American Express OPEN Savings Adds FedEx Freight, Microsoft Store and Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. to Growing List of Partners

Total Savings for Small Businesses Reaches Half a Billion Dollars

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express OPEN announced today that FedEx Freight, Microsoft Store and Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. have all joined the OPEN Savings program as partners. The new partnerships will bring even more value to small businesses by delivering special savings designed to help small businesses thrive.

The new savings include:

• FedEx Freight: Cardmembers will save 5% on all freight services.
• Microsoft Store: Cardmembers will save 5% on purchases made at www.microsoftstore.com and Microsoft Store retail locations.
• Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp: Cardmembers will save 5% on all transactions with the company, including generating a D-U-N-S number and using its suite of Business Credit and Credibility services at www.DandB.com and 1-800-536-1310.

Since its launch in 2004, OPEN Savings has provided its customers with $500 million in savings. OPEN Savings gives small business owners automatic savings virtually every time they use an American Express^® Business Card to make purchases at any OPEN Savings partner. Cardmembers are able to apply their OPEN Savings on top of any other partner sales, discounts or promotions.

“Small business owners are constantly looking for ways to grow their businesses in a cost-effective manner,” said Kirk Fitzsimmons, vice president OPEN Savings. “With the addition of new savings partners, small businesses can save more money at more places.”

The small business savings program helps eliminate the need for offer codes, coupons or program enrollment and provides automatic savings from well-known brands. Savings can also be combined with other marketplace offers or volume discount pricing that businesses may already be receiving from program partners.

OPEN Savings is a benefit embedded within all American Express Business Cards. American Express OPEN Cardmembers simply need to use their credit or charge card for purchases with any OPEN Savings partner to take advantage of discounts. The savings will automatically appear on the Cardmember’s monthly statement and can be tracked at www.opensavings.com. OPEN Savings discounts are calculated on the full transaction amount, including any taxes and surcharges. Terms and conditions apply.

Some partners and discounts include:

Travel Partners   Hertz: Up to 10% off car rentals Hyatt Hotels & Resorts: 3% off hotel charges Courtyard by Marriott: 5% off hotel charges Fairfield Inn by Marriott: 5% off hotel charges SpringHill Suites by Marriott: 5% off hotel charges Residence Inn by Marriott: 5% off hotel charges TownPlace Suites by Marriott: 5% off hotel charges AirTran Airways: 5% off flights booked through 1-800-AIRTRAN, airtran.com or at AirTran ticket counters Carey: 5% off executive ground transportation Terms and conditions apply^*

Supplies and Services Partners   FedEx: 5% off Express and Ground shipping FedEx Office: 5% off business services FedEx Freight: 5% off all freight services OfficeMax: 5% off single transactions over $100 by phone, online or in store HP Direct: 5% off online or phone purchases Epson: 5% off digital imaging products Microsoft Store: 5% off in store or online purchases 1-800-FLOWERS^®: 5% off floral and gift purchases Barnes&Noble.com: 5% off online purchases Professional Services   Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp: 5% off all business credit services LogoWorks: 10% off logo and graphic design Iron Mountain: 10% off information management solutions.

To learn more about the OPEN Savings program, visit www.opensavings.com.

About American Express OPEN

American Express OPEN is the leading payment card issuer for small businesses in the United States and supports business owners with products and services to help them run and grow their businesses. This includes business charge and credit cards that deliver purchasing power, flexibility, rewards, savings on business services from an expanded lineup of partners and online tools and services designed to help improve profitability. Learn more at www.OPEN.com and connect with us at openforum.com and twitter.com/openforum.

American Express is a global services company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Learn more at www.americanexpress.comand connect with us on www.facebook.com/americanexpress, www.twitter.com/americanexpress and www.youtube.com/americanexpress.

1. OPEN Savings®: Savings range from 3% to 10%. Payment must be made with an American Express® Business Card at the time of purchase; savings will be credited to your account. If purchases that received the OPEN Savings discount are refunded, the OPEN Savings discount will be reversed and debited from your account. Please review your monthly Cardmember statement in order to confirm proper crediting of returns. If you believe that returns have not been properly credited to your account, please call the number on the back of your Card. Other restrictions or limitations may apply. Subject to offer terms and conditions located at open.com/opensavings. Merchant participation and offers are subject to change without notice.