RNS Number:1715S
American Express Co
17 November 2003



          AMERICAN EXPRESS DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND


NEW YORK - November 17, 2003 - The board of directors of American Express
Company today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per common share,
payable February 10, 2004 to shareholders of record on January 2, 2004.

American Express Company (www.americanexpress.com) is a diversified worldwide
travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a world
leader in charge and credit cards. Travelers Cheques, travel, financial
planning, business services, insurance and international banking.


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