VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2025-07-18
“higher variable customer engagement costs driven by increased Card Member spending and usage of travel-related benefits,”
American Express · said 2025-07-18 · reported 2025-07-18
American Express cited increased card member engagement and benefits usage as drivers for higher expenses in its second-quarter earnings report.
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