Business Platinum Card® from American Express - US

🇺🇸 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
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