Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 2-46918, 2-59230, 33-02980, and 33-53801) of American Express Company of our report dated June 24, 2010 relating to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of American Express Retirement Savings Plan which appears in this Form 11-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 24, 2010
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