American Express® Business Gold Rewards Card

🇨🇦 American Express® Business Gold Rewards Card

Annual Fee: $199

Issuer: American Express

Policy Version: July 2025

Last Updated: 2026-02-08

Policy Information

Claims Contact

  • website: https://info.submitclaims.client.insure
  • phone domestic: 1-800-243-0198
  • phone international: 905-475-4822

Global Limits

  • who is covered: Cardmember, Spouse, Dependent Children

Coverage Summary

Conditions

Exclusions

Conditions

  • Injury must occur while riding as a passenger in a Common Carrier (plane, train, bus, ship)
  • Must be on a trip where the fare was charged to the card
  • Loss must occur within 100 days of the accident

Exclusions

  • × Suicide or self-inflicted injury
  • × War or acts of war
  • × Committing a criminal offense
  • × Serving as an operator or crew member
  • × Driving or riding in a rental vehicle

Conditions

Exclusions

Conditions

Exclusions

Conditions

  • Coverage includes missed connections if incoming flight is delayed and no alternative is available within 4 hours
  • Coverage includes denied boarding due to overbooking
  • Covers reasonable living expenses and sundry items
  • Full fare must be charged to the card or paid with Membership Rewards points

Exclusions

  • × Alternate travel arrangements like purchasing a new airline ticket (except local taxi/rideshare)
  • × Prepaid cards, gift cards, or cash
  • × Illegal activity or fraud
  • × War, hostilities, or military acts
  • × Terrorism

Conditions

  • Baggage must be checked-in and accompanying the traveler
  • Purchases must be for essential clothing and sundry items
  • Expenses must be incurred within 4 days of arrival
  • Expenses must be incurred before the return of the baggage

Exclusions

  • × Delays occurring on a flight returning to the place of residence
  • × Illegal activity or fraud
  • × War or military acts
  • × Terrorism

Conditions

  • Covers loss or damage to baggage checked with an airline
  • Covers carry-on baggage while on board
  • Baggage must be in the care, custody, and control of the airline
  • Full fare of the ticket must be charged to the card

Exclusions

  • × Eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and artificial teeth
  • × Electronics including laptops, cameras, phones, and media players
  • × Sports equipment (except golf clubs, skis, and racquets)
  • × Cash, securities, tickets, and documents
  • × Fragile items like china, glass, or art
  • × Confiscation by government or customs

Conditions

  • Must decline the rental agency's collision damage waiver (CDW/LDW)
  • Must charge the full cost of the rental to the card (or pay with Membership Rewards)
  • Coverage applies to theft, loss, and damage to the rental vehicle
  • Includes loss of use charges imposed by the rental agency
  • Only one rental vehicle is covered at a time

Exclusions

  • × Third-party liability (damage to other cars or people)
  • × Personal injury
  • × Operation while intoxicated or under influence of drugs
  • × Off-road operation
  • × Vehicles with MSRP over $85,000
  • × Trucks, pick-up trucks, cargo vans, limousines, and motorcycles

Conditions

  • Device must be purchased for business use only
  • Covers loss, theft, or accidental damage
  • Full purchase price must be charged to the card OR financed with monthly payments on the card
  • Coverage lasts up to 2 years from purchase
  • Device must be activated with a Canadian wireless provider (if cellular capable)

Exclusions

  • × Accessories, batteries, and laptops
  • × Devices purchased for personal use
  • × Mysterious disappearance (unexplained loss)
  • × Cosmetic damage not affecting functionality
  • × Theft from baggage unless hand-carried

Conditions

  • Covers direct physical damage or theft
  • At least a portion of the purchase price must be charged to the card
  • Items given as gifts are covered
  • Coverage is in excess of other insurance

Exclusions

  • × Wear and tear
  • × Theft from a motor vehicle
  • × Mysterious disappearance (lost items)
  • × Consumable or perishable goods
  • × Jewelry and watches in baggage (unless hand-carried)
  • × Motorized vehicles and their parts
  • × Items for resale or inventory

Conditions

  • Extends original manufacturer's warranty by up to one additional year
  • Original warranty must be 5 years or less
  • Entire purchase price must be charged to the card
  • Applies to product malfunction, defect, or damage covered by original warranty

Exclusions

  • × Used, rebuilt, or refurbished items
  • × Motorized vehicles (cars, boats, etc.)
  • × Items used for business fixtures or permanent upgrades
  • × Jewelry
  • × Consumables and perishables
  • × Warranties lasting longer than 5 years
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