American Express buys Japanese restaurant booking platform Pocket Concierge

American Express platinumFinancial services giant American Express has acquired Pocket Concierge, a Japanese restaurant booking service, for an undisclosed amount.

Pocket Concierge, founded in 2011, gives users the ability to search and book restaurant reservations in more than 800 restaurants across Japan. With the acquisition of the platform, American Express intends to provide its Japanese card members with additional access to reservations.

“Our card members love to dine out, so we are always exploring ways to provide them with greater access to reservations across the globe,” said Chris Cracchiolo, SVP of global loyalty and benefits at American Express. “Pocket Concierge’s reservation platform and extensive relationships with top Japanese restaurants provide us with a great opportunity to continue to enhance and expand upon the dining access we provide to our Card Members across the globe.”

At least for the time being, Pocket Concierge will continue to prove all existing services to its current customers and restaurant partners.

“It is a great pleasure to work with American Express, a company which has great relationships with restaurants all around the globe,” said Kei Tokado, founder and CEO of Pocket Concierge.

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