American Express Canada

The American Express Company, founded in 1850, is the parent company of American Express Canada. American Express opened for business in Canada in 1853. The company opened its first Canadian offices in Toronto and Hamilton. American Express Canada also known as AMEX Bank of Canada is headquartered in Markham, Ontario. American Express has over 3,000 employees in most major Canadian cities.

American Express Canada is financial and travel company servicing the Canadian market. Even though American Express Canada is mostly known for its charge and credit cards in Canada, the company actually has very diversified business offering financial planning, insurance products, accounting, merchant services, investment products, banking, traveler's cheques, and travel products. The AMEX Canada website doesn't specify if they offer secured credit cards to Canadians.

American Express Canada issues the American Express Cards in Canada. America Express is one of the 30 stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. American Express credit card numbers are 15 digits long, and start with 34 or 37.

AMEX Bank of Canada is a member of Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Canadian Bankers Association. American Express Canada is also a member of Air Miles, and Aeroplan Rewards frequent flyer programs.

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