are participating. The stores could have advertised that they were participating. But, no one at Amex apparently thought of that.....

Oh well...enjoy the $25....we did.

if you as an adult cannot determine or dont ask the store manager if it is a chain or an independently owned small biz... then you dont deserve the 25$... its a way for AMEX to help out small biz that need some cash flow...and for them to entice you to spend and they lose money (25bucks minus their % cut they charge to use the card for biz owners) but in reality they dont lose money bc its part of their marketing budget....

so instead of spending that money on some mailers and advertising campaign and stickers which nobody would care about... they put it out there to their customers and make them "look good" in business owners eyes and some customers who say hey they are helping small biz....

like i said local liquor store, local eatery...etc...

[kbboyd]

I posted this on one of the AMEX $25 off threads so if this is redundant sorry; however, it might help some others... Anyway, I called AMEX about this promotion and expressed my concern for the "local/small business" qualification and the C/S rep said if I purchased something (I did at a liquor store) and thought that it should qualify for the rebate all I would have to do is call and tell AMEX and they would credit my account. To me it appears that there is no way to lose with this... Did I mention I registered two AMEXs... $50 big ones!!! or maybe a couple nice 750ml if you know what I mean...:drool:

oh yeah, let the 1st rule people start posting

[calisoldier83]

Activated this on Saturday and ate at a local restaurant, credited today!

[thecompdude]

Used at an Indian restaurant in Seattle Saturday night. Got my credit today

11/29/2010 Mon Small Biz Sat #SBS11 001 0 -25.00

[jdms2000]

i spent sat and got credit monday. awesome. got rejected by 2 stores before, though

[rc9238]

Did anyone register 2 cards and get the credit on both cards?

[JDILLA]

hmm... now to find a small business that takes amex..

[polvoprismboy]

Spent $26 at a local liquor store...found some Four Lokos! Thank you AMEX for allowing me to try these before they disappear and not actually paying for them.

[Icefroggy6]

Spent $50 at the local head shop and enjoyed my personal 50% off sale.
Credit posted to account today for $25.

Thank you AMEX.

[shadowshopper]

I own my own local small business.

Can I just register my own AMEX and make a payment to myself thru PayPal using my Amex and get the credit? ;) lol

[Strangermusic]

Remember your local comic book shops for places to spend the free $25. Some of them take AMEX and offer a good variety of stuff for Christmas presents like books and toys.

[kobe4mvp]

I own my own local small business.

Can I just register my own AMEX and make a payment to myself thru PayPal using my Amex and get the credit? ;) lol

I don't think online qualified....

Did anyone register 2 cards and get the credit on both cards?

I register my card and my bro's additional card, both got credited.

[Mattify]

I have a joint account, are all holders on the account able to get in on this offer?? or is it 25 credit per ACCOUNT.

I have several amex cards and I already received credit on my gold, blue cards.. if my spouse can get in on this offer, sweet!!

I register my card and my bro's additional card, both got credited.[/QUOTE]
is your bros card a joint account with you?? or are they separate accounts?

[badboy2man]

sorry if been asked. If you did $25 on 11/27/10, can you register again with same AMEX card for this extension $25 ? THX.

EDIT: just tried to register the same card again. Got this msg "Oops, our records show that you've already enrolled for this offer. We limit the number of times that a Cardmember can enroll for each offer." Would need to apply for another AMEX card LOL.

[TATYS00]

never got the confirmation email. Anyone who registered between yesterday/today got it?

[protox]

never got the confirmation email. Anyone who registered between yesterday/today got it?

Yes, I registered this morning my wife's Macy's Amex and got confirmation right away.

[sweecy]

Yes, I registered this morning my wife's Macy's Amex and got confirmation right away.

same here.. i registered and got the confirmation back immediately.

thanks and repped

[cybertommy]

never got the confirmation email. Anyone who registered between yesterday/today got it?


Registered my Blue yesterday and didn't get a reply. I tried to do it again and it said only one cardmember per offer.

[pepper2005]

I did register two cards last night (one for me and one for my husband) and I got the confirmation right away...

