American Express (NYSE:AXP) is a diversified financial services company in the United States. The company is mainly known for its credit card and charge card business. It is also a large player in the travel services, mutual fund, brokerage and insurance businesses.

Company headquarters are in New York City.

The company's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AXP. It is one of the 30 stocks that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

American Express was founded in 1850 by Henry Wells and William Fargo, as a courier service. As the company grew, it diversified into travel-related and financial services that the company now provides.

American Express offers an array of choices for the card that fits your style best. They have several cards in partnership with companies that offer various rewards such as airlines, Costco, hotels and sports cards. They also have a wide selection of cards to fit your different needs that include Green Cards, Gold Cards, Platinum Cards, Blue Cards and Reward Cards offer cash-back incentives.

American Express offers cards for students as well, and even have special programs to help people develop credit with pre-paid credit cards. However you look at it, American Express has a credit card to fit any situation you may be in.