American Express Company AXP NYSE

American Express Company is a global financial services provider founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York that offers charge and credit payment card products alongside travel-related services to consumers, businesses, and corporations worldwide. The company operates through three primary segments: Global Consumer Services Group, Global Commercial Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services, delivering an integrated ecosystem of payment solutions, financing products, and network services. Its offerings include accounts payable expense management, merchant acquisition and processing, point-of-sale marketing, fraud prevention services, and customer loyalty programs. American Express distributes its products and services through multiple channels including mobile and online applications, direct sales teams, third-party vendors, and direct marketing initiatives, serving a diverse customer base ranging from individual consumers to large multinational enterprises.