[BayAreaGuy]

Got credit today - wasn't expecting it :) sweet

[SlickForLife]

i have a card under my name. My husband has a separate card under his name. And I have another card that is "backed up" by HIS first card. Question is I know i can register the first 2, however can i register that third card? thanks

[mrazzino423]

Sweet! Got $25 credit and didn't even realize I was spending at a small business! I went to a local brewery on Sunday (11/28) and made a $42 purchase, and got $25 back!! Not bad for lunch for 3 people :) Thanks OP

[SLickCate]

never got the confirmation email. Anyone who registered between yesterday/today got it?

I posted yesterday in the other thread. I still have not received confirmation email and I signed up for DH and myself yesterday afternoon.

[ironxman99]

if we signed up for the original Small Business Saturday, but never purchased anything that day, are we automatically enrolled in this new extended offer?

[hermano]

thanks, now to figure out who my local small businesses that I want to do business with...

[sephu6]

I registered 2 cards got credit for the Blue Cash card but still waiting on the Delta card

[killbarney]

Thanks for the heads-up

[cdryuncle]

Anyone try a small business gas station?

[st0ney71]

Just registered but I don't know any small business that accepts AMEX.

[ranova]

Just registered but I don't know any small business that accepts AMEX.

haha thats the ironic part of this whole thing

[marcatwork]

got 25$ credit on my fidelity amex card today. seems like co-branded cards are included.

"REGISTERED CARD PROGRAMS - NEW YORK, NY $25.00 CR "

[chimmy826]

got 25$ credit on my fidelity amex card today. seems like co-branded cards are included.

"REGISTERED CARD PROGRAMS - NEW YORK, NY $25.00 CR "

When did you make your purchase?

[christy1229]

Got my $25 credit the day after I had a nice Chinese dinner :)

[bobbyk418]

Just registered but I don't know any small business that accepts AMEX.

there are tons of small businesses that accept amex. Restaurants, Convenience stores, Liquor Stores, bunch of shops/kiosks in the malls etc..

Small businesses aren't as against Amex as you would think. Amex charges 3% usually for transactions. Visa/Mastercard charge about 2%, but if you use any type of rewards card, they add about 1% to that, then if you enter in the card #, they charge you extra, and they charge you $.25/transaction. I pay more for visa/mastercard than I do for Amex after I calculate all the fees. Who doesn't use a rewards card nowadays?

[ekky]

Registered and got the email confirmation. Spent 40 at a local beer store on Saturday. No credit showing up yet.

They say it might take up to 5 business days to show up so I'll give it until next week before calling in. Anyone haven't received a credit yet?

[Netdude]

Registered and got the email confirmation. Spent 40 at a local beer store on Saturday. No credit showing up yet.

They say it might take up to 5 business days to show up so I'll give it until next week before calling in. Anyone haven't received a credit yet?

still haven't gotten mine. maybe soon? I bought on saturday.

[sdgrizdan]

I got my $25 amex credit on my account on Monday, November 29 after spending $28 at a small business on the prior Saturday!!

I was surprised how easy and fast that was....I was expecting to have to call AMEX up and demand that I qualified for the credit!

[shiftless]

Registered and got the email confirmation. Spent 40 at a local beer store on Saturday. No credit showing up yet.

They say it might take up to 5 business days to show up so I'll give it until next week before calling in. Anyone haven't received a credit yet?

Haven't gotten mine from a Saturday transaction either.

[ak11228]

I have a regular starwood Amex card and received credit already. I also registered for citi amex which used a different account duh its citi, my question is will my citi amex give me another $25 credit? Can anyone confirm it before I spend $25 for stuff i wouldnt buy...? Thanks slickdealer.

[rustum]

Just registered but I don't know any small business that accepts AMEX.
There are lot of Desi stores in big cities. They sell groceries at decent price.

[rustum]

I have a regular starwood Amex card and received credit already. I also registered for citi amex which used a different account duh its citi, my question is will my citi amex give me another $25 credit? Can anyone confirm it before I spend $25 for stuff i wouldnt buy...? Thanks slickdealer.
I have received $25 for citi amex platinum account.

[krmpradeep]

I was going through Smartypig.com 's website and found this gem of a page that is pretty much a huge list of small businesses searchable by zipcode:

https://www.smartypig.com/account/cash-rewards-card/offers

We might still have to confirm if these businesses are not part of a bigger local/national chain.

EDIT: Just realized that you actually have to sign up for a free account to access this link. Not affiliated/trying to promote smartypig here, so existing members, check it out :-)

[smokarz]

i have 3 different amex cards, does this work on all three or just limit to 1 per person?

