PEX vs Amex

Compare expense platforms to see how PEX stacks up compared to Amex.

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Why some of these industry leading companies choose PEX

Reasons to love PEX

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Control from day one

Instantly issue virtual cards with pre-approved limits, merchant restrictions, and automated enforcer

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Real-time visibility & automation

Streamline receipt-matching, assign GL codes automatically, and keep spend compliant with approval workflows. No chasing receipts, no delays

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Seamless integrations, real human support

Connect with your essential business tools while enjoying personalized assistance from our dedicated support team whenever you need it

How PEX compares vs Amex

You can always expect more with PEX

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Physical, virtual, & digital cards
Charge, Prepaid & Disburse cards×
No annual fee×
Robust, highly configurable spend controls×
Automatic receipt matching×
Easy to use reimbursements×
Custom accounting integrations×
Top-tier service & support×
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The card that does your back-end work in real time

Most corporate cards are great for spending—but not for managing spend.

Anahid K
Accounts payable and receivable coordinator

“PEX is so user friendly. Creating and controlling cards is so easy. The app helps a lot when you are away from the office/desk. The ability to add receipts and notes to all transactions is great.”

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PEX saves clients time and money2

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of customers saved money with spend controls
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of customers saved time tracking expenses
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of customers improved productivity using PEX

Frequently asked questions

Questions about how PEX stacks up against the competition? Find answers here.

How is support handled?

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1 Information cited from company websites as of January 2026 and is subject to change. 2 PEX customer survey, 2023.