American Express® Gold Card - US

🇺🇸 American Express® Gold Card - US

Annual Fee: $325

Issuer: American Express

Policy Version: April 2024

Last Updated: 2026-02-08

Policy Information

Claims Contact

  • website: americanexpress.com/onlineclaim
  • phone domestic: 1-800-228-6855
  • phone international: 1-303-273-6497

Global Limits

  • who is covered: Card Member, Spouse, Domestic Partner, Dependent Children, Authorized Drivers (Rental Car)
  • trip duration limit: 365 days

Coverage Summary

Conditions

Exclusions

Conditions

Exclusions

Conditions

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Conditions

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Conditions

  • The trip must be a round-trip ticket to a destination other than your city of residence
  • The trip length must not exceed 365 days
  • You must pay the full cost of the ticket with your eligible card or points
  • The delay must be caused by a covered loss like weather or equipment failure
  • Coverage is limited to 2 claims per 12-month period

Exclusions

  • × Delays made public or known to you before your trip
  • × Expenses you paid before the trip started
  • × Intentional acts caused by the traveler
  • × Expenses not authorized by your employer if using a commercial card
  • × Taxis, limos, and commuter trains are not considered Common Carriers

Conditions

Exclusions

Conditions

  • You must pay the entire fare with your eligible card or points
  • Loss must occur while traveling on a Common Carrier (plane, train, bus, ship)
  • Coverage applies to carry-on or checked baggage
  • Coverage is secondary to the Common Carrier's reimbursement
  • Trip must not exceed 365 consecutive days

Exclusions

  • × Cash, credit cards, tickets, and travel documents
  • × Eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids
  • × Plants, animals, and perishable food items
  • × Property shipped as freight or shipped before departure
  • × War, government confiscation, or acts of customs authorities

Conditions

  • You must reserve and pay for the entire rental with your card
  • You must decline the rental company's collision damage waiver
  • You must be the primary renter and sign the rental agreement
  • Coverage is secondary to your personal auto insurance
  • Coverage lasts up to 30 consecutive days

Exclusions

  • × Vehicles rented in Australia, Italy, or New Zealand
  • × Trucks, cargo vans, or vans that hold more than 8 passengers
  • × Antique cars (20+ years old) or limousines
  • × Off-road use or driving while intoxicated
  • × Rentals for commercial or hire purposes

Conditions

Exclusions

Conditions

  • You must charge the full amount of the item to your eligible card
  • Coverage is for theft, accidental damage, or loss
  • Coverage is secondary to other insurance (like homeowner's)
  • Coverage applies to items for personal use, business use, or gifts
  • The annual limit is $50,000 per card account

Exclusions

  • × Items lost or stolen while under the care of a third party (like an airline)
  • × Consumables like food, perfume, batteries, or light bulbs
  • × One-of-a-kind items, antiques, art, or furs
  • × Motorized devices and their parts
  • × Items left in unlocked vehicles or unoccupied places

Conditions

  • The original manufacturer's warranty must be 5 years or less
  • You must charge the purchase to your eligible card
  • Coverage matches the length of the original warranty up to 1 extra year
  • Coverage starts after the manufacturer's warranty expires
  • The annual limit is $50,000 per card account

Exclusions

  • × Items purchased for resale or professional competition
  • × Consumable items or items with limited life spans
  • × Motorized devices and their parts
  • × Real estate, land, or buildings
  • × Computer software or downloadable services
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