[rr423]

I did this on Saturday at my local liquor store and bought so much beer is not even funny. The way I stocked up, I'm set till next year.

25$ of beer is going to last you till next year??

[HISI808]

25$ of beer is going to last you till next year??

Maybe he only drinks one beer a month, lol

[darvin]

I made a purchase on 11/29 and the $25 was credited on 11/30.

[rr423]

Maybe he only drinks one beer a month, lol

haha 25 dollars might last me an extended weekend :)

[SDNYC]

Just checked and I got my credit yesterday!:bounce:

[TheBigmac]

25$ of beer is going to last you till next year??

I didn't Buy $25 worth of beer. I bought $50. I like to have a beer while cooking and sometimes I crack open a second one when food is served, but I don't cook everyday. So sometimes, a 12 pack might last me 10 days, sometimes 2 weeks. So I was already running low, and instead of the 2 12 packs I usually buy (that would be a case), I bought 5 12 packs and it totaled 50 bucks. So the way I see it, I bought $50 worth of the beer I buy every month, but at half price. That should last me way longer than the 4 weeks that separates us from 2011.

Now in my younger days, I would have gone through 2 12 packs in a weekend. But my party days are behind me. Now I'm just a tired guy who after a long days work, enjoys a beer while cooking. (That sounds kind of sad. :) Haha. But I've lived a good life).

[vg92]

Got my credit yesterday with a Costco AMEX card after spending exactly $25 in a local restaurant. :bounce::woot::cool:

[ak11228]

I have received $25 for citi amex platinum account.

But did you already received $25 from regular Amex card from amex.com?

[Mydiscover]

Got all 5 of my Amex credits for 25 bucks each. Nice.

[rustum]

But did you already received $25 from regular Amex card from amex.com?
I have received $25 for Citi Amex Platinum card. I actually registered my wife card and spent with my card.

Got all 5 of my Amex credits for 25 bucks each. Nice.
So, it is for multiple cards per person. I will try registering my other card.

[ak11228]

Got all 5 of my Amex credits for 25 bucks each. Nice.

Are all 5 of your Amex card in the same online account?

[gkwong]

Maybe he only drinks one beer a month, lol


there's only 1 month left in this year

[SLickCate]

Did anybody receive the $25 credit that did NOT receive a confirmation email? I signed up our cards days ago, and never received a confirmation.

[Mydiscover]

Are all 5 of your Amex card in the same online account?

2 of the cards are same account but different names and numbers. The rest were all different accounts but same name.

[profitone]

I have yet to receive my 2nd credit on my main card on my costco amex-- my wifes subaccount has received the credit however-- has anyone recd 2 credit on the costco amex ? The card numbers are different for each cardholder.

[tstarks420]

Got my credit on a Macy's Amex within a week or so. Pretty pleased with this.

[kabukicho]

I was going through Smartypig.com 's website and found this gem of a page that is pretty much a huge list of small businesses searchable by zipcode:

https://www.smartypig.com/account/cash-rewards-card/offers

We might still have to confirm if these businesses are not part of a bigger local/national chain.

EDIT: Just realized that you actually have to sign up for a free account to access this link. Not affiliated/trying to promote smartypig here, so existing members, check it out :-)

wonder what the hell is smarty pig

[krmpradeep]

wonder what the hell is smarty pig


It is an online savings account with a twist.

[HISI808]

Just registered my Macy's AMEX. Got a confirmation email instantly. Already got the $25 credit with my Blue Cash AMEX.

[physicsnerd]

Just registered my Macy's AMEX. Got a confirmation email instantly. Already got the $25 credit with my Blue Cash AMEX.
Don't know if this has been suggested, but used my amex at my dentist last Weds and credit posted today.

[KoolMom]

Darn, corporate cards are not eligible! but thanks!

[truelies]

Don't know which small store accept AME, how did you guys find which one accept it?

[eparisher]

I signed up too, let's see if it works!

[chimmy826]

Don't know which small store accept AME, how did you guys find which one accept it?

I believe the answer to your question can be found with a simple quick call to the merchant.

[jameslinux]

Got my $25 credit for all 4 cards. Best deal ever.

[swak6287]

$25 before or after tax, or does it matter?

[wasabinuts2go]

Any luck with the costco executive amex?

[lovemydeals]

Got my credit on my Bloomies Amex!

