If you have an active and mobile lifestyle, an American Express US dollar or euro Charge Card can provide benefits
to meet your needs.
Jeremy
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$
Jeremy is an expat currently working in London. Paid in US dollars he uses his US Dollar Card to draw on his bank account in the same currency.
Louise
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€
Louise regularly travels to Europe on
business. Her Euro Charge Card is a convenient
way to pay for things while she is there.
David
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$
David’s small business trades with the
US. Required to pay his bills in US dollars, his
Company Dollar Card provides substantial savings
on foreign exchange charges.
Angela
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Having purchased a second home in Spain,
Angela uses her Euro Charge Card to pay costs
such as the utility bill and gardener. Both
charged in euros the Card saves her money on
foreign exchange charges.
Peter
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$
Whilst working in Washington, Peter
received bonuses in US dollars. Now back in
England he still holds these funds in a US
dollar account. He uses his US Dollar Card to
access these funds to pay for a holiday abroad
each year.
Jane
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Jane has a holiday home in Spain and
splits her time between the UK and Spain. She
uses her Euro card to pay for things whilst
she's in Spain, it allows her to save money on
foreign exchange charges.
Q. I'm an Expat living and working in the US. Can I still apply for an American Express international dollar card?
A. NO - American Express International Currency Cards are not offered to US residents. We suggest you consider applying for a US issued product, which American Express offers via its US based business centres (TRSCO). For more information, you can visit our US website at
www.americanexpress.com
Q. I'm an Expat living in Paris; I would like my bills to be sent to my home in Paris? Can I apply for the Euro card?
A. YES - On the application form you will find an option to tick where you would like your bills to be sent to, please tick the appropriate box.
Q. I've just moved to Spain, I'm still learning Spanish and for the moment I need a card which is serviced in English. Can I apply for a Euro Card?
A. YES - Our cards are serviced in English from the UK.
Q. I frequently travel to the US on business, when I buy goods by phone or internet, suppliers insist on a card with the US billing address. Can I have a US dollar card billed to my work address in the US?
A. YES - On the application form you will find an option to tick where you would like your bills to be sent to, please tick the appropriate box.
Q. I invest money offshore in US dollars. Can I use the American Express Card to access my money offshore?
A. Yes - Your card can be paid directly from your offshore bank account saving you foreign exchange charges.
Q. I frequently travel on business to the US and Europe, can I apply for a card in US Dollars and Euros?
A. Yes - Please clearly highlight that you require cards both in US dollars and euros on the application form.