American Express news and trends

American Express Reports 9% Increase in Consumer Spending Around Thanksgiving
Retail // December 10, 2025

Consumer retail spending from the week before Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday (Dec. 1) was up 9% year over year, American Express Chairman and CEO Stephen J. Squeri said Wednesday (Dec. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Amex Sees Healthcare’s Payment Pain as Its Next Frontier
Healthcare // November 13, 2025

For much of its history, healthcare has presented a unique contrast in digital progress. While the sector leads in medical technology, healthcare billing and payments have frequently been slower to modernize. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Disruption Pushes Business Travel to Reinvent Itself
Travel Payments // November 10, 2025

For business travel, disruption has become a default setting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

American Express Adds Virtual Cards to Partnership With Emburse
Partnerships // November 06, 2025

American Express is expanding its 18-month-old partnership with travel and expense software provider Emburse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Amex Sees Healthcare’s Payment Pain as Its Next Frontier

November 13, 2025
For much of its history, healthcare has presented a unique contrast in digital progress. While the sector leads in medical technology, healthcare billing and payments have frequently been slower to modernize. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Disruption Pushes Business Travel to Reinvent Itself

November 10, 2025
For business travel, disruption has become a default setting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Culture, Not Tech, Drives B2B Payment Delays

October 17, 2025
Even as artificial intelligence reshapes corporate finance and payments move in real time, one of the oldest habits in business continues to delay billions in payments. Get the Full Story...

Amex on How Automation Is Rewriting the Rules of Financial Resilience

October 09, 2025
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Quick Reads
Amex CEO Condemns Merchant Surcharges

December 17, 2025
Speaking at a recent financial conference, American Express’ CEO offered a blunt opinion on surcharges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

American Express Reports 9% Increase in Consumer Spending Around Thanksgiving

December 10, 2025
Consumer retail spending from the week before Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday (Dec. 1) was up 9% year over year, American Express Chairman and CEO Stephen J. Squeri said Wednesday (Dec....

American Express Adds Virtual Cards to Partnership With Emburse

November 06, 2025
American Express is expanding its 18-month-old partnership with travel and expense software provider Emburse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

American Express Debuts Amex Ads Digital Advertising Platform

October 06, 2025
American Express has introduced a digital advertising platform dubbed Amex Ads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...