🇺🇸 Business Platinum Card® from American Express - US
Annual Fee: $895
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, Traveling Companions
- trip duration limit: 365 days
Coverage Summary
Conditions
—Exclusions
—Conditions
- • Covers Accidental Death or Dismemberment while in a Rental Vehicle
- • Must decline personal accident insurance at rental counter
- • Death must occur within 365 days of the accident
- • Also provides up to $5,000 for Accidental Injury medical treatment
Exclusions
- × Disease, illness, or infirmity
- × Suicide or self-inflicted injury
- × War or acts of war
- × Participation in team sports or racing
- × Voluntary ingestion of drugs/substances
Conditions
- • Must charge the full amount of the Covered Trip to the Eligible Card
- • Coverage is secondary to other insurance or Travel Supplier benefits
- • Must notify Travel Supplier immediately if Physician advises against travel
- • Limit of $20,000 per Eligible Card per 12 consecutive month period
Exclusions
- × Pre-existing conditions
- × Suicide or intentionally self-inflicted injury
- × War (declared or undeclared)
- × Mental or emotional disorders unless hospitalized
- × Participation in professional sports
- × Intoxication or drug use not prescribed by a Physician
- × Commission of illegal acts
- × Financial insolvency of travel supplier
Conditions
- • Reimburses nonrefundable prepaid arrangements and additional transportation expenses
- • Economy class air ticket cap for rejoining trip or returning home
- • Must charge full amount of trip to Eligible Card
- • Coverage is secondary to other insurance
Exclusions
- × Pre-existing conditions
- × Suicide or intentionally self-inflicted injury
- × War or acts of war
- × Mental disorders unless hospitalized
- × Professional sporting activities
- × Intoxication or non-prescribed drug use
- × Travel against medical advice
Conditions
- • Coverage limited to 2 claims per Eligible Card per 12 consecutive month period
- • Coverage is secondary to other insurance or Common Carrier benefits
- • Must charge the full amount of the Covered Trip to the Eligible Card
- • Covers reasonable additional expenses like meals, lodging, and toiletries
Exclusions
- × Losses made public prior to departure
- × Expenses paid prior to the trip
- × Intentional acts by the Eligible Traveler
- × Expenses not authorized by employer if using a commercial card
Conditions
—Exclusions
—Conditions
- • Must pay for the Entire Fare with the Eligible Card
- • Coverage applies to carry-on and checked baggage
- • New York residents have a $10,000 aggregate limit per trip
- • Claims paid only after Common Carrier settles the claim against it
Exclusions
- × War or acts of war
- × Confiscation by government authority
- × Cash, credit cards, securities, and travel documents
- × Living plants and animals
- × Consumable and perishable items
- × Eyeglasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids
Conditions
- • Must reserve and pay for the Entire Rental with the Eligible Card
- • Must decline the full collision damage waiver offered by the rental company
- • Coverage includes damage, theft, loss of use, and towing
- • Includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits
Exclusions
- × Rentals in Australia, Italy, New Zealand
- × Vehicles used for commercial or hire purposes
- × Intoxication or drug use by the driver
- × Off-road operation
- × War or acts of war
- × Vehicles unlocked at time of theft
- × Wear and tear or mechanical breakdown
Conditions
- • Must charge the monthly cellular bill to the Eligible Card
- • Coverage begins the first day of the month following payment
- • Limit of 2 claims per 12-month period
- • Coverage is excess of other insurance
Exclusions
- × Lost phones or mysterious disappearance
- × Cosmetic damage
- × Accessories other than standard battery/antenna
- × Phones purchased for resale
- × Pre-paid plans
Conditions
- • Covers theft, damage, or losing of property
- • Coverage is secondary to other insurance (e.g., homeowner's)
- • Natural Disaster coverage limited to $500 per event
- • Max $50,000 per Eligible Card per calendar year
Exclusions
- × Consumables and perishables
- × Tickets, cash, and negotiable instruments
- × Motorized devices and parts
- × Items left unlocked in a vehicle
- × War, fraud, or confiscation by authorities
- × Animals and living plants
Conditions
- • Matches original warranty period up to 1 additional year
- • Applies to warranties of 5 years or less
- • Max $50,000 per Eligible Card per calendar year
- • Item must be purchased in the US or its territories
Exclusions
- × Motorized devices and parts
- × Consumables and perishables
- × Items for resale or commercial use
- × Real estate and fixtures
- × Software and downloadable services