Item 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On May 7, 2009, American Express Company (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its results under the Federal Reserve's Supervisory Capital Assessment Program. A copy of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Exhibit

99.1 Press Release, dated May 7, 2009, of American Express Company.

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