Amex Financial Relief Program
Discover How Amex's New Financial Relief Program Can Help You Manage Your Credit Card Debt
Earn 100,000 Bonus Points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months from account opening.
3X total points on select streaming services
3X total points on utilities
Up to 17X total points at IHG® Hotels and Resorts
That's 5X points with this card.
+ up to 10X points from IHG® for being an IHG One Rewards member.
+ up to 2X points from IHG® with Silver Elite Status, a benefit of this card.
3X total points on dining
3X total points at gas stations
Earn 85,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.
Earn 85,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.
Earn 85,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.
3X Avios for every $1 spent on British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Iberia flight purchases
Earn 50,000 points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
2X points for each dollar spent on local transit and commuting, including rideshare
2X points on select streaming
Earn up to 120,000 points - earn 60,000 points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening and an additional 60,000 points when you spend $15,000 in 9 months.
2X points per $1 spent on local transit and commuting, including rideshare services
Earn 75,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
2X miles per $1 spent on dining, including eligible delivery services
2X miles per $1 spent at office supply stores
2X miles per $1 spent at gas stations
2X miles per $1 spent on purchases from United® including tickets, Economy Plus®, Inflight food, beverages, Wi-Fi and other United charges
Earn 140,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months from account opening. That's up to 4 nights at 5,100+ out of all IHG Hotels & Resorts' properties globally.
If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 6 hours or requires an overnight stay, you and your family are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per ticket.
If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $5,000 per person and $10,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours, and hotels.
If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $10,000 per person and $20,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours, and hotels.
If you run into a problem away from home, call the Benefit Administrator for legal and medical referrals or other travel emergency assistance. (You will be responsible for the cost of any goods or services obtained.)
Take advantage of cardmember perks such as a room upgrade and daily breakfast at over 1,000 properties when you book with The Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection.
A 24/7 on-demand referral dispatch network that provides emergency roadside assistance, towing, or locksmith service when
you need them. For assistance, call 1-800-847-2869. Refer to your Guide to benefits for more information.
Get emergency roadside assistance with services like towing, fuel delivery, and more by calling 1-800-847-2869. Tell the operator where you are, what the problem is, and the operator will arrange a dispatch to a reliable tow operator or locksmith to provide help. The operator will let you know the name of the local tow operator or locksmith being sent to assist you. Cardmembers are responsible for any service fees.
You can be reimbursed for eligible items that the store won't take back within 90 days of purchase, up to $500 per item, $1,000 per year.
With Return Protection, you may return eligible purchases to American Express if the seller won't take them back up to 90 days from the date of purchase. American Express may refund the full purchase price excluding shipping and handling, up to $300 per item, up to a maximum of $1,000 per calendar year per Card account, if you purchased it entirely with your eligible American Express® Card. Purchases must be made in the U.S. or its territories.
If you or an immediate family member check or carry-on luggage that is damaged or lost by the carrier, you're covered up to $3,000 per passenger.
No one can prevent all identity theft, so staying informed and knowing what to do when your identity is threatened can provide you with greater peace of mind. ID Navigator Powered by NortonLifeLock provides you with the tools to help keep you informed of potential threats to your identity, so you can act quickly should the unexpected happen.
The ID Theft Protection program offered by Mastercard helps eliminate the worry of identity theft by monitoring the information you choose to protect and alerting you if suspicious activity is found. It takes just a few minutes to enroll for free, and as soon as you do, your monitoring begins. Visit mastercardidps.idprotectiononline.com to learn more.
If you're 100 miles or more from home on a trip, you can be reimbursed up to $2,500 for medical expenses if you or your immediate family member become sick or injured.
If you or a member of your immediate family are injured or become sick during a trip far from home that results in an emergency evacuation, you can be covered for medical services and transportation up to $100,000.
Citi Entertainment takes the once out of once in a lifetime. Get special access to purchase tickets to thousands of events, including presale tickets and exclusive experiences for the year's most anticipated concerts, sporting events, dining experiences and more.
