American Express® International Currency Cards
Comparison of benefits
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An American Express International Currency Card is just
like a regular American Express Charge Card, except that it
deals exclusively in a currency different from the currency
of your local market. All charges are converted to and
billed in the currency you choose.
These practical Cards are available in US dollars, euro and British pounds
sterling, giving you access to some of the world’s major currencies.
International Currency Cards are not tied to either nationality or country
so you can enjoy convenient and discreet access to your US dollars, euro
or British pounds virtually wherever you are in the world. You can also
expect the same world-class service and many of the benefits as you
would with other American Express Cards.
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Lifestyle benefits
The American Express® Card
The American Express® Gold Card
The Platinum Card®
Dedicated concierge service
–
–
Yes
Membership Rewards®1
Complimentary enrolment
for 1 year
(thereafter US$/€35.25 annually)
Complimentary enrolment
Complimentary enrolment
Global Assist emergency helpline
Yes
Yes
Yes
Emergency Card replacement
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Travel benefits
The American Express® Card
The American Express® Gold Card
The Platinum Card®
Dedicated Travel Service
–
Yes
Yes
International Airline Programme
– Exclusive rates and offers with
select international airlines2
–
–
Yes
Priority Pass –
Airport lounge access2
–
–
Complimentary membership
for two
Hotel benefits
–
Preferred Extras Hotel Programme
Preferred Extras Hotel Programme
Hilton HHonors Gold Tier2
Starwood Preferred Guest
Gold Level2
Radisson goldpoints plus
Silver Elite2
Fine Hotels and Resorts Programme
Small Luxury Hotels Programme
Car hire benefits
–
–
Hertz #1 Club Gold membership2
Avis Preferred membership2
Preferred rates with Avis Prestige
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Travel insurance benefits3
The American Express® Card
The American Express® Gold Card
The Platinum Card®
Travel insurance benefits
apply to3
Main Cardmember
Main Cardmember
+ Main Cardmember’s partner
and children under 23
+ Primary Supplementary
Cardmember
Main Cardmember
+M
ain Cardmember’s partner
and children under 25
+ Up to five Supplementary Cardmembers
+ S upplementary Cardmembers’
partners and children under 25
Trip length
–
Up to 90 days
Maximum 183 days in 365 day period
US$/€: No £: Yes
US$/€200 per person
£200 (shared)
Up to 120 days
Maximum 240 days in 365 day period
No
US$250 / €250 / £300 per person
US$/€300 per person
£750 (shared)
US$500 / €500 / £300 per person
(for delays greater than 4 hours)
Trip needs to be purchased with Card Yes
Travel Inconvenience: Travel,
US$175 / €175 / £100 (shared)
accommodation, refreshments
for delays greater than 4 hours3
Travel Inconvenience: Baggage
US$300 / €300 / £500 (shared)
delay greater than 6 hours3
Travel Inconvenience: Baggage
delay greater than 48 hours3
+ additional US$500 / €500 /
£750 (shared)
+ additional US$/€300 per person
+ additional £1,000 (shared)
+ additional US$500 / €500 /
£300 per person
Travel accident3
Medical expenses3
US$100,00 / €100,000 / £75,000
US$50,000 / €50,000 / £250,000
US$1 million / €1 million / £N/A
Lost, stolen or damaged baggage3
–
–
–
US$1,500 / €1,500 / £N/A
US$85,000 / €85,000 / £50,000
US$3.5 million / €3.5 million /
£2 million
US$3,500 / €3,500 / £2,000
Legal expenses3
Car hire theft & damage3
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–
US$25,000 / €25,000 / £N/A
US$50,000 / €50,000 / £25,000
–
US$75,000 / €75,000 / £50,000
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Card details
The American Express® Card
The American Express® Gold Card
The Platinum Card®
Cardmembership fee
US$100/€100/£60
US$300/€300/£95
US$550/€550/£300
Supplementary Cardmembership fee
US$50/€50/£17.50
US$100/€100/£35
US$275/€275/£170
Card portfolio
1 Main Card
1 Main Card
1 Main Card
1 Additional Card
5 Supplementary Cards
Pre-set spend limit4
No
No
No
Cash access5
US$1,000/€1,000/£200 in any 7
day period
US$1,000/€1,000 in any 7 day
period
£1,200 in any 30 day period
US$2,000/€2,000 in any 7 day
period
£1,200 in any 30 day period
Alternative card options are available with annual fees starting from US$0/€0/£0.
Terms and conditions apply. Please see www.americanexpress.com/eurodollar for more information.
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The American Express® Card
Practical and sensible, the American Express Card gives you reliable
support around the clock.
The American Express® Gold Card
The American Express Gold Card takes the worry out of frequent
travel and allows you to simply enjoy your journey.
The Platinum Card®
The Platinum Card can add a touch of luxury to your world, helping
you take full advantage of your wealth.
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An American Express® Charge Card account is subject to application and available with a range of card options. The American Express Card
carries an annual cardmembership fee of US$100/€100/£60. The American Express Gold Card carries an annual cardmembership fee of
US$300/€300/£95. The Platinum Card carries an annual cardmembership fee of US$550/€550/£300. Alternative card options are available with
annual fees starting from US$0/€0/£0. Terms and conditions apply. Please see www.americanexpress.com/eurodollar for more information.
1Membership Rewards points cannot be earned on the following charges: Cash Advance, American Express Travellers Cheque purchases, Foreign
Exchange transactions, dishonoured payments and other account charges.
2Terms and conditions apply for each individual partner program and are subject to change from time to time. Subject to availability. Some
partner programs require enrolment.
3American Express Services Europe Limited (“AESEL”) makes various benefits available to Cardmembers. These benefits derive from contracts
which AESEL has made with third parties which AESEL is free to amend, extend or terminate at its sole discretion. These benefits do not form
part of AESEL’s contract with you but AESEL will aim to inform you 30 days in advance of any changes to the available benefits which may be to
your detriment. One of the benefits currently available is the benefit of contracts of insurance made between AESEL and certain insurers, for
example travel insurance benefits. You will lose these benefits if you cease to be a Cardmember. Exclusions apply. Full details of the insurance
benefits currently available can be found in the Summary of Benefits document which will be provided with your Card. Please read this
document to understand the limits and exclusions that may apply.
4Provided your account is settled in full and on time each month, you can usually spend as much as you have shown us you can afford. Proof of
resources and security may be required.
5Subject to application and payment of a fee.
International Currency Cards are issued by American Express Services Europe Limited. Registered Office: Belgrave House, 76 Buckingham Palace
Road, London SW1W 9AX. Registered in England and Wales with Number: 1833139. American Express Services Europe Limited is authorised in
the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2009 reference number 415532 for the provision
of payment services.
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