American Express Payment Provider Usage Database
Explore 1.3m verified e-commerce stores accepting American Express. Analyze payment adoption, merchant insights, and market opportunities.
Detected across 1.3m domains. 1.3m verified as active stores with physical delivery.
· · Next full refresh: April 2026
1.3m verified active stores out of 1.3m detected · 95.5% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
Shopify leads with 99.4% of stores with physical delivery (1,263,043 stores) , followed by Custom (0.2%) and WooCommerce (0.2%) .
Note: This distribution covers only stores selling physical products with active shopping carts and physical product shipping. Digital products, services, and non-transactional sites are excluded. All stores are verified by our proprietary AI model to ensure accurate e-commerce classification.
Top 10 Platforms (Physical Delivery)
1,263,043 stores
2,779 stores
2,699 stores
666 stores
534 stores
496 stores
316 stores
74 stores
65 stores
43 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | 1263043 | 99.38% |
| Custom | 2779 | 0.22% |
| WooCommerce | 2699 | 0.21% |
| EasyStore | 666 | 0.05% |
| Zoorix, Shopify | 534 | 0.04% |
| Shopify, Zoorix | 496 | 0.04% |
| OpenCart | 316 | 0.02% |
| PrestaShop | 74 | 0.01% |
| Magento | 65 | 0.01% |
| TargetBay, Shopify | 43 | 0.00% |
| EC-CUBE | 39 | 0.00% |
| Shopify, TargetBay | 35 | 0.00% |
| Shopify, UpsellPlus | 31 | 0.00% |
| Wix eCommerce | 30 | 0.00% |
| OpenCart, Shopify | 29 | 0.00% |
All Stores Distribution
Shopify holds 99.4% share of all American Express e-commerce stores (1,322,745) , with Custom at 0.2% and WooCommerce at 0.2% (March 2026) .
Note: This broader view includes all domains where e-commerce signals were detected, useful for lead generation and competitive analysis. Some may be inactive or non-transactional. For verified active stores, see the default view above.
Top 10 Platforms (All Stores)
1,322,745 stores
2,779 stores
3,206 stores
713 stores
551 stores
502 stores
318 stores
80 stores
69 stores
43 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | 1322745 | 99.37% |
| Custom | 2779 | 0.21% |
| WooCommerce | 3206 | 0.24% |
| EasyStore | 713 | 0.05% |
| Zoorix, Shopify | 551 | 0.04% |
| Shopify, Zoorix | 502 | 0.04% |
| OpenCart | 318 | 0.02% |
| PrestaShop | 80 | 0.01% |
| Magento | 69 | 0.01% |
| TargetBay, Shopify | 43 | 0.00% |
| EC-CUBE | 39 | 0.00% |
| Shopify, TargetBay | 35 | 0.00% |
| Shopify, UpsellPlus | 31 | 0.00% |
| Wix eCommerce | 43 | 0.00% |
| OpenCart, Shopify | 29 | 0.00% |
Categories Distribution
Clothing & Accessories leads with 32.4% of all stores (286,922 stores) , followed by Health & Beauty (17.9%) and Food & Beverages (8.2%) .
Base: 885,595 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (69.7% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
286,922 stores
158,632 stores
72,732 stores
72,385 stores
43,095 stores
42,564 stores
33,936 stores
33,388 stores
28,348 stores
27,416 stores
Visual Distribution
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing & Accessories | 286922 | 32.40% |
| Health & Beauty | 158632 | 17.91% |
| Food & Beverages | 72732 | 8.21% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 72385 | 8.17% |
| Home & Garden | 43095 | 4.87% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 42564 | 4.81% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 33936 | 3.83% |
| Electronics & Technology | 33388 | 3.77% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 28348 | 3.20% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 27416 | 3.10% |
| Pets & Pet Supplies | 24613 | 2.78% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 20930 | 2.36% |
| Toys & Games | 17152 | 1.94% |
| Baby & Toddler | 11947 | 1.35% |
| Books & Media | 11535 | 1.30% |
Shipping Carriers Distribution
USPS leads with 21.1% among AI-verified physical stores (71,684 stores) , followed by UPS (19.5%) and DHL (17.2%) .
Base: 217,413 AI-verified physical stores with detectable shipping carriers (16.3% coverage of all stores). Percentages show share of detected carrier instances (stores may use multiple carriers).
