American Express early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-12 against American Express's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with American Express. How we check
At a glance
- Campus - Full Time - 2027 (UK) Technology Graduate Programgraduate schemeOpen, no closing date publishedVisa sponsorship: No
- Open, no closing date publishedVisa sponsorship: No3 stages
- Open, no closing date publishedVisa sponsorship: No2 stages
- Insight Day - UKspring weekNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published
Campus - Apprenticeship Programme - Technology Software
How American Express recruits
UK Technology Apprentice Program (page undated; applications October to February, September start). 3 stages, from American Express's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where American Express names them.
Application
Application form
Submit an application, after which a coding assessment link is sent.
“Round 1: After submitting your application, you will be sent a link to complete an online coding assessment to be completed within seven days.”
Round 1: online coding assessment
Online tests
Online coding assessment to be completed within seven days of receiving the link. Provider not stated.
“Round 1: After submitting your application, you will be sent a link to complete an online coding assessment to be completed within seven days.”
Round 2: Virtual Discovery Day
Assessment centre
Virtual Discovery Day meeting Technology engineering teams, with an assessment of two consecutive 30-minute interviews.
- about 60 minutes
“Upon passing the coding challenge, you’ll be invited to interview at our Virtual Discovery Day where you will have the opportunity to learn more about the American Express culture and engage with various engineering teams within our Technology division. You will then meet with our colleagues for our assessment process, consisting of two consecutive 30-minute interviews.”
Campus - Internship Programme - Undergraduate - 2027
How American Express recruits
UK Undergraduate Summer Internship (page undated; applications September to November). 2 stages, from American Express's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where American Express names them.
Round 1: pre-recorded video
Recorded video interview
Submit a pre-recorded video answering questions specific to the role applied for. Timings and provider not stated.
“Round 1: Submit a pre-recorded video answering questions specific to the role you have applied for.”
Round 2: assessment centre
Assessment centre
Assessment centre with competency-based interviews, case studies and group discussions.
“Round 2: Selected candidates will participate in an assessment centre that includes competency-based interviews, case studies and group discussions to showcase your communication, analytical, and collaboration skills.”
Visa sponsorship
Campus - Full Time - 2027
American Express's 12-month UK Technology Graduate Program for 2027 is hiring in London and Burgess Hill, with no visa sponsorship.
“Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United Kingdom is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.”
Campus - Apprenticeship Programme - Technology Software
American Express's 18-month Level 4 Software Engineering Apprenticeship in London and Burgess Hill opened on 30 September 2026 and does not sponsor visas.
“Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United Kingdom is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.”
Campus - Internship Programme - Undergraduate - 2027
American Express has more than 20 UK undergraduate internships for 2027 in London, Brighton and Burgess Hill, but states it will not pursue visa sponsorship for them.
“Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United Kingdom is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.”
Insight Day - UK
American Express runs a one-day UK Insight Day in April for first-year students from any degree discipline.
American Express on the Home Office sponsor register
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Common questions
- What is the American Express apprenticeship application process?
- American Express's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Application, then Round 1: online coding assessment, then Round 2: Virtual Discovery Day.
- Does American Express use a recorded video interview?
- Yes. American Express lists a recorded video interview stage ("Round 1: pre-recorded video").
- Does American Express sponsor visas for graduates?
- American Express's 12-month UK Technology Graduate Program for 2027 is hiring in London and Burgess Hill, with no visa sponsorship.
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