American Express has reported second quarter profits of $1.8bn (£890m), up 9%, while revenue rose 8% to $10.8bn.
"We continued the broad-based momentum throughout our business with the eighth straight quarter of [currency] adjusted revenue growth at 8% or better," said Steve Squeri, chairman and chief executive officer. "Once again, our performance was driven by a well-balanced mix of spending volumes, lending income and card fee".