Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

Annual Fee: $550

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 (varies by benefit)
  • trip duration limit: 365 days

Coverage Summary

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Conditions

  • β€’ Must charge the full amount of the trip to the eligible card
  • β€’ Covers non-refundable amounts paid to a travel supplier
  • β€’ Must notify travel supplier immediately upon medical advice to cancel
  • β€’ Coverage is secondary to other insurance or carrier refunds

Exclusions

  • Γ— Pre-existing medical conditions (lookback 60 days)
  • Γ— Suicide or self-inflicted injury
  • Γ— War or acts of war
  • Γ— Mental or emotional disorders unless hospitalized
  • Γ— Participation in professional sporting activities
  • Γ— Intoxication or drug use
  • Γ— Illegal acts or felonies
  • Γ— Financial insolvency of the travel supplier

Conditions

  • β€’ Reimburses forfeited non-refundable prepaid travel arrangements
  • β€’ Covers additional transportation expenses to rejoin the trip or return home
  • β€’ Must charge the full amount of the trip to the card
  • β€’ Coverage is secondary to other reimbursements

Exclusions

  • Γ— Pre-existing medical conditions
  • Γ— War or acts of war
  • Γ— Self-inflicted injuries or suicide
  • Γ— One-way travel without a return destination
  • Γ— Traveler incarceration

Conditions

  • β€’ You must charge the full amount of the trip to your eligible card
  • β€’ Coverage includes family members and traveling companions booked on the same itinerary
  • β€’ Trip must be away from your city of residence
  • β€’ Trip duration must not exceed 365 days
  • β€’ Covers reasonable expenses like meals, lodging, and toiletries

Exclusions

  • Γ— Delays made public prior to departure
  • Γ— Expenses paid prior to the trip
  • Γ— Intentional acts by the traveler
  • Γ— Expenses reimbursable by an employer
  • Γ— Coverage is secondary to common carrier reimbursements

Conditions

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Conditions

  • β€’ Must pay for the entire fare with the eligible card
  • β€’ Coverage applies to both carry-on ($3,000) and checked baggage ($2,000, or $3,000 depending on state)
  • β€’ Must be traveling on a common carrier (plane, train, ship, bus)
  • β€’ High risk items are limited to $1,000 max per person

Exclusions

  • Γ— War or acts of war
  • Γ— Cash, credit cards, and securities
  • Γ— Tickets and documents
  • Γ— Living plants and animals
  • Γ— Food and perishables
  • Γ— Eyeglasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids
  • Γ— Property shipped as freight

Conditions

  • β€’ Must pay for the entire rental with the card
  • β€’ Must decline the rental company's collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • β€’ Coverage is worldwide with specific country exclusions
  • β€’ Includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage within the rental policy
  • β€’ Includes coverage for personal property inside the rental car ($1,000 limit)

Exclusions

  • Γ— Rentals in Australia, Italy, and New Zealand
  • Γ— Cargo vans and trucks over 10,000 lbs
  • Γ— Vehicles at least 20 years old
  • Γ— Limousines and off-road vehicles
  • Γ— Intoxication or illegal activity
  • Γ— Wear and tear or mechanical breakdown
  • Γ— Unlocked vehicles (for theft)

Conditions

  • β€’ Must charge the monthly cell phone bill to the eligible card
  • β€’ Coverage begins the first day of the month following payment
  • β€’ Limit of 2 claims per 12-month period
  • β€’ Coverage is excess (secondary) to other insurance

Exclusions

  • Γ— Accessories other than standard battery/antenna
  • Γ— Phones purchased for resale or professional use
  • Γ— Lost phones or mysterious disappearance
  • Γ— Phones under the care of a common carrier
  • Γ— Cosmetic damage that does not impact functionality
  • Γ— Voluntary parting or mis-delivery

Conditions

  • β€’ Covers theft, accidental damage, or loss
  • β€’ Coverage is secondary to other insurance (e.g., homeowners)
  • β€’ Limit of $50,000 per card account per calendar year
  • β€’ Must use the eligible card for the purchase

Exclusions

  • Γ— War or acts of war
  • Γ— Items under care of a third party (common carrier)
  • Γ— Items left unlocked or unattended
  • Γ— Consumables (food, perfume, batteries)
  • Γ— Permanent fixtures to land or buildings
  • Γ— Traveler's checks, cash, and tickets
  • Γ— Items for professional or commercial use

Conditions

  • β€’ Matches the original manufacturer's warranty
  • β€’ Only applies to warranties of 5 years or less
  • β€’ Calendar year limit of $50,000 per card
  • β€’ Starts after the manufacturer warranty expires

Exclusions

  • Γ— Items with unconditional satisfaction guarantees
  • Γ— Animals or living plants
  • Γ— Consumables like food or batteries
  • Γ— Motorized devices (cars, boats)
  • Γ— Items for commercial or professional use
  • Γ— Physical damage (unless covered by original warranty)
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