Amex Adds ~20M Merchant Locations Worldwide in 2026

American Express has made significant strides in expanding its merchant acceptance network. The company recently announced that it added approximately 20 million merchant locations worldwide this year, bringing the total number of locations accepting Amex cards to over 190 million.

This growth is particularly notable outside of the US, where the number of Amex-accepting merchant locations has more than doubled in the past four years. The expansion is a testament to American Express's efforts to increase its global reach and convenience for cardholders.

The company's efforts to expand its network have been ongoing, but this recent milestone marks a significant achievement in that endeavor.