American Express

Updated August 2021.

89%

Employees say this is a great place to work

Company Overview

About The Company

American Express is a globally integrated payments company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Our various products and services are offered globally to diverse customer groups, including consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies and large corporations.

Industry

Financial Services & Insurance

HQ Location

New York, NY, US

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Company Culture at American Express

The employee experience below at American Express, compared to a typical company.

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89% of employees at American Express say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.

American Express

89%

Typical Company

57%

Source: Great Place To Work® 2021 Global Employee Engagement Study.

94%

Our customers would rate the service we deliver as "excellent."

94%

When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.

93%

I'm proud to tell others I work here.

92%

I am able to take time off from work when I think it's necessary.

92%

I feel good about the ways we contribute to the community.

Why Work at American Express?

See what employees say about what makes American Express a great workplace. These words are drawn from employee comments on the Trust Index™ survey.

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