- CEO
- Stephen J. Squeri
- Full Time Employees
- 76,800
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- Address
- 200 Vesey Street New York NY United States of America 10285
- IPO Date
- Nov 6, 2014
- Business
- American Express Company is a multinational financial services and payments company that operates as a diversified issuer and acquirer of payment cards, a provider of consumer and small business financial services, and a global payments platform. The company’s primary business activity centers on the issuance of proprietary credit and charge cards, merchant acquiring, and related payment processing services for individuals, small businesses, and corporate clients; it also offers travel and lifestyle services, consumer banking, and investment products through various channels.
Main products and services: proprietary credit and charge card products across consumer, small business, corporate, and travel-related programs; merchant acquiring and payment processing services; digital and mobile wallet solutions; loyalty, rewards, and incentive programs; fraud protection, data security, and risk management services; travel, entertainment, and lifestyle services; consumer banking, savings products, and personal lending; business financing solutions including corporate cards and expense management tools; commercial payment solutions and treasury services; payment network services and global processing platforms; customer analytics, data, and consulting services; asset-based lending and other financial products through subsidiaries.
Latest major company changes: announces strategic partnerships and alliances with major technology and financial services firms to expand card offerings and digital payments capabilities; pursues acquisitions and integrations to broaden cross-border travel-related services and enterprise solutions; launches new product platforms and enhancements to digital wallets, contactless payments, and expense management tools; undergoes organizational restructurings and brand initiatives to optimize global operations and customer reach; expands geographic footprint and service reach in key markets, including expansions in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America; continues capital return programs and refinancing activities to support growth and liquidity.
Additional context: operates across consumer, small business, and corporate segments with a focus on payments, travel, and financial services; targets individual cardholders, merchants, small and medium enterprises, and large corporate clients; geographic operations span North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East; founded in 1850; headquarters in New York, New York; subsidiaries and affiliates include regional card networks, travel services entities, and corporate financial services units; maintains a network of partnerships with financial institutions, merchants, and technology providers to deliver comprehensive payment ecosystems.