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# Introduction

The **American Express Token Service (AETS) API** connects Card Issuers, Merchants, and Service Providers to mobile and digital payments using state-of-the-art token technology to enhance the checkout experience. Please stay tuned as we expand the scope in the future to include third-party issued American Express® Cards and expand AETS to additional countries.