Earn 120,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $15,000 in qualifying purchases on the Card within your first 3 months of Card Membership.
1.5X Membership Rewards® points on eligible purchases at U.S. construction material & hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers, as well as on purchases of $5,000 or more everywhere else, on up to $2 million of these purchases per calendar year.
5X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels when you book at AmexTravel.com.
Earn a $100 statement credit after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of account opening
3X ThankYou® Points for every $1 spent at gas stations.
Earn a $25 statement credit after signing up for automatic payments within the first three months of opening your account. With automatic payments, just pick a date and dollar amount to make sure your Credit Card gets paid on time.
5% cash back on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025
2 x Cash Back with Cashback Match, get an unlimited dollar-for-dollar match of all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year, automatically
5% Cashback Bonus at Target
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.
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.
Take advantage of the most flexible travel credit available by receiving up to $300 in statement credit reimbursements each anniversary year for more of your travel purchases than any other card.
When an American Express® Card Member charges a Covered Purchase with their Eligible Card, Purchase Protection can help protect their Covered Purchases for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date if it is stolen or accidentally damaged. The coverage is limited up to $1,000 per occurrence, up to $50,000 per Card Member account per calendar year.
Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, Global Assist Hotline is available for 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services, including 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.
With Extended Warranty you can shop with less worry knowing the terms of the Original Manufacturer's Warranty can be extended up to one additional year. Applies to warranties of 5 years or less on Covered Purchases in the United States or its territories or possessions.
You’re covered for up to $1,500 per covered person, for non-refundable prepaid passenger fare, when your travel is interrupted or canceled. This coverage is available when you buy your ticket with your card.
Get alerts when your TransUnion® or Experian® credit report changes. Learn more about CreditWise.
Earn 5 Tier-Qualifying night credits toward status and Milestone rewards for every $10,000 you spend in a calendar year.
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.
For annual streaming service purchases like Netflix and Spotify®
Up to 6 months of complimentary Uber One membership statement credits through November 14, 2024.
Terms Apply. Enrollment required for select benefits. The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.
50% savings on eligible inflight purchases on JetBlue-operated flights
You'll get additional warranty protection at no charge on eligible items that are purchased with your credit card.
With our Venture X, Venture and VentureOne miles rewards cards, transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs for more flexibility.
Rent an eligible vehicle with your credit card and you can be covered for damage due to collision or theft.
Get free additional warranty and protection on eligible items that you purchase with your card.
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.
Get our best prices on thousands of trip options'even after you book. Plus, pay flexibly with your rewards, a card or both. Explore Capital One Travel.
Enjoy access to can't-miss events while earning 8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases with your SavorOne Card.
Enjoy a $100 experience credit, daily breakfast for 2 and other premium benefits, plus earn 10X miles on hotel stays booked through Capital One Travel.
Unlock premium benefits with every stay, like a $50 experience credit, room upgrades when available and more. Plus, earn 10X miles on hotel stays booked through Capital One Travel.
Find tickets to top sports and entertainment events, book travel, make dinner reservations and more with your complimentary 24/7 Visa Signatureregistered® Concierge.
Pay for rental cars using an eligible card and get reimbursed for covered damage or theft.
Get Travel Accident Insurance protection of up to $1,000,000 when you purchase your airline or other common carrier ticket with your eligible credit card.
Available whenever you're in need of a tow - for eligible Wells Fargo cardholders 24/7 with no membership required.
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.
With Global Dining Access by Resy, unlock insider access to reservations at sought-after restaurants when you add your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business Card to your Resy profile through the Resy app or website. You can also take advantage of your $240 Resy Credit to earn up to $20 per month in statement credits on eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants after you enroll through your americanexpress.com account.
Discover restaurants to love on your upcoming trip. With your enrolled Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card, you can earn up to $20 per month in statement credits on eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants.
