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American Express Setup

Enable transaction alerts so Daily Benji can track your spending

How to Set Up Amex Email Alerts

  1. Log in to your account at americanexpress.com.
  2. Click the Menu button in the top-left corner, then select My Account.
  3. From the My Account menu, select Account Services.
  4. Choose Alerts and Communications → Account Alerts.
  5. If you have multiple cards, use the dropdown menu at the top of the page to select the first card you want to set up.
  6. Scroll down to the Large Purchase Alerts section.
  7. Check the box and set the amount to alert you for purchases over $1.00.
  8. Ensure the delivery method is set to your Email.
  9. Repeat for all cards: Use the dropdown at the top again to switch to your other cards and apply the same settings.
  10. Click Save at the bottom of the page.

Important: Set up alerts for every card

For Daily Benji to see all your spending, you must repeat these steps for each American Express card you have.

Next: Set Up Email Forwarding

Once you've enabled American Express alerts, you'll need to forward them to your Daily Benji inbox.

Set Up Gmail Forwarding →