But at least merchants will have the choice now. In markets where you're operating on a 3% margin whether they're using amex or not can make or break the deal.

But at least merchants will have the choice now. In markets where you're operating on a 3% margin whether they're using amex or not can make or break the deal. Giving the consumer the option to pay a little extra or choose another payment method seems like a better solution than simply blocking amex altogether