Get more for your business purchases. Earn up to $20 in statement credits each month after you use the Business Gold Card for eligible U.S. purchases at FedEx, Grubhub, and Office Supply Stores. This can be an annual savings of up to $240. Enrollment required for select benefits
Get up to $50 in statement credits each quarter for purchases made directly with a property in the Hilton portfolio on your Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card. That's up to $200 in statement credits annually.
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.
Get free 2-day shipping* on eligible items at a growing network of 100+ online stores with ShopRunner. Enroll in complimentary membership as a benefit of your eligible Card.
Upgrade your tech, enhance your business. Enroll and get up to $400 in statement credits per year for toward U.S. purchases with Dell Technologies on your Business Platinum Card. That's up to $200 back semi-annually.
Save 20% when you purchase points with your IHG One Rewards Traveler credit card.
Save 20% when you purchase points with your IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card.
Save 20% when you purchase points with your IHG One Rewards Premier credit card.
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.
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.
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.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Covers your new purchases 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 $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Navigating Amex Financial Reviews: Tips and Personal Insights
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An Amex financial review (FR) is not something anyone looks forward to. However, if you’re trying to rack up Amex points, it’s important to know how to avoid being targeted. And if you’ve already been flagged (sorry!), you’ll want to know how to handle it to prevent your accounts from being shut down. This post is based on my experience helping readers navigate FRs and includes tips and tricks I’ve gathered from reliable sources.
Amex conducts financial reviews to protect itself from cardholders who may default on payments. They want to ensure that you have the income to cover your spending. During a financial review, Amex may request access to documents like your tax return to verify your income. If Amex determines that your income is insufficient, they may shut down your accounts or lower your credit limits.
Amex doesn’t disclose the exact factors that trigger an FR, but here are some known triggers:
Amex Financial Review Triggers:
If your account is flagged for an FR, here’s what to expect:
Financial reviews vary in intensity. Some may only require you to verify details over the phone, while others may require you to provide income verification documents. Before calling, prepare explanations for potential questions, such as:
If you have business cards under a sole proprietorship, be prepared to explain the nature of your business and spending habits.
In most cases, Amex will ask you to sign IRS form 4506-T, allowing them to access your tax return. While they can’t force you to provide this, refusing will likely result in your accounts being shut down. If your reported income matches your tax return, your accounts should be reinstated within 10-14 days. If your tax return shows lower income than reported, your accounts may be closed or your credit limits reduced.
Yes! Even if you think you might not pass the review, it’s always better to engage with Amex. Ignoring the review will result in your accounts being closed. Engaging with them might still result in reduced credit limits, but it’s better than losing your accounts entirely. Moreover, once you comply, your accounts won’t remain flagged even if they end up being closed.
If you’ve never filed taxes, explain this to the representative and offer to provide bank statements showing your income. While not guaranteed, Amex has accepted this documentation in the past, and it’s worth trying.
It’s not pleasant, but if your accounts are closed, you have options. You can try re-establishing your relationship with Amex by applying for a new card later, or you can apply for new cards with different banks. Use our Ultimate Credit Card Finder to find a card that fits your needs.
If you fail the FR, Amex won’t allow you to redeem your points in the usual way. However, some have reported being able to redeem points up to 30 days later by speaking with a supervisor. For NY residents, as of December 10, 2023, reward points must be available for redemption for 90 days after an account is shut down.
Generally, having your accounts shut down won’t affect your credit score, except in these cases:
No. There’s no evidence that closing your account before Amex does will improve your situation. Most credit reports include at least one account closed by the grantor, and it typically doesn’t affect the credit score.
Q: How long does the Amex FR process take?
A: The process can take 2-3 weeks if you promptly contact the FR team and submit the required documents.
Q: What should I remember when speaking to the Amex FR team?
A: Be prepared to explain your spending and provide accurate documentation.
Q: Can Amex claw back points even after I redeem them?
A: Yes, Amex can claw back points if the review results in account closure.
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