American Express Credit Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Travel Related Services Company. American Express Travel Related Services Company is a part of American Express Company, which was founded in 1850 and is one of the world s leading payment and travel companies. It creates and sells various financial products, including money orders and traveler s checks. The company offers a range of debit, credit and reward cards for individuals, small businesses, corporations and merchants. Some of its cards include Starwood Preferred Guest, Hilton HHonors, Gold Delta SkyMiles, Blue Cash, Blue Sky from American Express and TrueEarnings. Additionally, American Express Company participates in various community activities and has delivered aid through the American Red Cross, a nonprofit organization, for more than 50 disasters in over 35 countries worldwide.