AMERICAN EXPRESS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO PRESENT AT LEHMAN BROTHERS 2004 FINANCIAL SERVICES CONFERENCE

NEW YORK, September 8, 2004 -- American Express Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Gary L. Crittenden will make an investor presentation relating to American Express' business strategies at the Lehman Brothers 2004 Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at 12:30 p.m. (ET).

A live audio webcast of Mr. Crittenden's presentation will be made available to the general public on the American Express web site at http://ir.americanexpress.com, along with certain presentation materials. An audio replay of Mr. Crittenden's presentation will be available to the general public later that day at the same web site address.

American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning, business services, insurance and international banking. For more information, visit www.americanexpress.com.

Contacts:
Tony Mitchell
212.640.9668
Anthony.A.Mitchel