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

NEW YORK, September 07, 2005 -- American Express Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Gary Crittenden will make an investor presentation relating to American Express' business strategies at Lehman Brothers 2005 Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at the Hilton New York at 9:30AM (ET).

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

American Express is a leading global payments, network, travel and banking company founded in 1850. It is a leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel financial planning, business services, insurance and international banking.

Contacts:
Bet Franzone
212.640.1850
Bet.Franzone@aexp.com