Key Takeaways:As part of its $10 million commitment to fund a grant program to support Black-owned businesses over four years, American Express helped to award 600 Black-owned small businesses a $5,000 grant through the Coalition to Back Black Businesses.The Coalition to Back Black Businesses received additional contributions from AIG FoundationSM, Altice USA, Cummins Inc. and […]
Card Members Can Enroll in Relief Program Online and on Mobile DeviceNew York, NY – November 19, 2020 – American Express announced today that digital, self-enrollment is now available for its Financial Relief Program making it even easier and faster for eligible U.S. Consumer and Small Business Card Members to enroll in the financial assistance […]
New York, November 19, 2020 – Today, American Express (NYSE: AXP) revealed the 100 Black women entrepreneurs selected for its “100 for 100” program, which will provide each with grants of $25,000 and 100 days of business resources, including business education, mentorship, marketing, virtual networking, WorkSpaces by Hilton hotel reservation credits and more. American Express […]
NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 – Today, American Express (NYSE: AXP) is proud to announce an expanded commitment to combat marine plastic pollution through several company-wide programs, including: Unveiling the first-ever Card made primarily with reclaimed plastic collected from beaches, islands and coastal communities from Parley for the Oceans A global call to action to […]
Sydney, Australia, 11 September 2019 – Australia’s largest companies are leading the pack across the Asia-Pacific region in intensifying their efforts to better meet customer needs, according to the latest findings of the American Express Global Business and Spending Outlook. Ninety-percent (90%) of respondents say it is their top business priority for the year ahead, acknowledgement […]
AMERICAN EXPRESS CARDMEMBERS CAN TAP TO PAY THEIR WAY ACROSS METRO VANCOUVER AREA TORONTO, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 – American Express and TransLink are pleased to announce that riders on Vancouver’s public transit system can now pay for fares with American Express. Cardmembers can now tap their contactless Card or their mobile wallet to pay at […]
NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 – The following announcement is based on an internal note to American Express employees from Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer: I am very pleased to announce that Jennifer Skyler will be joining American Express as our new Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, effective October 28th. She will be […]
NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 – The following announcement is based on an internal note to American Express employees from Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer: “We deliver for our customers” has been a core value of our company throughout our history. It is the foundation upon which our brand is built, and […]
NEW YORK, December 15, 2016 — Today, American Express (NYSE:AXP) announced that musician, producer, style icon and entrepreneur, Pharrell Williams will serve as the Creative Director of the Platinum Card. As the Creative Director, Pharrell will bring his creative vision and style to inspire and guide the global experiences, access and services that the Platinum […]
New York, September 8, 2016 — The growth of U.S. middle market firms (companies between $10 million and $1 billion in revenues) is outpacing the national average, with an 87% increase in number of firms, a 103% surge in employment, and a 100% rise in revenue since 2011, according to the latest Middle Market Power […]