The following information is furnished under Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure:

On October 20, 2008, American Express Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2008. A copy of such press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated herein by reference. In addition, in conjunction with the announcement of its financial results, American Express Company distributed additional financial information relating to its 2008 third quarter financial results and a 2008 Third Quarter Earnings Supplement. Such additional financial information and the 2008 Third Quarter Earnings Supplement are attached to this report as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3, respectively, and each is hereby incorporated by reference.

EXHIBIT

99.1      Press Release, dated October 20, 2008, of American Express Company
          announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2008.

99.2      Additional financial information relating to the financial results of
          American Express Company for the third quarter of 2008.

99.3      2008 Third Quarter Earnings Supplement of American Express Company.