American Express
American Express, commonly referred to as Amex, is an American multinational corporation specialized in payment card services. Founded in 1850 by Henry Wells, William G. Fargo, and John Warren Butterfield, the company initially started as an express mail business in Buffalo, New York. It evolved into a global financial services company, introducing its first charge card in 1958. Today, American Express is known for its credit card, charge card, and traveler's cheque businesses. It is one of the most prominent card issuers in the world, renowned for its customer service and premium card products aimed at affluent customers.