Detected from checkout/shipping pages and shipment widgets; cross-border carriers included where visible.
Top 10 Shipping Carriers
71,684 stores
66,128 stores
58,359 stores
39,142 stores
21,797 stores
16,837 stores
14,745 stores
9,616 stores
8,520 stores
7,921 stores
Visual Distribution
| Shipping Carrier | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | 71684 | 21.09% |
| UPS | 66128 | 19.45% |
| DHL | 58359 | 17.17% |
| FedEx | 39142 | 11.51% |
| Royal Mail | 21797 | 6.41% |
| DPD | 16837 | 4.95% |
| Australia Post | 14745 | 4.34% |
| GLS | 9616 | 2.83% |
| Canada Post | 8520 | 2.51% |
| Colissimo | 7921 | 2.33% |
| Hermes | 5388 | 1.58% |
| La Poste | 5213 | 1.53% |
| Mondial Relay | 4993 | 1.47% |
| PostNL | 4842 | 1.42% |
| Correios | 4787 | 1.41% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 317,120 new stores were launched in American Express , with the highest activity in 2026-02 (30,525 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
30,525 stores launched
37,694 stores launched
30,110 stores launched
27,463 stores launched
27,255 stores launched
25,492 stores launched
25,961 stores launched
25,059 stores launched
21,283 stores launched
23,555 stores launched
22,414 stores launched
20,309 stores launched
Monthly Trend
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 30525 | 9.63% |
| 2026-01 | 37694 | 11.89% |
| 2025-12 | 30110 | 9.49% |
| 2025-11 | 27463 | 8.66% |
| 2025-10 | 27255 | 8.59% |
| 2025-09 | 25492 | 8.04% |
| 2025-08 | 25961 | 8.19% |
| 2025-07 | 25059 | 7.90% |
| 2025-06 | 21283 | 6.71% |
| 2025-05 | 23555 | 7.43% |
| 2025-04 | 22414 | 7.07% |
| 2025-03 | 20309 | 6.40% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 1,261,070 active stores in American Express are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (68,531 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
68,531 active stores
289,262 active stores
173,574 active stores
123,473 active stores
94,001 active stores
95,568 active stores
89,905 active stores
52,235 active stores
50,252 active stores
37,001 active stores
19,741 active stores
17,902 active stores
19,379 active stores
24,602 active stores
13,078 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 68531 | 5.43% |
| 2025 | 289262 | 22.94% |
| 2024 | 173574 | 13.76% |
| 2023 | 123473 | 9.79% |
| 2022 | 94001 | 7.45% |
| 2021 | 95568 | 7.58% |
| 2020 | 89905 | 7.13% |
| 2019 | 52235 | 4.14% |
| 2018 | 50252 | 3.98% |
| 2017 | 37001 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 19741 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 17902 | 1.42% |
| 2014 | 19379 | 1.54% |
| 2013 | 24602 | 1.95% |
| 2012 | 13078 | 1.04% |
| 2011 | 15038 | 1.19% |
| 2010 | 10666 | 0.85% |
| 2009 | 9303 | 0.74% |
| 2008 | 7482 | 0.59% |
| 2007 | 6819 | 0.54% |
| 2006 | 5144 | 0.41% |
| 2005 | 4824 | 0.38% |
| 2004 | 6934 | 0.55% |
| 2003 | 5098 | 0.40% |
| 2002 | 4373 | 0.35% |
| 2001 | 5284 | 0.42% |
| 2000 | 3825 | 0.30% |
| 1999 | 3260 | 0.26% |
| 1998 | 2216 | 0.18% |
| 1997 | 1208 | 0.10% |
| 1996 | 880 | 0.07% |
| 1995 | 212 | 0.02% |
Geographic Distribution
United States leads with 49.4% (568,092 AI-verified stores) , followed by United Kingdom (10.7%) and Australia (6.2%) .
