A breakdown of American Express pre-approved industries for vendor payments
From November 22nd, 2021, payments via Melio using American Express are only permitted if the vendor is in one of the following industries:
| Permitted industries |
|---|
| Professional Services |
| Durable Goods |
| Freight & Moving |
| Real estate-Rental |
| General Contractor |
| Misc. Contractor |
| Accounting |
| Utilities |
| Carpentry Contractor |
| Legal Service |
| Computers & Equipment |
| Video Production |
| Computer programing |
| Cleaning/Janitorial |
| Office Supplies |
| Architect & Engineer |
| Information Retrieval |
| Electrical Contractor |
| Concrete Work |
| Heating/plumbing/AC |
| Security Service |
| Commercial Clothing |
| Copy/reproduction |
| Industrial Supply |
| Commercial Equipment |
| Glass/paint/wallpaper |
| Auto Supplies & Parts |
| Masonry/Tile/Insulate |
| Repair Shop |
| Employment Agency |
| Commercial Photo/Art |
| Membership Clubs |
| Roofing/Siding |
| Equipment Rental |
| Office Equipment |
| Plumbing/Heating |
| Commercial Footwear |
| Lumber/Building |
| Office Furniture |
| Tax Payment |
| Membership Orgs |
| Metal Service Center |
| Hardware Equipment |
| Secretarial Support |
| Petroleum Products |
| Truck Rental |
| Schools and Edu Services |
| Testing Laboratory |
| Elementary & Secondary School |
| Management | Consulting | Public Relations Services |
| Gov Services |
| Computer Maintenance |
| Chemicals |
| Florist Supplies |
| Books & Newspapers |
| Vehicle Dealer |
| Childcare Service |
| Paints & Varnishes |
| College/University |
| Correspondence School |
| Dance Halls |
| Business & Secretarial Schools |
| Trade Schools |
| Fine |
| Court Costs |
| Credit Reporting |
| Welding Service |
| Exterminate/Disinfect |
| Photo Finishing |
| Misc. Cleaning Products |
| Other Inventory or Nondurable Goods |
| Electrical Parts | Equipment |
| Cosmetics | Perfumes | Toiletries | Sundries |
| Landscaping | Gardening |
| Publishing | Printing |
| Piece Goods | Notions | Other Dry Goods |