American Express (NYSE:AXP)
is a diversified financial services company in the
United States. The company is mainly known for its
credit card and charge card business. It is also a large
player in the travel services, mutual fund, brokerage
and insurance businesses.
Company headquarters are in
New York City.
The company's common stock
trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker
symbol AXP. It is one of the 30 stocks that comprise the
Dow Jones Industrial Average.
American Express was founded
in 1850 by Henry Wells and William Fargo, as a courier
service. As the company grew, it diversified into
travel-related and financial services that the company
now provides.
American Express offers an
array of choices for the card that fits your style best.
They have several cards in partnership with companies
that offer various rewards such as airlines, Costco,
hotels and sports cards. They also have a wide selection
of cards to fit your different needs that include Green
Cards, Gold Cards, Platinum Cards, Blue Cards and Reward
Cards offer cash-back incentives.
American Express offers
cards for students as well, and even have special
programs to help people develop credit with pre-paid
credit cards. However you look at it, American Express
has a credit card to fit any situation you may be in.
