A crosslinked composite anion exchange membrane was first prepared for anion exchange membrane fuel cell (AEMFC) application by a feasible route. The membrane exhibited high ionic conductivity, excellent dimensional and thermal stability. An AEMFC assembled with the crosslinked composite membrane showed high power output and promising cell durability. This result indicates that the crosslinked composite membrane has potential for AEMFC application. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.