[Yosemity]

Does charging for a hooker (small business) count? :lol:

[wth]

"Registration is limited to the first 300,000 enrollees"

[blunty]

Spent $27 on Saturday, received $25 credit this morning.

[thinkingbuyer]

Got 25$ for the restaurant i went out over weekend.

[Intelslacker]

Did anybody receive the $25 credit that did NOT receive a confirmation email? I signed up our cards days ago, and never received a confirmation.

me too! BoA AMEX

[SLickCate]

me too! BoA AMEX
Just got the pop up alert that I had a reply, so it prompted me to check my account again. I am one that signed up last week and never received a confirmation email. Didn't really worry about it, because I use AMEX for almost everything, and my favorite Chinese restaurant always is charged to AMEX. A credit came through yesterday 12/06 for a charge on Saturday night 12/04. Now hoping it also works on the second cardholder's account, others say it does.

Good luck all!

12/06/2010 Mon Small Biz Sat #SBS11 -25.00

[salemsha]

Got 25$ in my statement. I am not sure for what purchase..

[Heyynay]

Worked for me, I didn't wait for a confirmation email. I registered Saturday morning, went to my shop, swiped my card, put the $25 in my pocket and got my statement credit today

[bloake]

Found a seemingly one-location cheap gas station that accepts Amex without increased price yesterday! I hope to get credit with that!

[bluetrep]

$25 has to be one order or several different orders total?

[usdibya]

Got mine 25$ today after dine in "Our Place" Indian Restaurant in Irving, TX

[franzcatch]

Bought something from a local game shop back on Friday... got my credit Today!!! Wow that was fast!!!

[ellylex]

Just got the pop up alert that I had a reply, so it prompted me to check my account again. I am one that signed up last week and never received a confirmation email...Now hoping it also works on the second cardholder's account, others say it does.
12/06/2010 Mon Small Biz Sat #SBS11 -25.00

Does your second cardholder have a different card number from yours? In my case, both BofA cards have the same card number.

[JDILLA]

Used the card on Saturday and was credited today or maybe last night.

[SLickCate]

Does your second cardholder have a different card number from yours? In my case, both BofA cards have the same card number.

Yes, each card has a different number.

[marysmith]

Ha ha!! Looks like Punch Pizza counts as a "small business"... I charged $25.00 for a gift card (which came with a free reg pizza) last time we were there and got a $25 "Small Biz" credit two days later!! Lots of free pizza!! :woot:

http://www.punchpizza.com/

[unfalliblekrutc]

got my credit today! $25 gift card at a local coffee shop - $25 credit = awesome!

[LAdealman]

has anybody used a fidelity american express? i signed up but am not sure whether it will work

[nhosg0604]

This website will give you the size and other information of a local business:
www.manta.com

[yxy]

I had a dinner 2 days ago at some random local asian restaurant and $25 already showed up in my account :)
looks like everything counts. Thank OP

[softprac]

Used an Amex Macys Card on Saturday Dec 4 at my local eyeglass store. Charged showed up monday. and got the 25$ credit today.

[Katrina2010]

bought a nice sushi dinner , got $25 2 days later and bought another dinner!!! thanks!

[reetska]

Got a $25 credit yesterday and I don't even know what shop I got credited for lol :lol:

[HISI808]

$25 before or after tax, or does it matter?

As long as your statement shows a charge of $25 or more, you're set.

[lilmonster]

got my credit too! amex is awesome!

[SimbaBB]

Any one know if I purchase something from Etsy counts?

[marysmith]

Any one know if I purchase something from Etsy counts?Pretty sure it says not valid online.

[winniethegu]

Got $25 SC for use at a local restaurant. Does anyone know if the 300K redemptions have been made yet, or can we sign up another Amex card?!

[darkshadow88]

Got $25 SC for use at a local restaurant. Does anyone know if the 300K redemptions have been made yet, or can we sign up another Amex card?!

The terms & conditions say you're only allowed to register one card.

[eeegeek]

can I rinse and repeat

[BubbaAustin]

Got a $25 credit yesterday and I don't even know what shop I got credited for lol :lol:

Got the credit without using my card!
Thanks Amex

[ciberspyder]

I got my $25 in about a week!

[falafel23]

Got the credit without using my card!
Thanks Amex

I got the credit, no idea for what. Of the two charges over $25, I wouldn't consider either a small business, but I suppose a local chain, franchised gas station may count.

