American Express

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.  

American Express 

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.