🇺🇸 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
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- • 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
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- • 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
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- • 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