Base: 1,151,015 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
568,092 AI-verified stores
122,659 AI-verified stores
70,978 AI-verified stores
65,697 AI-verified stores
60,549 AI-verified stores
52,560 AI-verified stores
31,257 AI-verified stores
28,801 AI-verified stores
25,545 AI-verified stores
23,275 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 568092 | 49.36% |
| United Kingdom | 122659 | 10.66% |
| Australia | 70978 | 6.17% |
| Canada | 65697 | 5.71% |
| Germany | 60549 | 5.26% |
| France | 52560 | 4.57% |
| Italy | 31257 | 2.72% |
| Netherlands | 28801 | 2.50% |
| Spain | 25545 | 2.22% |
| Japan | 23275 | 2.02% |
| Hong Kong | 16964 | 1.47% |
| New Zealand | 12175 | 1.06% |
| Sweden | 11976 | 1.04% |
| Brazil | 10703 | 0.93% |
| India | 10573 | 0.92% |
| Switzerland | 10079 | 0.88% |
| Mexico | 8525 | 0.74% |
| United Arab Emirates | 6994 | 0.61% |
| Belgium | 6899 | 0.60% |
| Ireland | 6714 | 0.58% |
Featured Stores
A selection of notable and recently launched stores in this segment.
Notable Stores
A sample of well-known stores in this segment tracked by ShopRank.
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Shopify - Food & Beverages
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Shopify - Pets & Pet Supplies
Shopify - Electronics & Technology
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Shopify
Shopify - Food & Beverages
Shopify
Shopify
Shopify
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 1.3m | 100.00% |
| Emails | 637.6k | 47.88% |
| Phones | 127.1k | 9.54% |
| Ecommerce platform | 1.3m | 100.00% |
| Couriers | 217.4k | 16.33% |
| Payment Providers | 199.0k | 14.94% |
| Categories | 922.7k | 69.29% |
| Social Media | 850.9k | 63.90% |
Coverage reflects detectability from public website analysis. Payment providers and shipping carriers are identified from checkout pages and shipping widgets. Stores using off-site payment flows or custom shipping integrations may not be detected. Actual adoption rates are higher than shown.
Market Intelligence
On-demand market analysis
Self-service access to market data and insights
- Search and segment stores by any criteria
- API integration for automated workflows
- Monthly data refreshes
- Market sizing and segmentation
Strategic Intelligence
Custom research and competitive analysis
Tailored intelligence for strategic decisions
- Custom market reports and analysis
- Competitive landscape monitoring
- Dedicated analyst support
- Flexible licensing and enterprise pricing
Market Intelligence
Understand the American Express e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 1.3m verified e-commerce stores on American Express - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across American Express e-commerce.
- Size Your Addressable Market
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Segment stores by platform, category, traffic tier, and payment infrastructure to quantify your market opportunity.
- Monitor Adoption Trends
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Identify which payment providers, shipping carriers, and platforms are gaining or losing traction.
Data Access
- Interactive search and filtering via web app
- REST API for programmatic access and automation
- Monthly data refreshes with historical tracking
Use Cases
- Competitive intelligence and market sizing
- Technology adoption and platform migration analysis
- Sales prospecting and account-based targeting
- Investment research and due diligence
Frequently Asked Questions
- What data is included in the American Express e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 1.3m verified American Express e-commerce stores with 50+ data points per store: e-commerce platform, product counts, categories, payment providers, shipping carriers, estimated traffic, technology stack, and verified business contacts.
- How is the data collected and how often is it updated?
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We continuously crawl 300M+ domains using proprietary web crawlers, AI classification, and technology fingerprinting. The database is refreshed monthly, so you always work with current market data.
- How do I access the data?
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Self-service plans give you instant access through our web app and REST API. You can search, filter, and segment stores interactively or integrate programmatically into your workflows. View plans →
- Can I filter by specific segments?
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Yes. You can segment by country, platform, store size, product category, payment provider, shipping carrier, traffic tier, and more. All filtering is available through both the web app and API.
- Do you offer enterprise or custom licensing?
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Yes. For large-scale data needs, custom market reports, or dedicated support, contact us to discuss enterprise pricing.
Social Media Usage
Instagram leads with 34.6% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (745,466 stores) , followed by Facebook (26.6%) and TikTok (13.0%) .
Base: 850,888 stores with any detectable social profile (63.9% of all stores). Percentages show share of detected platform instances (stores may use multiple platforms).
Links and embeds detected on public pages; private/hidden profiles not counted.
Top 10 Social Platforms
745,466 stores
573,647 stores
280,566 stores
210,036 stores
140,730 stores
115,054 stores
36,985 stores
36,653 stores
13,055 stores
4,532 stores
Visual Distribution