🇨🇦 American Express® Gold Rewards Card - CA
Annual Fee: $250
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
- • Coverage is for the first 15 consecutive days of your trip
- • You must be a resident of Canada and covered by a government health insurance plan
- • You must call the assistance provider before receiving emergency services
- • Coverage ends if you are absent from your province for more than 15 days
- • Top-up coverage is available by calling the Enrollment Centre
Exclusions
- × Medical conditions that were not stable in the 90 days before departure
- × Routine care of a chronic condition
- × Pregnancy or birth complications occurring 9 weeks before or after expected delivery
- × Participation in professional sports, motorized races, or high-risk activities like rock climbing
- × Trips undertaken against physician advice or to seek treatment
Conditions
- • Fare must be charged to the American Express Card
- • Injury must occur while riding, boarding, or alighting a common carrier
- • Loss must occur within 100 days of the accident
- • Maximum indemnity per person is $500,000
Exclusions
- × Suicide or self-inflicted injury
- × War or acts of war
- × Commission of a criminal offense
- × Operating or serving as crew of any conveyance
- × Exposure to hazardous biological or nuclear material
Conditions
- • Any portion of prepaid travel arrangements must be charged to the card
- • Must cancel with travel supplier immediately (no later than next business day)
- • Reimbursement reduced by travel vouchers offered by supplier
- • Terrorism coverage is limited to 100% of eligible expenses
- • Must be a resident of Canada
Exclusions
- × Medical conditions not stable in the 90 days before effective date
- × Pregnancy complications 9 weeks before or after delivery
- × Known reasons that might prevent travel at time of booking
- × Travel to visit an ailing person who is the cause of the claim
- × Professional sports participation or motorized racing
Conditions
- • Coverage applies when cause occurs during the trip
- • Includes reimbursement for unused non-refundable arrangements
- • Includes extra cost of economy transportation to return home
- • Includes up to $1,000 total for out-of-pocket expenses ($100/day)
- • Must notify Global Excel immediately
Exclusions
- × Medical conditions not stable in the 90 days before departure
- × Travel to dangerous regions with active government advisories issued before departure
- × Illegal activity or fraud
- × Self-inflicted injury or suicide
- × Alcohol or drug abuse
Conditions
- • Coverage applies if the full fare of the ticket was charged to the card
- • Delay must be 4 hours or more
- • Also covers denied boarding due to overbooking
- • No alternative transportation made available within 4 hours
- • Covers reasonable living expenses and sundry items
Exclusions
- × Alternate travel arrangements (except local taxi/rideshare)
- × Illegal activities or fraud
- × War or acts of war
- × Terrorism
- × Tickets purchased with points from other reward programs
Conditions
- • Baggage must not be delivered within 6 hours of arrival
- • Full fare of the ticket must be charged to the card
- • Purchases must be for essential clothing and sundries
- • Expenses must be incurred within 4 days of arrival
- • Aggregate limit shared with flight delay coverage
Exclusions
- × Delay occurring on a flight returning to place of residence
- × Illegal activity
- × War or acts of war
- × Tickets purchased with points from other programs
Conditions
- • Full fare of the airline ticket must be charged to the card
- • Covers loss or damage to baggage while in transit
- • Coverage ends when baggage is placed in pickup area
- • Must file claim within 90 days
- • Includes carry-on baggage
Exclusions
- × Eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses
- × Cameras and electronics (laptops, phones, etc.)
- × Cash, tickets, and documents
- × Animals and furs
- × Confiscation by government authorities
Conditions
- • Must initiate and complete rental with the same card
- • Full cost of rental must be charged to the card
- • Must decline the rental agency's collision damage waiver (CDW)
- • Coverage is for one vehicle at a time
- • Must report claim within 48 hours
Exclusions
- × Trucks, pick-up trucks, and off-road vehicles
- × Vans or cargo vans (except mini-vans)
- × Vehicles with MSRP over $85,000
- × Operation while intoxicated
- × Third party liability (damage to other cars/people)
Conditions
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- • At least a portion of the purchase price must be charged to the card
- • Protects against direct physical damage or theft
- • Coverage is in excess of other insurance
- • Limit is $1,000 per occurrence
Exclusions
- × Wear and tear
- × Mysterious disappearance or lost items
- × Cash, tickets, and documents
- × Animals or living plants
- × Consumables and perishables
Conditions
- • Extends original manufacturer's warranty up to one additional year
- • Full purchase price must be charged to the card
- • Original warranty must be valid in Canada or USA
- • Original warranty must be 5 years or less
Exclusions
- × Used or refurbished items
- × Motorized vehicles (cars, boats, etc.)
- × Items for commercial business use
- × Inherent product defects
- × Wear and tear