American Express
Financial ServicesNew York, United States10001+ Employees
American Express is a financial services company headquartered in New York City, New York, with a history spanning roughly 170 years. As a globally integrated payments company, it provides customers with access to products, insights, and experiences intended to strengthen financial confidence, advance commerce, and support travel. Over its long history, the company has contributed to travelers' welfare during wartime, safeguarded customer funds during the Great Depression, and supported small businesses through initiatives such as the Shop Small movement, as well as providing aid to communities affected by natural disasters. Today, American Express serves a broad customer base by combining payments capabilities with insights and experiences designed to enrich lives and help businesses succeed. In June 2026, it expanded its platform by acquiring TheFork, TripAdvisor's European restaurant-booking platform.