American Express is a globally integrated payments company founded in 1850 as an express delivery service. Today it develops and operates technology across payments, transaction processing, financial services, travel services, and rewards and loyalty platforms, serving millions of consumers, businesses, and merchants daily. The company employs more than 70,000 people worldwide.
Its technical work supports a portfolio that includes charge and credit card products for consumers and businesses, travel services for cardmembers, financial and payment solutions for businesses, and premium lifestyle and membership benefits. Engineering efforts focus on making payments simpler and more secure, and on innovation in how people pay and earn rewards.
American Express operates globally across the financial services, payments, credit cards, travel and tourism, business services, and lifestyle and rewards sectors. It states a mission of providing "powerful backing" to customers, colleagues, and communities, with an emphasis on exceptional service, meaningful relationships, and helping people and businesses thrive.
