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EXHIBIT 99.3

The following form of voting Web site is being used in connection with voting by certain shareholders receiving their proxy materials via the Internet and employee-shareholders of the Registrant in connection with the Registrant’s 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

 

 

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SHAREHOLDERS OF AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY RECEIVING

PROXY MATERIALS VIA THE INTERNET

 

 

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Footnote 1

 

AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY    Control#                    

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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY

200 Vesey Street

New York, New York 10285

2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Monday, April 26, 2010 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time

Meeting for holders as of: 02/26/2010

Meeting Materials  

[Proxy Materials]

As your vote is very important, we recommend that all voting instructions be received at least one business day prior to the voting cut-off time stated in the proxy statement. Scroll down for proxy instructions and voting.

To vote via telephone call 1-800-690-6903

 

PROXY BALLOT

AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY

Proxy Solicited on Behalf of the Board of Directors

for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Monday, April 26, 2010

The shareholder submitting this proxy (“shareholder”) hereby appoints Daniel T. Henry, Louise M. Parent and Carol V. Schwartz, or any of them, proxies or proxy, with full power of substitution, to vote all common shares of American Express Company that the shareholder is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held at the Company’s headquarters, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10285,

on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 10:00 A.M., Eastern Time, and at any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of the Meeting, as indicated below with respect to the proposals set forth in the Proxy Statement, and in their discretion upon any matter that may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of the Meeting. The shareholder hereby revokes any proxies submitted previously.

The validity of this proxy is governed by the New York Business Corporation Law. This proxy does not revoke any prior powers of attorney except for prior proxies given in connection with the Meeting.

To ensure timely receipt of your vote and to help the Company reduce costs, you are encouraged to submit your voting instructions by Internet or by telephone.

Notice to employees participating in the American Express Retirement Savings Plan (“Amex RSP”) or the Employee Stock Ownership Plan of Amex Canada, Inc. (“ESOP”).

These shares will be voted as you instruct if your proxy card, telephone, or Internet voting instructions are received on or before 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time, Wednesday, April 21, 2010, by Broadridge, which is acting on behalf of the Trustees of these Plans.

If Broadridge does not receive your voting instructions by 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time, Wednesday, April 21, 2010, the Trustees of the Amex RSP and the ESOP will not vote these shares.

Recommendations of the Board of Directors:

Choose this option if you would like to vote your shares with the recommendations of the Board of

Directors. See below or refer to the proxy statement for details on the recommendations.

[Vote with the Board’s Recommendations]

 

   Proposal(s)   

Recommendations

of the Board of

Directors

    Vote Options
01    DIRECTOR      

O     For All Nominees

  

1)    D.F. AKERSON

      

O     Withhold All Nominees

  

2)    C. BARSHEFSKY

      

O     For All Except Selected Below

  

3)    U.M. BURNS

      

1)    ¨ D.F. AKERSON

  

4)    K.I. CHENAULT

      

2)    ¨ C. BARSHEFSKY

  

5)    P. CHERNIN

      

3)    ¨ U.M. BURNS

  

6)    J. LESCHLY

      

4)    ¨ K.I. CHENAULT

  

7)    R.C. LEVIN

      

5)    ¨ P. CHERNIN

  

8)    R.A. MCGINN

      

6)    ¨ J. LESCHLY

  

9)    E.D. MILLER

      

7)    ¨ R.C. LEVIN

  

10)   S.S REINEMUND

      

8)    ¨ R.A. MCGINN

  

11)   R.D.WALTER

    For   

9)    ¨ E.D. MILLER

  

12)   R.A.WILLIAMS

      

10)   ¨ S.S REINEMUND

        

11)   ¨ R.D.WALTER

        

12)   ¨ R.A.WILLIAMS

02   

RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT

OF

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT

REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2010.

    For    O  For    O  Against    O  Abstain
03   

ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE

APPROVING EXECUTIVE

COMPENSATION.

    For    O  For    O  Against    O  Abstain
04   

SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL

RELATING TO CUMULATIVE

VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.

    Against    O  For    O  Against    O  Abstain
05   

SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL

RELATING TO THE CALLING OF

SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER

MEETINGS.

    Against    O  For    O  Against    O  Abstain
06    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SHARE RETENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXECUTIVES.    Against    O  For    O  Against    O  Abstain

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Footnote 3

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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY

200 Vesey Street

New York, New York 10285

2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Monday, April 26, 2010 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time

Meeting for holders as of: 02/26/2010

As your vote is very important, we recommend that all voting instructions be received at least one business day prior to the voting cut-off time stated in the proxy statement. Scroll down for proxy instructions and voting.

To vote via telephone call 1-800-690-6903

 

PROXY BALLOT

AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY

Proxy Solicited on Behalf of the Board of Directors

for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Monday, April 26, 2010

The shareholder submitting this proxy (“shareholder”) hereby appoints Daniel T. Henry, Louise M. Parent and Carol V. Schwartz, or any of them, proxies or proxy, with full power of substitution, to vote all common shares of American Express Company that the shareholder is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held at the Company’s headquarters at 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10285, on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 10:00 A.M., Eastern Time, and at any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of the Meeting, as indicated below with respect to the proposals set forth in the Proxy Statement, and in their discretion upon any matter that may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of the Meeting. The shareholder hereby revokes any proxies submitted previously.

The validity of this proxy is governed by the New York Business Corporation Law. This proxy does not revoke any prior powers of attorney except for prior proxies given in connection with the meeting.

 

To ensure timely receipt of your vote and to help the Company reduce costs, you are encouraged to submit your voting instructions by Internet or by telephone.

