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American Express
AddedMay 14, 2026
UpdatedJun 11, 2026
American Express

American Express

Public

Global payments and financial services company founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York.

HQ
New York, NY, US
Founded
1850
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American Express is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, the company provides charge and credit card products, travel services, and expense management solutions to consumers, small businesses, and large corporations worldwide.

The company operates through four reportable segments: US Consumer Services, Commercial Services, International Card Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. American Express is built on a foundation of trust, security, service, and innovation, backing its customers with differentiated products and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.

American Express - M & A Snapshot

Open M & A
  • Center

    Acquired by American Express • Undisclosed • Mar 1, 2025

  • Resy

    Acquired by American Express • Undisclosed • Sep 1, 2019

American Express - Products & Services

  • Payment Network Services logo

    Payment Network Services

    Merchant acquiring and global payments network services for businesses accepting American Express.

    Competing Products

    Block logo
    Stripe logo
  • American Express Credit Cards logo

    American Express Credit Cards

    American Express credit cards offering rewards, travel benefits, and cash back.

    Competing Products

    JPMorgan Chase logo
    Citi logo

American Express - Similar Companies

Stripe logo

Stripe

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Block logo

Block

block.xyz

Citi logo

Citi

citi.com

JPMorgan Chase logo

JPMorgan Chase

Mastercard logo

Mastercard

mastercard.com

Visa logo

Visa

visa.com

PayPal logo

PayPal

paypal.com

Shift4 logo

Shift4

shift4.com

Adyen logo

Adyen

adyen.com

Atlas logo

Atlas

atlascard.com

American Express - Quick Facts

Who are American Express' competitors?

Companies similar to American Express include Stripe, Block, Citi and JPMorgan Chase.

When was American Express founded?

American Express was founded in 1850.

Where is American Express' headquarters located?

American Express' headquarters is located in New York, NY, US.

How many employees does American Express have?

American Express has 77,300 employees as of Jan 1, 2025.

American Express - Classification

Industry
  • Financial Services
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Payments
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Transaction Fees
Customer
  • B2B
  • B2C
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0000004962
  • ticker: AXP