Up to $600 of cell phone protection against damage or theft. Subject to a $25 deductible.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 5 days.
Get 25% more value when redeemed for travel. For example 60,000 points are worth $750 toward travel when redeemed through Chase Travel℠. Plus, Chase Travel℠ rewards points do not expire as long as the account is open.
You won’t be held responsible for unauthorized charges made with your card for account information. If you see an unauthorized charge, simply call the number on the back of your card.
Full United Club membership
If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $10,000 per person and 20,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours and hotels.
When you pay for your air, bus, train or cruise transportation with your card, you are eligible to receive accidental death or dismemberment coverage of up to $1,000,000.
If you have a roadside emergency, call 1-800-847-2869 anytime to dispatch the help you need — anything from a tow or jumpstart to a tire change, lockout service, winching or gas delivery. Roadside service fees will be provided when you call and will be billed to your card.
If you have a roadside emergency, you can call for a tow, jumpstart, tire change, locksmith or gas. You’re covered up to $50 per incident 4 times a year.
Your new purchases will be covered for 120 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per year.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft, up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Earn 10x total points on Peloton equipment and accessory purchases over $150 with a max earn of 50,000 total points now through March 31, 2025.
Earn 10x total points on Lyft rides. Plus, get a complimentary 2 year Lyft Pink All Access membership including member-exclusive pricing and bene?ts – activate by Dec 31, 2024. Membership auto renews annually.
Receive one statement credit of up to $120 every four years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your card.
Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, Global Assist Hotline is available for 24/7 medical, legal, financial and other select emergency assistance and coordination services, such as medical and legal referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.
Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, Global Assist Hotline is available for 24/7 medical, legal, financial and other select emergency assistance and coordination services, such as medical and legal referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.
Extends the time period of U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer’s warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of 3 years or less.
Use your Card 30 or more times on purchases in a billing period and earn 50% extra points on those purchases less returns and credits.
Use your Card 20 or more times on purchases in a billing period and earn 20% more points on those purchases less returns and credits.
Get complimentary access to DashPass – a membership for both DoorDash and Caviar – which unlocks $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders for a minimum of one year when you activate by December 31, 2024.. With DashPass you also get $5 in DoorDash credits each month, redeemed at checkout.
15% off the non-discounted price of select guided tours at the Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts when you use your credit card to purchase.
Get one-year complimentary DashPass, a membership for both DoorDash and Caviar that provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by 12/31/24.
Make your next meal even more memorable with access to cardholder-only reservations at award-winning restaurants and tickets to curated culinary events. Explore dining benefits.
Get automatic insurance for a covered loss at no extra charge when you use your credit card to purchase your fare.
Special access to unforgettable experiences – from fine wine and food events, luxury hotels and premium car rental service to sporting events, shopping and more.
Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Cardmembers can save even more on our Best Available Rate at participating Hotels by Wyndham
The Active Cash Card offers you a premium collection of benefits at a selection of the world’s most intriguing and prestigious properties. Benefits include room upgrade, late check-out and complimentary breakfast. Visit Visa Signature Hotel Collection7 and learn more.
Gain peace of mind 24/7 with fraud monitoring, shopping protection, and assistance while traveling with trip delays, cancellations, interruptions and more.
With our Venture and VentureOne miles rewards cards, transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs for more flexibility
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary when renting for business purposes and provides reimbursement up to the actual cash value of the vehicle for theft and collision damage for most cars in the U.S. and abroad.
Earn 7,500 bonus points each anniversary year if you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases—that’s enough for up to one free night at participating properties.
Earn 5,000 bonus points each year after your JetBlue Business Card account anniversary
Up to $1,500 per trip. Maximum of $5,000 per card, per year.
Up to $120 in statement credits to reimburse your application fee once every four years.
