American Express

American Express has been a long-time proponent of women’s sports, athletes and the many organizations that support them. And, while the spotlight is finally shining bright on women’s athletics around the world, we’re proud to say our backing predates this current fever pitch.     From 14 years of unforgettable games and experiences with our WNBA partnership to our new sponsorship of the F1 ACADEMY™, Amex has been a staunch supporter of leagues, teams, athletes, tournaments and non-profits that make women’s sports an exciting and vibrant community.   Read about the ways we’ve shown up for women athletes this year in communities around the world: https://go.amex/h9CsKr

American Express is focused on expanding across Africa – adding to the places that accept American Express, launching new Cards and unlocking access to more experiences and benefits for our Card Members. “We’re putting a lot of energy into Africa – investing in accelerating our growth and broadening payment choices for consumers and businesses across the continent,” said Mohammed Badi, President, Global Network Services (GNS). “Our network business is helping us expand our local presence so people who live, work, and travel to countries in Sub-Saharan Africa can use their Amex Cards, and merchants can attract business from our premium, loyal customer base.” Read more: https://go.amex/wNGVfr

American Express announced plans to open a new Centurion Lounge at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Inspired by Utah’s breathtaking topography, the nearly 16,000 square foot lounge will give eligible Card Members a place to relax, work and enjoy a delicious meal before boarding their flight, an outdoor terrace with views of the Wasatch Mountains, a dedicated wellness room and other signature Centurion Lounge amenities. “American Express has strong roots in the Salt Lake City community. It’s home to many of our colleagues and Card Members and a popular vacation destination for US and global Card Members” said Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel. “The new Centurion Lounge will give eligible Card Members a taste of what this beautiful destination has to offer and feature premium amenities for all types of travelers.” Read more: https://go.amex/1nBCkZ

Happy #TeamAmex Tuesday! Today, Liz from New York, shares how our College Coach benefit helped her and her daughter navigate the college admission process: I’m Liz, a Senior Manager in B2B Marketing, and I’ve been at American Express since 2014. While preparing my daughter to apply for college, I found out about Amex’s College Coach benefit, which gives us exclusive access to talk one-on-one with former college admissions and financial aid officers. Our coach went over everything, including standardized testing, financial aid and the admissions process. We even got personal advice on my daughter’s essay and a customized list of schools that matched her interests and experience. Resources like these can be incredibly expensive and challenging to find – having this personal support for my daughter and me (for free!) has been a huge relief for the both of us. I am so grateful to American Express for providing this benefit. It confirms that I am part of a company that cares about its colleagues and their families – through every stage of life. Find your place on #TeamAmex: https://lnkd.in/eJPA7P-8

Amex Offers, American Express’ digital advertising platform, has helped merchants drive their business forward with card-linked Offers for Card Members since 2012. We’re introducing new updates to the platform as a part of American Express’ broader transformation plans to enhance and scale Amex Offers, including Offers for certain new eligible U.S. Consumer Card Members, as well as a new website where merchant advertisers can learn more.   “In a world where social feeds, playlists, fashion choices, and coffee orders are highly customized, the bar is high in terms of customer expectations for personalized offers. With Amex Offers, we help merchants deliver that at scale, underpinned by rich data and insights,” said ERIN FRANKCOMBE, Vice President and General Manager of Amex Offers at American Express.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZQbRW36

Plan It® is a Buy Now, Pay Later feature built into consumer Card products that offers our Card Members flexibility in how to pay, allowing them to split up purchases of $100 or more into equal monthly installments with a fixed fee. Plan It ranked No. 1 for Customer Satisfaction among Buy Now Pay Later Lenders in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Buy Now Pay Later Satisfaction Study℠, and for the second consecutive year we were ranked No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction for Personal Loans in the J.D. Power U.S. Consumer Lending Satisfaction Study℠.   Read more: https://go.amex/K92cvk

We recently brought global non-profit leaders together for a series of events in London including the Leadership Academy, hosted by American Express and Common Purpose with support from Hilton and Delta Air Lines, and an inspiring panel discussion timed to the Wimbledon Women’s Finals match. Participants heard firsthand from key speakers and engaged in community experiences and networking opportunities to help enhance their change making skills.    "This year’s Leadership Academy in London brought together an incredible group of non-profit leaders for in-person programming and inspiring conversations about the ways we can deepen our impact in the communities where we live and work. Non-profit leaders believe in their work and tell their stories from the heart, and we are helping to equip them with the skills they need to break through all the noise out there and make sure their stories resonate, so they can raise more awareness for their organizations,” said Jennifer Skyler, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at American Express.    Read more insights the dynamic leaders shared at these events: https://lnkd.in/gSrsFM9e

American Express announced the latest refresh of the U.S. Consumer Gold Card. While this marks the first time the U.S. Consumer American Express Gold Card has been refreshed since 2018, the Card itself has been in-market for over 55 years and has experienced decades of innovation and evolution that has led it to become a coveted Card among Millennials and Gen Z. Read more about the history of the Gold Card: https://go.amex/NWGRWD

Thanks to Good Morning America for helping us to surprise Sylvia’s Restaurant with a $50,000 Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant awarded in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Watch the team at Sylvia’s Restaurant react to the news here: https://lnkd.in/e3pdMrzN

Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of American Express’ “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” grant program in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. 50 small restaurants in the U.S. will receive a $50,000 grant to help them upgrade, renovate, and grow their businesses. In its fourth year, the Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant program has now reached all 50 states across the U.S., plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, supporting 125 historic small restaurants to date.     Madge Thomas, Head of Corporate Sustainability at American Express said: “Small restaurants are vital to our communities, and their impact perseveres, as they continue to innovate and make their neighborhoods more vibrant and connected. This year’s grantees represent the rich traditions and iconic stories of communities across the U.S. I’m so proud that we’re able to help them grow and continue to build their legacy.”       Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXRx7tbk