American Express

American Express is a global services company known mainly for charge and credit cards. In the UK it also sells travel, insurance and corporate expense tools to individuals and companies.

What American Express offers

• Consumer cards — credit and charge cards with rewards, plus additional cards for family or friends.
• Business cards and solutions — products for companies, including tools for controlling staff spending.
• Travel services — travel products tied to the cards.
• Insurance — insurance products offered with the card range.
• Merchant services — ways for merchants to take payments.
• Offers and account tools — card-linked offers, online account management and scam protection guidance.

Who it works with

Consumers and businesses of all sizes, and the merchants who accept its cards.

Key facts

• Region covered here: United Kingdom
• Category: payments, travel and expense management