American Express news and trends

Card Networks Push Beyond Payments to Lock In Growth

August 03, 2026
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Cards Make Their Case in an Agentic World
Credit Cards // August 03, 2026

When AI agents start buying things, somebody has to settle the transaction. This week, the four largest card networks in the United States each made the same declaration: The Prompt Economy is their market, and they are building the rails for it. Get the Full...

Mastercard and Amex Turn B2B Payments Into a Living Control Layer
B2B Payments // July 31, 2026

For years, the elevator pitch for B2B payments modernization was speed. Faster approvals. Faster settlement. Faster reconciliation. Faster access to working capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Amex Lets Claude Book Corporate Travel
Artificial Intelligence // July 30, 2026

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has launched an agentic integration in Anthropic’s artificial intelligence assistant, Claude, that enables both travelers and enterprise AI agents to book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel transactions within the tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Amex Turns Gen Z Loyalty Into an AI Advantage
Earnings // July 24, 2026

American Express’ second-quarter earnings tell a spending story that stretches from restaurant tables to airport gates to corporate expense accounts, with artificial intelligence sitting somewhere in the middle. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Card Networks Push Beyond Payments to Lock In Growth

August 03, 2026
Revenue growth remained healthy across the payments industry this quarter, but earnings calls and P&L statements also shed light on what makes a payment network stronger over time. 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 […]

Cards Make Their Case in an Agentic World

August 03, 2026
When AI agents start buying things, somebody has to settle the transaction. This week, the four largest card networks in the United States each made the same declaration: The Prompt...

Millennials and Gen Z Drive Earnings Growth Across Finance and Retail

February 02, 2026
Consumer spending among millennials and Generation Z is not merely holding up. It’s underwriting earnings growth across financial services and retail, while pulling daily financial life deeper into mobile channels....

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...

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Amex Lets Claude Book Corporate Travel

July 30, 2026
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has launched an agentic integration in Anthropic’s artificial intelligence assistant, Claude, that enables both travelers and enterprise AI agents to book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel transactions within the tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

American Express and Bottomline Partner to Streamline B2B Payments

July 21, 2026
American Express aims to improve the B2B payments experience for buyers and suppliers with two new offerings, including a new B2B payment feature and automated invoice reporting capabilities. Get the...

Amex and Apple Pay Enable Users to Pay With Points

June 30, 2026
American Express U.S. card members can now use their Membership Rewards points on everyday purchases by redeeming the points directly within Apple Pay’s checkout experience. Get the Full Story Complete...

AmEx and ABA Team to Launch Credit Cards for Legal Practices

June 24, 2026
Financial services platform Mercantile has joined forces with American Express and the American Bar Association (ABA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...