Amex Business Link Transforms B2B Payments for Enterprise Participants Across Global Markets

American Express has unveiled a new digital infrastructure designed specifically for network partners to enhance their business payment offerings. The Amex Business Link platform enables third-party issuers and acquirers to deliver comprehensive payment solutions that combine traditional card transactions with alternative settlement methods, spanning both domestic and international operations.

Reshaping Payment Operations for Network Partners

The ecosystem addresses a critical shift toward digital payment infrastructure in the B2B sector. Network participants benefit from access to American Express’ industry-leading fraud prevention capabilities and payment infrastructure, combined with specialized issuing and acquiring competencies. Mohammed Badi, President of Global Network Services at American Express, emphasized that this represents a meaningful evolution in how businesses execute commercial transactions.

The platform grants partners multiple strategic advantages:

• Streamlined digital integration workflows for customer onboarding
• Capital access programs enabling working capital solutions for participating businesses
• Expanded reach to enterprise customers within the American Express network
• Comprehensive support infrastructure including technical guidance and managed implementation services

Comprehensive Tools for Operational Efficiency

For end-users operating on the Amex Business Link network, the solution delivers unified payment management capabilities. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing enterprise software through API connectivity, supporting ERP and CRM system architectures. Participants gain access to multiple settlement rails including card payments, automated clearinghouse transfers, wire transactions, and traditional checks.

Advanced analytics provide real-time visibility into transaction patterns and business growth metrics. Automated reconciliation features reduce administrative overhead while dynamic reporting functionality enables comprehensive financial monitoring and audit trails across payment channels.

Market Expansion and Current Adoption

The Amex Business Link ecosystem is currently operating across five markets with over 500 active enterprise customers. The platform’s design enables flexible, real-time payment method selection, allowing businesses to optimize their transaction strategies based on specific operational requirements.

This infrastructure positions American Express to capture evolving demand in the B2B payments sector as enterprises increasingly prioritize digital solutions for supplier and customer payment relationships.