UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  April 19, 2017

AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York	1-7657	13-4922250
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 Vesey Street New York, New York	10285
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 640-2000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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

On April 19, 2017, American Express Company (the "Company") issued a press release regarding its financial results for the first quarter of 2017. A copy of such press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1. In addition, in conjunction with the announcement of its financial results, the Company distributed additional financial information relating to the financial results of American Express Company for the first quarter of 2017. Such additional financial information is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.2.

Exhibit Description

99.1	Press Release, dated April 19, 2017, of American Express Company regarding its financial results for the first quarter of 2017.
99.2	Additional financial information relating to the financial results of American Express Company for the first quarter of 2017.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
(REGISTRANT)
By:	/s/ Carol V. Schwartz
	Name:  Carol V. Schwartz
	Title:    Secretary

Date: April 19, 2017

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Description

99.1	Press Release, dated April 19, 2017, of American Express Company regarding its financial results for the first quarter of 2017.
99.2	Additional financial information relating to the financial results of American Express Company for the first quarter of 2017.

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