
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. Learn more at americanexpress.com.
INDUSTRY
Financial Services & Insurance
HQ Location
New York, NY, US
Company Culture at American Express
The employee experience below at American Express, compared to a typical company.
Learn More89% 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.
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.
Life at American Express
Best Workplaces Lists
Great Place to Work® is proud to recognize American Express
2022
2021
- #21 in Great Place to Work's Best Workplaces for Parents™ 2021
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#2 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2021 (Large)
- #48 in PEOPLE Companies that Care® 2021
- #9 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2021 (Large)
- #1 in Fortune Best Workplaces in New York™ 2021 (Large)
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#10 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2021
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#3 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ 2021 (Large)
2020
- #9 in Great Place to Work's Best Workplaces for Parents™ 2020
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#15 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2020 (Large)
- #10 in PEOPLE Companies that Care® 2020
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#51 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2020 (Large)
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#12 in Fortune Best Workplaces in New York™ 2020 (Large)
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#2 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ 2020 (Large)
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#9 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2020
2019
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#22 in Best Workplaces for Diversity™ 2019
- #9 in Best Workplaces for Parents™ 2019
- #27 in Best Workplaces for Women™ 2019 (Large)
- #15 in Best Workplaces in New York™ 2019 (Large)
- #50 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2019 (Large)
- #13 in Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ 2019 (Large)
- #13 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2019
2018
- #18 in Best Workplaces for Diversity™ 2018
- #8 in Best Workplaces for Parents™ 2018
- #40 in Best Workplaces for Women™ 2018 (Large)
- #29 in PEOPLE 2018 Companies that Care®
- #20 in Best Workplaces in New York™ 2018 (Large)
- #55 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2018
- #14 in Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ 2018 (Large)
- #23 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2018
2017
- #20 in Best Workplaces for Diversity 2017
- #11 in Best Workplaces for Working Parents 2017
- #78 in Best Workplaces for Women 2017
- #7 in Best Workplaces in New York 2017 (Large)
- #13 in Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance 2017
- #69 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2017
2016
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