American Express Profile

American Express was founded in 1850. American Express were not the first to launch a charge card as the first was launched by Diners Club in 1950 and American Express did not enter the charge card market until 1958 but in 1959 they were the first to launch a plastic card.

American Express Products

American Express in the UK is generally best known for its credit cards and travellers cheques. On the cards one of most interesting is possibly the American Express Cashback Credit Card. The Key Features of this card are 5% cashback upto a max of £100 for first 3 months 1.5% cashback after the intitial promotional period ends (subject to terms and conditions) Purchase Protection Benefit Refund Protection Benefit Online Fraud Guarantee Travel Accident Benefit 24 hour customer service Emergency Card Replacement.

American Express Travel Insurance

American Express Travel Insurance Offers • Travel Insurance from a name you can trust with quality travel cover and real value for money • Global and respected brand • You don’t even have to be an American Express Cardmember • Easy to arrange, just one annual payment with an easy on-line application • Travel insurance which is backed by 24 hour assistance