Enjoy access to can't-miss events while earning 8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases with your SavorOne Card.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Elevate your travel experience by visiting one of the global lounge locations in our Partner Lounge Network.
Skip the rental counter and choose from a wider selection of cars with Venture
Receive up to a $100 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
You'll get additional warranty protection at no charge on eligible items that are purchased with your credit card.
Rent an eligible vehicle with your credit card and you can be covered for damage due to collision or theft.
Earn 10% cash back on purchases with Uber and Uber Eats. Plus, complimentary Uber One membership statement credits every month through November 14, 2024.
Get automatic insurance for a covered loss at no extra charge when you use your credit card to purchase your fare.
You'll get additional warranty protection at no charge on eligible items that are purchased with your credit card.
Relax and recharge away from the airport crowds with luxurious amenities and fresh, local food and beverage options.
If your credit card is lost or stolen, you can get an emergency replacement card and a cash advance.
Get alerts when your TransUnion® or Experian® credit report changes. Learn more about CreditWise.
Enjoy comprehensive, personalized assistance in dining, entertainment and travel'24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Enjoy 20% back on Alaska Airlines inflight purchases when you pay with your new card.
Free checked bag for any cardholder who purchases airfare with their card, and up to 6 additional guests traveling on the same reservation.
You'll enjoy priority boarding when you pay for your flight with your card, so you can get to your seat quicker.
Get a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) each account anniversary after you spend $6,000 or more in purchases within the prior anniversary year.
You can be reimbursed up to $1,500 per person and $6,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable passenger fares, if your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations.
If you run into a problem away from home, call the Benefit Administrator for legal and medical referrals or other travel emergency assistance. (You will be responsible for the cost of any goods or services obtained.)
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.
A 24/7 on-demand referral dispatch network that provides emergency roadside assistance, towing, or locksmith service when you need them. For assistance, call 1-800-847-2869. Refer to your Guide to Benefits for more information. Terms apply.
Elevate your travel experience with an annual statement credit of up to $150 after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.
You'll automatically receive up to $125 in statement credits as reimbursement for United purchases charged to your United Quest Card each account anniversary year.
Get rewarded to and from the airport. Enroll and earn up to $10 in statement credits each month after using your Card on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. That's up to $120 back each year.
Get rewarded to and from the airport. Enroll and earn up to $10 in statement credits each month after using your Card on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. That's up to $120 back each year.
When you use your enrolled Delta SkyMiles(R) Platinum American Express Card for eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants, you can earn up to $10 back each month in statement credits.
With the $120 Resy Credit, earn up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card.
Work out at home with Equinox+ and get up to $120 back annually. Use your Blue Cash Preferred® Card to pay for a subscription1 to Equinox+ at equinoxplus.com and receive $10 in monthly statement credits.
Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar and select Shake Shack locations. Effective September 26, 2024, Milk Bar and Shake Shack will no longer be participating partners for the $120 Dining Credit and 'Enrollment required' for select benefits
You can be reimbursed up to $1,500 per person and $6,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable passenger fares, if your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather or other covered situations.
If you purchase a round-trip entirely with your Eligible Card and a covered reason cancels or interrupts your trip, we may be able to help. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
Despite our best efforts, sometimes things happen that are out of our control. If you purchase a round trip entirely with your eligible Card on or after January 1, 2020, and a covered reason cancels or interrupts your trip, Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance can help reimburse your non-refundable expenses purchased with the same eligible Card, up to $10,000 per trip and up to $20,000 per eligible Card per 12 consecutive month period. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $10,000 per person and 20,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours and hotels.
If you have a roadside emergency, call 1-800-847-2869 anytime to dispatch the help you need ' anything from a tow or jumpstart to a tire change, lockout service, winching or gas delivery. Roadside service fees will be provided when you call and will be billed to your card.
