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The assessments depend on country and programme. UK undergraduate internships include a recorded video and assessment centre; UK technology apprenticeships include coding and a Virtual Discovery Day.
Use the route that matches your vacancy. The guidance below identifies the programme or location it covers.
Recorded video and assessment centre
The UK undergraduate route begins with a recorded video response to role-specific questions. Selected candidates attend an assessment centre with competency interviews, case studies and group discussions. Technology apprenticeships and MBA internships follow different routes.
Coding and Virtual Discovery Day
After applying, candidates receive a coding assessment to complete within seven days. Successful candidates attend a Virtual Discovery Day, including two consecutive 30-minute interviews. The seven days is a submission window, not the length of the coding test.
Process sources checked 11 September 2026 · Your invitation takes priority for role and location details.
Calculate a financial change in multiple steps using the information supplied. This is independent practice from Practice Aptitude Tests, not an actual American Express assessment question.
Practise with our independent preparation tests, then review the working behind each answer.
As an intern or recent graduate, if you join American Express you will work on important projects with real responsibility from day one. You’ll be able to make a direct impact on American Express teams and work with leaders who will inspire and support you as you create your unique career journey.
For roles involving commercial data, numerical reasoning practice can help you interpret graphs, percentages and tables. American Express’s student guidance does not specify a universal 20-question numerical test. Check the assessment assigned to your programme.
A practice diagrammatic reasoning test comprises of questions relating to sequences of shapes and patterns. In each question there will be a missing step and you will be provided with a number of answers to choose from. These are designed to test your logical reasoning as well analytical and problem-solving skills.
A practice situational judgement test presents you with a series of challenging scenarios that one might encounter in the workplace and then a number of possible responses to the scenario. You then chose which one you feel is the best way to describe how you would react. Read the information carefully and follow any timing instructions in your invitation. It is important to know the company values to ensure your answers are best matched with theirs.
For more information on American Express psychometric tests be sure to check out Fintest’s page.
The UK undergraduate summer internship route includes a recorded video stage followed, for selected candidates, by an assessment centre with competency interviews, case studies and group discussions. Other programmes follow different routes.
You will be given a group task, usually involving a meeting or business scenario that you will be expected to provide solutions for within the team. You’ll be assessed on how you perform within the group, whether you show strong leadership skills or better support skills. You must be careful to strike a balance between dominating the group and being too passive.
If requested in your brief, you may give a short presentation on a subject provided. You will be given time to prepare and will be allowed to take prompts in with you. This will be assessing your public speaking and presenting skills as well as how you perform under pressure during questions following your presentation. This may also be in the form of a case study.
If your invitation includes a role play it will be based on a scenario provided and you will be assessed on your behaviour, your knowledge and the way you handle certain scenarios. It will be relating to a type of situation that you would be faced with in the job and you will be required to think quickly. Ensure you have a good background knowledge of the company and its values.
What candidates ask us most often
The difficulty of American Express tests can vary depending on your proficiency and preparedness in the areas assessed. Some candidates may find them challenging, while others may not, but thorough preparation can improve your performance.
Start with the employer’s own guidance and examples in your invitation. Our independent practice questions help you build relevant reasoning skills; they are not copies of the employer’s assessment.
The duration of the recruitment process at American Express can vary based on the role and the number of applicants. It generally encompasses several stages, including aptitude testing, interviews, and group exercises.
American Express values high standards of customer service, integrity, and financial strength. The company seeks individuals who align with these principles and can contribute to a culture of inclusivity and respect.
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