Here are a few of the most interesting American Express statistics and facts I was able to dig up including revenue totals and employee counts. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.
American Express Facts
- Website: Official Website
- Year Founded: 1850
- Headquarters: New York, NY
- Founder(s): Henry Wells, William Fargo and John Warren Butterfield
- Current Chief Executive: Stephen Squeri
- App Download (iOS)
- App Download (Android)
What is American Express?
American Express is a globally integrated payments company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. (source)
American Express Revenue Totals
American Express annual revenue:
- 2020: $36.087 billion
- 2019: $43.556 billion
- 2018: $40.338 billion
- 2017: $36.878 billion
- 2016: $35.438 billion
- 2015: $32.818 billion
- 2014: $34.188 billion
- 2013: $32.870 billion
American Express annual net income:
- 2020: $3.135 billion
- 2019: $6.759 billion
- 2018: $6.921 billion
- 2017: $2.748 billion
- 2016: $5.375 billion
- 2015: $5.163 billion
- 2014: $5.885 billion
- 2013: $5.359 billion
American Express Statistics
Number of American Express cards in force:
- 2018: 114 million
- 2017: 112.8 million
- 2016: 109.9 million