Amex hit by credit card defaults - BBC News

American Express saw first one-fourth net income diminution 6%, after the figure of cardholders failing to pay off their debts increased.

Profits for the three calendar months to 31 March drop to $991m from $1.06bn a twelvemonth earlier, but beat out forecasts.

The house set aside $1.27bn for recognition losings during the period, representing a 48% addition year-on-year.

But while net income drop in the US, the net income overseas rose and the house anticipates such as growing to continue.

"While we go on to be cautious about the United States economy, we are encouraged by our public presentation internationally," said main executive director Kenneth Chenault.

US card service net income drop 19% to $523m but international net income climbed 30% to $133m.

Shares inch the house added 3% in after hours trading.