[smokarz]

i have 4 amex cards, i can use all 4?

[thebestman36]

So am I the only one who still never received credit from long ago purchases? All 3 cards I registered and were confirmed received no credit despite a $25 purchase at 2 diff small biz.

[TATYS00]

I got my third credit. :)

[sgb]

2 for 2 so far, including the citi Amex.

[Elimail]

So am I the only one who still never received credit from long ago purchases? All 3 cards I registered and were confirmed received no credit despite a $25 purchase at 2 diff small biz.
Is your card a business AMEX card by any chance?

[thebestman36]

1 was business card, the other 2 personal.

[cognos79]

anybody has success getting credit for gas purchases?

[tashayar]

I still haven't gotten my 1st on mt gold rewards card.

[havanagila]

2 cards and got both -$25 on my statements!!

[nhosg0604]

anybody has success getting credit for gas purchases?

Yes, I did, but I paid to the cashier not at the pump

[eSurfer]

does anyone know if the Fidelity Amex is eligible for this? Thanks!

[saku]

Got mine, thanks!

[cognos79]

Yes, I did, but I paid to the cashier not at the pump

how long did it take to get credit posted?

[chimmy826]

does anyone know if the Fidelity Amex is eligible for this? Thanks!

Yup, I got mine today actually.

Purchase made at 12/12 at my local diner, which posted on 12/14. $25 credit posted on 12/16 and showed up when I logged in today.

So far, three cards and three credits.

1) Amex Blue
2) Starwood Preferred Guest
3) Fidelity AmEx

Made a purchase with my PenFed AmEx a couple nights ago and hoping that one posts as well.

[bossfan]

I'm having no luck on this or my American Express Daily Wish. I just got my credit card statement, and it had my restaurant charge on 11/27, but no $25 credit. it also didn't have credits for two Daily Wish offers I won. Not too happy about this.

[dingdong123]

thanks, got credit on BoA Amex Card for local restaurant bill withing 3 days of posting.

[taz2000]

sorry for a Noob Question

if I got 1 account but 2 cards(different card#s) can I sign up twice???

[smokarz]

Yup, I got mine today actually.

Purchase made at 12/12 at my local diner, which posted on 12/14. $25 credit posted on 12/16 and showed up when I logged in today.

So far, three cards and three credits.

1) Amex Blue
2) Starwood Preferred Guest
3) Fidelity AmEx

Made a purchase with my PenFed AmEx a couple nights ago and hoping that one posts as well.

i thought it's only limit to one card per person?

[nhosg0604]

how long did it take to get credit posted?

It took 2 days for credit posted after transaction posted

[SLickCate]

Got my 2nd credit, just to recap:


Costco AMEX, joint account, 2 cards with different numbers so registered each card
1st purchase local Chinese food, credited in 2 days
2nd purchase local Pizza place, also received credit in 2 days!

[chimmy826]

i thought it's only limit to one card per person?

Then I guess you thought incorrectly. Might have helped that I used three four different e-mail addresses, but I have a feeling that it might have worked even with the same e-mail address.

[jspk]

got my $25, after 2 days eating at a local japanese restaurant

[clumsybunny]

does anybody know if you can get two credits for starwood personal and starwood business?

i guess starwood business is a corporate card so it's not valid?

[Shellac]

sorry for a Noob Question

if I got 1 account but 2 cards(different card#s) can I sign up twice???

I signed up both the cards on my single account and have received 2 credits already. I checked with customer service and they told me I can sign up as many cards as I want.

I also signed up my Starwood card but haven't made a purchase yet.

[ToughPeanut]

Yup, I got mine today actually.

Purchase made at 12/12 at my local diner, which posted on 12/14. $25 credit posted on 12/16 and showed up when I logged in today.

So far, three cards and three credits.

1) Amex Blue
2) Starwood Preferred Guest
3) Fidelity AmEx

Made a purchase with my PenFed AmEx a couple nights ago and hoping that one posts as well.

I tried to register more than 2 cards and got rejected saying that 2 is the limit. How did you get 3 registered?

[chimmy826]

I tried to register more than 2 cards and got rejected saying that 2 is the limit. How did you get 3 registered?

Used different e-mail addresses, but not sure if I had to do that. Just figured it was the best method to get multiple credits.

