American Express(R) Offers Free Shipping on Holiday Gift Cards

For early-bird shoppers looking to save money this holiday season, American Express introduced free online shipping and discounts on rush orders when they purchase American Express Gift Cards before December 10, 2007. Customers can save $5.95 on shipping- making standard shipping free. The offer is valid for online purchases of the classic American Express Gift Card, Gift Card Especially for (SM) Kids, Gift Card Especially for Teens, Gift Card Especially for Movie Lovers, Gift Card Especially for Dining, Gift Card Especially for the Bride and Groom, Gift Card Especially for Birthdays, and Gift Card Especially for Thank You. The promotion is also available for online purchases of American Express gift cards for business, including the American Express Gift Card, the American Express Gift Card Especially For Dining and for Thank You, and the customizable American Express Gift Card. "Now, by ordering gift cards online, customers can avoid the crush of holiday shoppers, save some money and still have a great gift—the gift of choice—for anyone on their shopping lists,” said Stefan Happ, vice president and general manager, American Express Gift Cards. Shoppers can get their free shipping at the American Express Web site by purchasing American Express Gift Cards using the promotional code VSSHIP07. The American Express Gift Card, available in denominations ranging between $25 and $500, can be redeemed at U.S. retailers and restaurants that accept American Express Cards. The Gift Card can be refunded if lost or stolen. All American Express Gift Cards come with special offers available at best-of-brand retailers, restaurants and merchants. For more information on American Express Gift Cards, visit http://www.americanexpress.com/gift.* About American Express American Express is a leader in prepaid products. In addition to the 116-year old American Express Travelers Cheque - the preeminent brand welcomed worldwide - the Company issues other prepaid products including Cheques for Two, Gift Cards, Gift Cheques, and a range of corporate incentive prepaid products through American Express Incentive Services, a joint venture with Maritz Inc. For more information visit http://www.americanexpress.com/gift. American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. *Terms, conditions and purchase/replacement fees apply to Gift Cards. Subject to applicable law, a monthly service fee of $2.00 is waived for the initial 12 months after purchase. A $5.95 replacement fee may apply if a Gift Card is lost or stolen. Not for use at car rental, cruise lines, casinos or ATMs. Offers are subject to change without notice. The offer of $5.95 off shipping costs does not apply to online orders of personalized or customized American Express Gift Cards.