The story of American Express is a fascinating one, filled with interesting and sometimes quirky characters who through a combination of brains, perseverance and luck shaped the company's development during the past century and a half.
Following an era of international expansion, the company became an entity perhaps best known for its charge card. Today, American Express is a global travel, financial and card services provider.
The attributes that today are the hallmarks of the American Express brand trust, integrity, security, quality, customer service all have their roots in this compelling story. In this history, as well, are the genesis and development of the company's aspiration to become the world's most respected service brand.