What is American Express ?
American Express is a highly popular payment scheme with nearly two million users in France.
It is a payment scheme similar to CB, Visa, and Mastercard but with a different payment structure. It is a card that is neither a debit card nor a credit card and includes a 15-digit number, an expiration date, and a 4-digit CVV.
Characteristics of Payments via American Express
- The final customer is not immediately debited after the payment but at the end of the month.
- American Express offers a 3DS called SafeKey, triggered by American Express based on payment characteristics and information they have about the cardholder.
- Refunds (full or partial) are possible.
- Fund availability is instantly verified during payment.
How Does American Express Work with Payplug ?
On your checkout page, the choice is distinct from the traditional payment methods like CB, Visa, MasterCard. After selecting American Express, your customer is redirected to a Payplug payment form specific to American Express. The customer provides their payment information as in a traditional payment.
How to Activate the Feature ?
To benefit from this feature, you must contact our support or your account manager.
Compatible Modules and Configuration Guides
Below is the list of modules officially supporting American Express:
- PrestaShop 1.7 and 1.6
- WooCommerce
- Shopify
- Magento 2
- Sylius