Notice to employees participating in the American Express Retirement Savings Plan (“Amex RSP”) or the Employee Stock Ownership Plan of Amex Canada, Inc. (“ESOP”).

These shares will be voted as you instruct if your proxy card, telephone, or Internet voting instructions are received on or before 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time, Wednesday, April 21, 2010, by Broadridge, which is acting on behalf of the Trustees of these Plans.

If Broadridge does not receive your voting instructions by 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time, Wednesday, April 21, 2010, the Trustees of the Amex RSP and the ESOP will not vote these shares.

 

You elected to vote as recommended by the Board of Directors.

OR

You did not enter any vote options. Your vote will be cast as recommended by the Board of Directors.

OR

You have voted as follows.

 

   Proposal   

Recommendations

of the Board of

Directors

    You Voted
         or
         *No vote entered. Your vote will be cast as recommended by the Board.
01    DIRECTOR       For All Nominees
  

1)      D.F. AKERSON

      

1)      D.F. AKERSON

  

2)      C. BARSHEFSKY

      

2)      C. BARSHEFSKY

  

3)      U.M. BURNS

      

3)      U.M. BURNS

  

4)      K.I. CHENAULT

      

4)      K.I. CHENAULT

  

5)      P. CHERNIN

      

5)      P. CHERNIN

  

6)      J. LESCHLY

      

6)      J. LESCHLY

  

7)      R.C. LEVIN

      

7)      R.C. LEVIN

  

8)      R.A. MCGINN

      

8)      R.A. MCGINN

  

9)      E.D. MILLER

      

9)      E.D. MILLER

  

10)   S.S REINEMUND

      

10)   S.S REINEMUND

  

11)   R.D.WALTER

    For   

11)   R.D.WALTER

  

12)   R.A.WILLIAMS

      

12)   R.A.WILLIAMS

              
              
02   

RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT

OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2010.

    For    For   
03   

ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE

APPROVING EXECUTIVE

COMPENSATION.

    For    For   
04   

SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL

RELATING TO CUMULATIVE

VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.

    Against    Against   
05   

SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL

RELATING TO THE CALLING OF

SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER

MEETINGS.

    Against    Against   
06    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SHARE RETENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXECUTIVES.    Against   

Against

   

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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY    Control #                    

200 Vesey Street

New York, New York 10285

2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Monday, April 26, 2010 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time

Meeting for holders as of: 02/26/2010

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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY

Proxy Solicited on Behalf of the Board of Directors

for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Monday, April 26, 2010

The shareholder submitting this proxy (“shareholder”) hereby appoints Daniel T. Henry, Louise M. Parent and Carol V. Schwartz, or any of them, proxies or proxy, with full power of substitution, to vote all common shares of American Express Company that the shareholder is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held at the Company’s headquarters, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10285, on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 10:00 A.M., Eastern Time, and at any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of the Meeting, as indicated below with respect to the proposals set forth in the Proxy Statement, and in their discretion upon any matter that may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of the Meeting. The shareholder hereby revokes any proxies submitted previously.

The validity of this proxy is governed by the New York Business Corporation Law. This proxy does not revoke any prior powers of attorney except for prior proxies given in connection with the Meeting.

To ensure timely receipt of your vote and to help the Company reduce costs, you are encouraged to submit your voting instructions by Internet or by telephone.

Notice to employees participating in the American Express Retirement Savings Plan (“Amex RSP”) or the Employee Stock Ownership Plan of Amex Canada, Inc. (“ESOP”).

These shares will be voted as you instruct if your proxy card, telephone, or Internet voting instructions are received on or before 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time, Wednesday, April 21, 2010, by Broadridge, which is acting on behalf of the Trustees of these Plans.

If Broadridge does not receive your voting instructions by 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time, Wednesday, April 21, 2010, the Trustees of the Amex RSP and the ESOP will not vote these shares.

 

 

You elected to vote as recommended by the Board of Directors.

OR

You did not enter any vote options. Your vote will be cast as recommended by the Board of Directors.

OR

You have voted as follows.

 

   Proposal   

Recommendations

of the Board of

Directors

    You Voted
         or
         *No vote entered. Your vote will be cast as recommended by the Board.
01    DIRECTOR       For All Nominees
  

1)      D.F. AKERSON

      

1)      D.F. AKERSON

  

2)      C. BARSHEFSKY

      

2)      C. BARSHEFSKY

  

3)      U.M. BURNS

      

3)      U.M. BURNS

  

4)      K.I. CHENAULT

      

4)      K.I. CHENAULT

  

5)      P. CHERNIN

      

5)      P. CHERNIN

  

6)      J. LESCHLY

      

6)      J. LESCHLY

  

7)      R.C. LEVIN

      

7)      R.C. LEVIN

  

8)      R.A. MCGINN

      

8)      R.A. MCGINN

  

9)      E.D. MILLER

      

9)      E.D. MILLER

  

10)   S.S REINEMUND

      

10)   S.S REINEMUND

  

11)   R.D.WALTER

    For   

11)   R.D.WALTER

  

12)   R.A.WILLIAMS

      

12)   R.A.WILLIAMS

        
        
02   

RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT

OF

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT

REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2010.

    For    For      
03   

ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE

APPROVING EXECUTIVE

COMPENSATION.

    For    For      
04   

SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL

RELATING TO CUMULATIVE

VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.

    Against    Against      
05   

SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL

RELATING TO THE CALLING OF

SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER

MEETINGS.

    Against    Against      
06    SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SHARE RETENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXECUTIVES.    Against    Against