American Express Earns No. 4 Spot on 2026 “100 Best Companies to Work For” List
American Express Ranks No. 10 on Fortune’s 2026 List of World’s Most Admired Companies
March 18 marks 175 years since American Express got its start as an express delivery business that shipped everything from packaged goods to gold and silver. We’re celebrating this milestone with a look back at our company’s history and evolution courtesy of Ira, our resident archivist (yes, Amex has an archivist!).
We are proud to be ranked No. 10 on Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ 2025 list, American Express’s third consecutive year receiving a Top 10 recognition. The award recognizes Amex’s commitment to delivering exceptional products, services, and experiences for customers and communities — and the work and achievements of the company’s colleagues around the world.
For the second consecutive year, American Express is featured among the top 10 on TIME's World’s Best Companies list. We ranked No. 7 overall, and are the highest ranked financial services company on this global list of top performing companies based on employee sentiment, revenue growth and sustainability transparency. Read more about the list in the link below.
As we celebrate #NationalInternDay, we’d like to recognize our amazing interns around the world for their contributions and impact in career areas like Tech, Finance, Consumer Banking and more on Team Amex. Our hundreds of interns have been learning new skills and building connections with colleagues, all while bringing their unique talents and perspectives to the Blue Box. Thank you to all of our 2024 interns! Interested in interning at Amex? Explore our student opportunities by visiting the link below.
We’re proud to have won the Business Group on Health’s Best Employers: Excellence in Health and Well-being Award for the 13th time. This year, we also earned an additional honor for Excellence in Global Health and Well-being, which recognizes companies who successfully support the unique needs of colleagues across the globe. The award underscores our unwavering commitment to provide our Team Amex colleagues with comprehensive health benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being, which includes their physical, financial and mental health.
It’s a special day to be part of Team Amex as we celebrate being ranked No. 4 on Great Place To Work US 2024 list of Best Companies to Work For! We’re also the highest-ranking financial services company for the third year running. This recognition wouldn’t be possible without our incredible colleagues, whose feedback highlights the positive work environment we’ve built together, one based on trust, respect, fairness and a strong sense of belonging. Thank you to our amazing team for making American Express an exceptional place to work! We’re dedicated to investing in their success and ensuring everyone continues to feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential each and every day. Read more about what makes Amex a great place to work in the link below.
American Express has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index – a recognition the company has consecutively achieved since 2004. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that values every voice, rewards teamwork, celebrates different points of view, and reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Read more in the link below.
We ranked No. 8 on Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ 2024 list, our second consecutive year in the Top 10. Amex has also been named an All-Star Company on the list for the 16th consecutive year. The award recognizes our commitment to delivering exceptional products, services and experiences for customers and communities – and the work and achievements of the company’s colleagues around the world. Read more in the link below.
