The change takes effect Aug. 18. Amex said eBay represents less than 0.2% of its total network volume.
Online marketplace behemoth eBay said it plans to no longer accept American Express, citing what the company says are “unacceptably high fees” and that customers have other payment options to shop online. It's a notable blow to American Express, whose customers are often the most attractive among merchants and spend the most money per month on their cards. “After careful consideration, eBay has decided to no longer accept American Express globally effective Aug. 17 due to the unacceptably high fees American Express charges for processing credit card transactions," said eBay spokesman Scott Overland, in a statement.
American Express (AXP) closed the most recent trading day at $236.88, moving -1.3% from the previous trading session.