AMERICAN EXPRESS PLANS LIVE AUDIO WEBCASTS OF THE INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL FOLLOWING FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS AND THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

NEW YORK, April 17, 2008 -- American Express Company said today that it plans to host a live audio Webcast of its investor conference call with Chief Financial Officer, Daniel T. Henry, on Thursday, April 24, 2008, at 5:00 pm (ET) to discuss first quarter 2008 financial results, operating performance and other topics that may be raised during the discussion. The company's financial results are scheduled to be announced shortly after the market closes.

The company also plans to host its annual meeting of shareholders on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. (ET). The meeting will take place at the company's headquarter office located in lower Manhattan.

Live audio of the investor conference call and the annual meeting of shareholders will be accessible to the general public on the American Express Web site at http://ir.americanexpress.com.

Investor Conference Call – First Quarter 2008 Results

Thursday, April 24, 2008 - A copy of the first quarter 2008 earnings release and earnings supplement will be available prior to the call at the same Web site address. A replay of the call will be available later that evening at the same Web site address.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Monday, April 28, 2008 – Live audio of the meeting will be accessible to the general public at the same Web site address. A replay of the meeting will be available later that evening at the same Web site address.

American Express Company is a leading global payments and travel company founded in 1850. For more information, visit www.americanexpress.com.

Contacts:
Alex Hopwood
212.640.5495
Alex.W.Hopwood@aexp.com

Joanna Lambert
212.640.9668
Joanna.G.Lambert@aexp.com