As shoppers hit the high street in preparation for this year’s festive season, American Express is again encouraging the nation to support local businesses with the return of its popular Shop Small Offer.

From 1-3 December 2023, American Express^® UK Cardmembers will receive a £5 statement credit when they spend £15 or more at participating small businesses across the UK. The Offer can be used up to 3 times, once per participating small business location, meaning that Cardmembers can reward themselves with up to £15 back in statement credits, helping their spending go further this December.

The Shop Small Offer will launch on the eve of Small Business Saturday (which returns on 2 December 2023). American Express continues to be the principal supporter of Small Business Saturday, championing the high street and encouraging the nation to shop small in the run up to the festive season and beyond. New research¹ from American Express shows that 79% of UK adults think it’s important to support local businesses when shopping this Christmas.

Harry Mole, Vice President at American Express, said: “Our research shows there is a strong desire among shoppers to support small businesses which sit at the heart of our local communities. We’re proud to champion them once again with our Shop Small campaign which offers Cardmembers cashback on their festive and everyday shopping, while encouraging all-important footfall on the high street. Over this crucial shopping period, we invite our Cardmembers to show their love for the places that make our villages, towns and cities so special.”

Cardmembers need to enrol for the Shop Small Offer, which they can do from today (17 November 2023), through the Amex^® App or their Online Account. Cardmembers must save the Offer to their Card before spending at the small business in order to receive the statement credit. They can search for participating businesses via the Shop Small Map.

Terms, locations and payment restrictions apply. For full terms and conditions please see here. Offer excludes Corporate and Pre-Paid Cards.