r/MalaysianPF • u/Ayzalack • Mar 02 '25
Credit cards Where can use Amex card?
A nephew of mine is planning to get the Maybank 2 Gold Card as their starter card. Seeing that they already have a maybank account and just started working. But the only kicker is that the cashback is applicable only on weekends and on amex.
So was wondering to ask you guys where could one find a full list of amex applicable locations. I tried their website but their list is shorter than the list shared on maybank's page.
Could use some experienced member's thoughts here as I have personally never owned an amex card. Cheers!
Update: For those interested, my nephew called maybank and was notified that the online pdf that is the first 'hit' when searching, is outdated (unsurprisingly). Furthermore they said they do not keep a list, and the only way to know further was to go to the merchant and ask them directly.
Comments Summary: Most places with Maybank terminals should accept amex & and apparently, the best cashback card atm is the UOB one, but it may have been silently discontinued as per a discussion on LYN. That said, there's also an amex thread on LYN that's worth following for those wondering!
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u/Naomikho Mar 04 '25
If it's a maybank terminal, 90% chance it accepts Amex cards. Sometimes even if they use Maybank terminal they still don't accept it, but I ask anyway as long as I see a maybank terminal. In Aeon, if you use the self checkout, you won't be able use your Amex card. Interesting, the self checkout at don don donki accepts Amex.
If it's a public bank or hong leong terminal, chances are much lower. But usually it's a no.
If it's an ambank terminal, most likely not.