American Express Company reports news about a global payments and premium lifestyle brand that issues charge and credit card products, operates a merchant payment network, and serves consumers, small and mid-sized businesses, large corporations, and merchants. Company updates often cover earnings releases, Card Member spending and credit performance, dividend actions on common and preferred shares, investor presentations, and capital allocation.
American Express news also includes product and network developments tied to commercial cards, co-brand card programs, Membership experiences, merchant relationships, Resy dining initiatives, small-business education, and brand partnerships. These announcements reflect the company's model of combining payments, lending, merchant acceptance, rewards, and service experiences across its global network.
American Express (AXP) released a free business playbook to help merchants prepare for shopping and purchases handled by AI agents. The guide covers how businesses can be found and recommended by AI, support AI-driven payments, maintain trust, and stand out when AI narrows customers’ choices.
American Express is also establishing a pilot Merchant AI Advisory Council to gather perspectives from merchants across industries and inform its support for businesses. The company is working with industry organizations and partners on common standards that could help merchants participate in agentic commerce across companies and platforms.
American Express (AXP) and the International Downtown Association Foundation launched the fifth year of their Backing International Small Restaurants grants program.
The program plans to award more than $1.5 million to over 100 independent restaurants across nine countries, including Italy for the first time. Applications are open through November 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET at downtown.org/foundation. Over the past four years, the program provided more than $3.2 million in grants to more than 230 restaurants, supporting improvements to digital capabilities, dining spaces and kitchen operations.
American Express (AXP) launched its next-generation Amex Corporate program, combining new Corporate Cashback Cards with expense management software and a mobile app. The program carries a $2,950 annual membership fee for unlimited Corporate Cashback Cards, waived for the first year. Eligible purchases earn 1.5% cash back as a monthly statement credit on up to $10 million per calendar year across a company's Corporate Cashback Cards, then 1% thereafter.
The software integrates card transactions, spending controls and expense workflows. The Amex Expense app automatically generates expense submissions and uses AI to suggest details and review receipts. American Express plans to introduce expense and spending-insights AI agents later this fall. It also plans to add accounts payable software for Corporate Cashback Card customers, with automation spanning invoice intake through payment and reconciliation.
American Express (AXP) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.95 per common share, payable November 10, 2026. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record on October 9, 2026.
American Express (AXP) cards are accepted at more than 190 million merchant locations worldwide, based on a July 2026 estimate.
That is an increase of approximately 20 million locations this year. Locations outside the U.S. have more than doubled over four years. Since 2021, locations have doubled in Canada, Japan and Mexico, tripled across Europe and quadrupled in Singapore. International restaurant acceptance has grown by double digits since 2021, and the cards are accepted at an estimated 800 or more transit authorities worldwide. The worldwide count includes an estimated 80 million merchants in China and Brazil, including merchants that accept the cards through digital wallets.
American Express (AXP) will webcast its third-quarter 2026 earnings call live on October 23, 2026. The call begins at 8:30 a.m. ET, and the public can access the webcast through the American Express Investor Relations website. Financial results and presentation materials are scheduled to be posted there at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET, before the call. A replay will be available on the website afterward.
American Express (AXP) is launching the new high-yield American Express® Business Savings account on September 15, 2026, and unifying its Business Checking and Business Savings products under the American Express® Business Banking experience.
The Business Savings account offers a 2.95% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) with no minimum balance requirements or monthly maintenance fees, free ACH, wire and check deposit transfers, $10 Same Day ACH, instant fee-free transfers to and from Business Checking, accounting software integration, and 24/7 support. Later this year, Graphite™ Business Cash Unlimited Card Members will be able to redeem Reward Dollars at a 1:1 rate for deposits into Business Checking. Early next year, a new payroll solution within Business Checking, powered by Gusto and including AI-powered payroll insights, will roll out to customers for a low monthly fee.
American Express (AXP) is launching its first season as the Official Payments Partner of the NFL with new gameday access, perks and experiences for Card Members and fans during the 2026 season.
During NFL Kickoff Week, Amex will offer a vintage merchandise pop-up at the New York Giants’ home opener at MetLife Stadium and expand Venue Collection benefits at MetLife, Hard Rock Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. As presenting partner of the NFL Melbourne Game Kickoff Festival and Halftime Show, Amex will provide special entry, gameday radios and shop offers to Card Members. A partnership with Cosm adds enhanced co-viewing benefits in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas and Detroit, while a limited-time Amex Offer provides a $35 statement credit on qualifying NFL Sunday Ticket purchases on YouTube or YouTube TV.
Dunkin’ is celebrating tennis season with new limited-time menu items, collectibles and collaborations launching around August 30. Guests can order two themed drinks, Melon Deuce Energy and Matcha Point, plus receive a Limited-Edition Mini Tennis Can with any 3-count MUNCHKINS® purchase at participating locations while supplies last.
Dunkin’ also unveiled a Serve, Sip, Swing merch collection featuring HEAD x Dunkin’ tennis bags ($99) and other apparel ($15–$50), available online from September 4. Additionally, Dunkin’ and American Express Gold will host a Game, Set, Sip fan activation at Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall on August 30–31.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH) launched the NFL Extra Points American Express Credit Card on the American Express Network, with Bread Financial continuing as issuer and 18 NFL teams offering cards on the network. Cardholders gain access to American Express Network benefits, including Amex Offers and Amex Experiences, along with refreshed team-branded designs.
The card earns 3% rewards on qualifying NFL purchases, 2% on grocery, food delivery, restaurants, gyms and sporting goods, and 1% on other purchases. It offers a $100 welcome bonus after $500 in non-NFL spend in the first 90 days, no annual fee, 25% off NFLShop.com on qualifying purchases, exclusive NFL experiences, and special financing on qualifying NFL ticket purchases. Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital Bank under license from American Express.