American Express is a leading global payments, network and travel company founded in 1850. American Express is unique in the payments industry as an issuer of cards as well as a worldwide network that processes millions of merchant transactions daily. American Express offers a broad array of charge, credit, prepaid and co-brand cards for consumers, small businesses, midsize companies and large corporations. American Express also provides expense and purchasing management services to help corporate clients control costs. Additionally, as a leading travel management company, American Express serves individuals and business clients both online and offline, through a network of more than 2,200 owned and representative offices.