American Express Reports First Quarter Financial Results
American Express reported first quarter financial results today that included 16 percent year over year growth in payment volume and a 10 percent growth in cards issued. Amex's average merchant discount rate declined from 2.61% in 1Q05 to 2.58% in 1Q06 while average spending on its proprietary (non-bank partner) cards increased 8 percent year over year.






Add your comment... (note that all comments are reviewed before they're published)