What is American Express?
The American Express Company is a multinational corporation specialized in payment card services and a leading issuer of personal, small business, and corporate credit cards.
How to Create an American Express Account
Step 1 | Number of Merchant IDs
- If you currently have more than one Merchant ID please contact pcihelp@uw.edu before continuing to steps 2 and 3. Additionally, please note in your email if you need access to chargebacks.
- If you only have one Merchant ID please continue to steps 2 and 3.
Step 2 | Needed Information
In order to create an American Express account you will need:
- Your New Provided Merchant ID
- The UW's Business Checking Account Number (contact pcihelp@uw.edu for the Account Number)
- The UW’s Tax ID (91-6001537)
Step 3 | Enroll in American Express
- Select American Express below to navigate the online Portal. Once you're there, select Register Now. Please contact pcihelp@uw.edu with your American Express user ID if you need access to chargebacks.
Note* Once you have submitted the form, American Express will create an account and send you 2 emails; one is your user ID and the other is your temporary password.