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In 1975, American Express (AXP) entered the cultural zeitgeist with a series of commercials that ended with the slogan, \u201cDon\u2019t leave home without it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The campaign, created by the groundbreaking ad agency Ogilvy & Mather, warned Americans of the consequences of carrying cash around abroad \u2014 it could be stolen, leaving them stranded and penniless in a foreign country.<\/p>\n
The solution was American Express\u2019 travelers’ cheques (and later, its charge cards), because if they were lost or stolen, an American Express travel office could simply \u2014 and quickly \u2014 replace them, allowing the trip to continue without a hitch.<\/p>\n
Over the course of the company\u2019s 175-year history, American Express evolved from a mail and freight delivery business into a financial services giant, but its products have always reflected its core brand promise of trust, service, and security.<\/p>\n
Its business model relies not only on processing payments but also on building and maintaining customer relationships, enabling Amex to become the preferred credit card for millions of customers as well as one of the world\u2019s most recognizable premium brands.<\/p>\n
In recent years, American Express has used artificial intelligence (AI) to make its operations more efficient as well as to enhance its security and overall customer experience \u2014 growing its workforce all the while.<\/p>\n
Not many other corporate giants can say that.<\/p>\n
How many employees does American Express have in 2026?<\/p>\n
According to American Express\u2019 most recent Annual Report, the company employed 76,800 people globally as of December 31, 2025. According to the company, this breaks down to approximately 29,500 workers in the US and 50,900 internationally.<\/p>\n
These workers span a range of functions, from software engineering to data analytics, cybersecurity, risk management, marketing, finance, travel, and, of course, customer service.<\/p>\n
The company\u2019s CEO is Stephen Sequeri, a lifelong AMEX employee who spearheaded a super successful strategy to win over Millennial and Gen Z consumers. In fact, in the years since Sequeri began leading the company, American Express shares have produced 16.6% annual returns \u2014 outperforming JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Visa (V), and even the broader S&P 500.<\/p>\n
Related: How many employees does Microsoft have in 2026? MSFT\u2019s workforce, locations & layoffs explained<\/p>\n
Where are American Express\u2019 employees located?<\/p>\n
American Express\u2019 corporate headquarters is in New York City at 200 Vesey Street, also known as Three World Financial Center, or the American Express Tower. <\/p>\n
However, in February 2026, the company announced plans to move its headquarters to 2 World Trade Center \u2014 into what will become the final tower of the newly rebuilt World Trade Center complex. The building is expected to be completed in 2031.<\/p>\n
American Express also has hubs in these American cities:<\/p>\n
Atlanta, GeorgiaPaolo Alto, CaliforniaPhoenix, ArizonaSalt Lake City, UtahSunrise, Florida<\/p>\n
In addition, the company operates global regional hubs in London, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt in Europe; Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo in Asia; and Toronto, Mexico City, and Buenos Aires in the Americas.<\/p>\n
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Also worth noting is American Express\u2019 presence in India. Its offices in Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, and Mumbai have become increasingly important to its strategy, as it has expanded its technological, engineering, and analytical operations there in recent years, along with other financial corporations.<\/p>\n
Related: History of American Express: Company timeline & facts<\/p>\n
Has American Express experienced layoffs recently?<\/p>\n
Contrary to other major financial and technology firms that have adopted AI at the expense of their human workforce, American Express did not announce any major company-wide reductions in force in 2024, 2025 \u2014 or in 2026, as of this article’s last update.<\/p>\n
In fact, according to Amex\u2019s most recent Annual Reports, the company added 1,700 employees to its payroll in 2025, which was a 2.3% increase from its 2024 headcount.<\/p>\n
This does not mean staffing changes did not occur, as the company has shifted its hiring to growth areas like technology and operations, including cybersecurity, engineering, and digital product design.<\/p>\n
Some Reddit threads from employees discussed concerns about increased hiring in India and restructuring within engineering divisions, but rumors don\u2019t necessarily mean facts \u2014 or layoffs.<\/p>\n
Related: Is JPMorgan Chase a good long-term investment in 2026?<\/p>\n
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