American Express Cobalt® Card

🇨🇦 American Express Cobalt® Card

Annual Fee: $191.88

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
  • trip duration limit: 15 days

Coverage Summary

Conditions

  • You must contact Global Excel before receiving emergency treatment or a penalty applies
  • Coverage is only available for residents of Canada covered by a government health insurance plan
  • Coverage extends automatically if hospitalized on return date or transportation is delayed
  • Top-up coverage is available for trips longer than 15 days

Exclusions

  • × Medical conditions that were not stable in the 90 days before departure
  • × Non-emergency services or experimental treatments
  • × Pregnancy complications occurring 9 weeks before or after expected delivery
  • × Injuries from high-risk activities like mountain climbing or professional sports
  • × Alcohol abuse or drug overdose

Conditions

  • Covers loss of life, dismemberment, or loss of sight due to accident
  • Must be riding as a passenger in a Common Carrier (plane, train, ship)
  • Loss must occur within 100 days of the accident
  • Ticket must be charged to the American Express Card

Exclusions

  • × Suicide or self-inflicted injury
  • × War or acts of war
  • × Committing a criminal offense
  • × Serving as crew member
  • × Alcohol or drug use unless prescribed
  • × Rental vehicle accidents

Conditions

Exclusions

Conditions

Exclusions

Conditions

  • Covers reasonable living expenses and sundry items
  • Applies if flight is delayed 4+ hours or denied boarding occurs
  • Applies if a connecting flight is missed due to incoming flight delay
  • Aggregate limit of $500 includes baggage delay coverage

Exclusions

  • × Alternate travel arrangements (except taxi/rideshare)
  • × Delays on a flight returning to your place of residence
  • × Illegal activity or criminal acts
  • × War or acts of war
  • × Terrorism

Conditions

  • Covers essential clothing and sundry items
  • Expenses must be incurred within 4 days of arrival and before baggage return
  • Aggregate limit of $500 includes flight delay coverage
  • Baggage must not be delivered within 6 hours of arrival

Exclusions

  • × Delay occurring on a flight returning to your place of residence
  • × Illegal activity
  • × War or acts of war
  • × Terrorism

Conditions

  • Covers loss or damage to checked-in or carry-on baggage
  • Full fare must be charged to the Card
  • Coverage begins when baggage is checked in and ends upon retrieval
  • Maximum payable is $500 for all insured persons combined per occurrence

Exclusions

  • × Contact lenses, eyeglasses, sunglasses
  • × Cameras, laptops, cell phones, and other electronics
  • × Cash, currency, tickets, or documents
  • × Confiscation by government or customs
  • × Sports equipment (except golf clubs and racquets)
  • × Perishable items, animals, and furs

Conditions

  • Must decline the rental agency's Collision Damage Waiver (CDW/LDW)
  • Must charge the full cost of the rental to the Card
  • Only one rental vehicle covered at a time
  • Covers theft, loss, damage, and valid loss of use charges

Exclusions

  • × Trucks, pick-up trucks, and cargo vans
  • × Off-road vehicles
  • × Motorcycles, mopeds, or motor bikes
  • × Trailers, campers, and RVs
  • × Vehicles over $85,000 MSRP
  • × Antique vehicles (over 20 years old)
  • × Third party liability (damage to other cars or people)
  • × Driving while intoxicated

Conditions

  • Covers lost, stolen, or accidentally damaged devices
  • Full price must be charged to Card OR financed with bill payments on Card
  • Depreciation is 2% per month from purchase date
  • Maximum of 1 claim per 12 months, 2 claims per 48 months
  • Device must be new (or official replacement)

Exclusions

  • × Mysterious disappearance (unexplained loss)
  • × Cosmetic damage not affecting functionality
  • × Accessories (batteries, cases)
  • × Theft from baggage unless hand-carried
  • × Used or refurbished devices (unless warranty replacement)
  • × Devices purchased for business or resale

Conditions

  • Covers direct physical damage or theft
  • At least a portion of the purchase price must be charged to the Card
  • Coverage limited to the portion charged to the Card
  • Items given as gifts are covered

Exclusions

  • × Wear and tear
  • × Theft from a motor vehicle
  • × Mysterious disappearance (lost items)
  • × Consumables and perishables (food, perfume)
  • × Jewelry and watches in baggage
  • × Motorized vehicles and their parts
  • × Business property

Conditions

  • Doubles original manufacturer's warranty up to one additional year
  • Original warranty must be 5 years or less
  • Must charge full purchase price to the Card
  • Valid in Canada or the United States

Exclusions

  • × Used or refurbished items
  • × Motorized vehicles (cars, boats, planes)
  • × Business property or fixtures
  • × Items with warranties longer than 5 years
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