[clumsybunny]

hmm I spoke to the amex rep about getting a second credit on my amex card but she said it's only good one per person?

i have a starwood preferred guest personal and business card. i only got one $25 credit :T. maybe because they're linked?

[deyainrdy4ds]

worked on my Amex Blue and Amex clear within a few days

[bluesky51]

THX a lot...spent $25 on SAT 12/18 then got it in my acct on MON 12/20...This is fast...:)

[ArosaDeal]

sorry for a Noob Question

if I got 1 account but 2 cards(different card#s) can I sign up twice???

I have a friend who created 50 authorized users and signed them all up and got credited for all of them!

[ToughPeanut]

I have a friend who created 50 authorized users and signed them all up and got credited for all of them!

I tried to do more than 2, and it said "youve exceeded the maximum number of cards allowed to be registered for this promotion"

[ArosaDeal]

I tried to do more than 2, and it said "youve exceeded the maximum number of cards allowed to be registered for this promotion"

Do the authorized users have the same card numbers. With the Starwood card it worked which has different card # for each user.

[ToughPeanut]

Do the authorized users have the same card numbers. With the Starwood card it worked which has different card # for each user.

Oh.... I actually have 3 AmEx cards (SPG, Delta, Hilton). Only 2 got approved for the promotion. They seem to limit the number of cards 1 person can register under their own name.

[bird2730]

I'm still not sure whether a place is considered a local business or not. If it's got more than 1 location (but technically I wouldn't consider it a chain), would that mean it's NOT a small biz? I went to manta.com, but didn't see too many restaurants listed.

Also, if I register a new card and DON'T get a confirmation email, I'm assuming that means that 300K enrollees has been reached?

[poo]

I'm still not sure whether a place is considered a local business or not. If it's got more than 1 location (but technically I wouldn't consider it a chain), would that mean it's NOT a small biz? I went to manta.com, but didn't see too many restaurants listed.

Also, if I register a new card and DON'T get a confirmation email, I'm assuming that means that 300K enrollees has been reached?

Are all the locations local and owned by someone in the same area? Finding a local restaurant should be the easiest type to find.

I never got an email but still received the credit; however, what I purchased was easily returnable if I didn't get a credit within 5 business days.

[chimmy826]

Do the authorized users have the same card numbers. With the Starwood card it worked which has different card # for each user.

I got the credit on all four of my AmEx cards...

Blue
Starwood
Fidelity
Penfed

[salmank2]

for Bank of America -- American Express card holders...what is the transaction called for receiving the $25 credit...is it called "REGISTERED CARD PROGRA"???? or is the $25 statement credit called something else?

[sktung]

Great Promotion - a nice gift from American Express!

Got 2 Credits on Amex Starwood
Got 2 Credits on Amex Costco

In both cases, the Wife and I share one Account but have different Credit Card #s. $25 Credits showed up automatically.

[clumsybunny]

did u guys use different emails or the same email?

[chimmy826]

different e-mails

[Pho-King]

Yes, I did, but I paid to the cashier not at the pump
Which gas station did you used?

[Banger]

Got my $25 by using it a local restaurant...

[nhosg0604]

Which gas station did you used?

Gas Stop
899 N 13th St
San Jose, 95112

Yuo can use www.manta.com to check for any business to see the scale of it.

[jsugayan]

This worked for me and AMEX applied the credit within a couple of days.. Amazing. Saved me half of my $50 secret santa budget. Went to a ma and pa gift shop. :cool:

[dingdong123]

for Bank of America -- American Express card holders...what is the transaction called for receiving the $25 credit...is it called "REGISTERED CARD PROGRA"???? or is the $25 statement credit called something else?

Yeah...

[NigerianMichael]

Repped on two of my Amex. Thanks OP

[theendiswrong]

repped, i got in late on this deal, signed up, ate sum chicken wings at roosters, left a $5.54 tip to make it an even $25, got the credit 2 days later, nice

[jsugayan]

My girlfriend let me use her AMEX for a $20 hour foot massage. $5 tip and AMEX picked up the tab. Again Nice! :cool:

[Shellac]

did u guys use different emails or the same email?

Same email for 3 cards(2 in my name and one with another user on one of my accounts). I've already received all 3 credits.

[CinandGin]

Got my $25! Thanks Amex!

[paul1981]

Did anyone receive credit on a Starwood business card?

[plumwine]

I have citi issued amex premier pass card. does that work?