American Express and Booker Group team on card acceptance across Premier, Londis, Budgens, Family Shopper stores
American Express has stepped up its partnership with Booker Group, meaning thousands more independent retailers across the UK will be able to accept its in-store card payments under a new agreement.
The tie up covers eligible Premier, Londis, Budgens and Family Shopper retailers.
American Express will work with Booker Group to supply a range of marketing and point of purchase materials to its store owners, along with details of how they can start accepting American Express cards.
Managing Director, Booker Group – Retail, Colm Johnson, says: “We are delighted that our Symbol brand retailers can benefit from a new agreement.”
“This deal will drive footfall to stores and help with overall profitability. Being able to pay with Amex gives shoppers another reason to choose our Symbol stores and this has been warmly received by our retailers.”
Dan Edelman, Vice President and UK General Manager, Merchant Services at American Express, comments: “We’re delighted to offer more of Booker Group’s retail partners access to Amex’s loyal and high spending card members.”
“In the UK, more places than ever before now accept Amex, and we remain committed to ensuring that our card members can use their card wherever they want to shop.”
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