TEW Magazine

A long time ago, in 1850, in busy New York, a company called American Express (AmEx) was born. But it wasn’t about money at first. AmEx was like a superhero mailman, racing around to deliver letters and packages safely. As years passed, AmEx grew smarter. People needed safer ways to carry money, especially while traveling. So, AmEx created special cards that worked like magical keys, letting people shop, travel, and keep their money safe. From mailboxes to magic money cards, AmEx’s superpower has always been making life easier for everyone. Historical Background At the start, American Express (AmEx) was like the most reliable mail carrier, always making sure letters and packages arrived safely. People trusted it. Soon, AmEx wanted to do more. It created money orders and traveler’s cheques, safe notes that travelers could use instead of carrying cash. In 1958, AmEx launched the charge card, a shiny card that let people buy things now and pay later, like borrowing from a friendly helper....