American Express
Banking and finance · Updated
- Official
- Global
- about 5% of global staff · according to American Express (CNBC)
- AI cited by American Express, according to CNBC
- +1 more report
Official. About 5% of its global workforce, according to American Express (CNBC, 23 Oct 2026). Impact on Australian roles not confirmed.
Summary
Official. Global: about 5% of its global workforce, according to American Express (CNBC, 23 Oct 2026). AP reports this as about 3,500 roles. CNBC reports the company cited AI. Impact on Australian roles not confirmed.
Headcount
Australian and worldwide figures are kept separate. We never add reports together or average them.
Australian roles
Not confirmed
Impact on Australian roles not confirmed
Worldwide roles
About 5%
About 5% of its global workforce, according to American Express (CNBC, 23 Oct 2026).
Location:Global
Departments
Only where a source gives numbers. Teams under 5 roles are grouped as Other.
Breakdown not stated in reports.
Reports
2 reports, newest first. Each figure is what that source said.
- OfficialAmerican Express, via CNBCAbout 5% of its global workforce
- Unofficial: media reportAP News (via Yahoo Finance)
About 3,500 roles, according to AP (23 Oct 2026)
Locations
Global
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