American Express is a financial services company founded in 1850 that is headquartered in New York. It is best known for its credit cards, charge cards, and traveler's checks. Currently, American Express has 112.2 million cards in force and $1 trillion in worldwide billed business. Their vision is to be the world's most respected service brand. American Express's personality is described as money minded, proud, innovative, empowering, highly competitive, and representing classical sophistication.