Corporate Program
American Express
Certifications Accepted
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Program overview
How American Express's supplier diversity program works.
American Express partners with diverse suppliers across technology, marketing, and professional services to strengthen its supply chain and support economic inclusion.
Accepted certifications
Which certifications American Express recognizes.
To register on American Express's supplier portal as a diverse supplier, you need to hold at least one of the certifications below. Each link goes to the full guide for that certification: eligibility rules, application steps, and the issuing body.
Go deeper
The complete guide to becoming a American Express supplier.
How to register as an American Express supplier, what its diversity program accepts (NMSDC, WBENC, NGLCC), and a realistic on-ramp for diverse-owned firms.
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Before you apply
Confirm certification before registering with American Express.
American Express's supplier portal requires a current diverse-business certification at registration. The quiz cross-checks which certifications American Express accepts against the ones your business qualifies for, so you don't waste time pursuing a certification this buyer won't recognize.