If you have a roadside emergency, call 1-800-847-2869 anytime to dispatch the help you need ' anything from a tow or jumpstart to a tire change, lockout service, winching or gas delivery. Roadside service fees will be provided when you call and will be billed to your card.
If you have a roadside emergency, call 1-800-847-2869 anytime to dispatch the help you need ' anything from a tow or jumpstart to a tire change, lockout service, winching or gas delivery. Roadside service fees will be provided when you call and will be billed to your card.
If you have a roadside emergency, call the Benefit Administrator to dispatch the help you need. Roadside service fees will be billed to your card.
If you have a roadside emergency, you can call for a tow, jumpstart, tire change, locksmith or gas. You’re covered up to $50 per incident 4 times a year.
If you try to return an eligible item within 90 days from the date of purchase and the merchant won't take it back, American Express may refund the full purchase price excluding shipping and handling, up to $300 per item, up to a maximum of $1,000 per calendar year per Card account, if you purchased it entirely with your eligible American Express® Card. Purchases must be made in the U.S. or its territories.
You can be reimbursed for eligible items that the store won't take back within 90 days of purchase. Up to $500 per item, $1,000 per year
With Return Protection, you may return eligible purchases to American Express if the seller won't take them back up to 90 days from the date of purchase. American Express may refund the full purchase price excluding shipping and handling, up to $300 per item, up to a maximum of $1,000 per calendar year per Card account, if you purchased it entirely with your eligible American Express® Card. Purchases must be made in the U.S. or its territories.
Receive preferential treatment to ease your way through the airport with priority check-in, security screening, boarding, and baggage handling privileges (where available).
With Preferred Seating, you will have access to premium seats for select cultural and sporting events, based on availability. For more information, please visit americanexpress.com/entertainment.
Transfer ThankYou Points to participating airline loyalty programs including TrueBlue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, to get flights faster. There is no fee, and the minimum transfer is only 1,000 points.
Earn 10x total points on Peloton equipment and accessory purchases over $150 with a max earn of 50,000 total points now through March 31, 2025.
Credit of up to $100 ($120 starting 10/1/24) every 4 years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your card.
Receive a statement credit of up to $100 every 4 years as reimbursement for the application fee for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS when charged to your card.
Receive a statement credit of up to $100 every four years as reimbursement for the application fee for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS when you use your card.
Receive a statement credit of up to $100 every 4 years as a reimbursement for the application fee charged to your Aeroplan Card.
Discover How Amex's New Financial Relief Program Can Help You Manage Your Credit Card Debt
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In March, Amex announced a new Financial Relief Program to assist cardholders who are struggling to make payments due to the impact of Covid-19. This program offers payment plans of up to 60 months, with reduced monthly payments, lower interest rates, and waived fees. While this plan can be beneficial for many facing large credit card bills, it's essential to understand the details before joining. Let’s explore what we know about the program.
Amex offers two versions of the Financial Relief Program:
Eligibility for each program is determined by Amex based on your relationship with the company, account balance, account status, and other factors.
Benefits:
The program is available to both personal and business cardholders.
Amex has confirmed that joining the program will not impact your credit score, and your account will continue to be reported to the credit bureaus in good standing. However, Amex will add a note to your credit report indicating that the account is part of a payment plan. While this note won’t affect your credit score, it could influence future loan approvals.
Additionally, as reported by The Points Guy (TPG), Amex may remove your reward points after joining the program. Therefore, if you have accumulated rewards, it’s advisable to redeem them before enrolling.
You can join the program via chat or by calling Amex at 1-866-703-4169.
The Amex Financial Relief Program offers a valuable opportunity for individuals struggling with high credit card bills due to Covid-19. The program allows you to save on interest, reduce monthly payments, and protect your credit score. However, it's important to understand that joining the program will affect your relationship with Amex and reduce your charging privileges. The long-term plan also involves the suspension of your accounts. Therefore, I recommend this program only for those who truly need it.
You can read more about hardship and forbearance programs here.
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