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Financial Hardship

At American Express we pride ourselves on being able to support our Cardmembers and this service extends to Cardmembers who find themselves in financial difficulty. We understand that this can be a stressful time and we can provide guidance and support. It is important that if you are experiencing short or long term financial difficulties that you let us know as soon as possible. 

 

Short or long term financial difficulties

If you are undergoing short or long term difficulties, please contact us using the details below and a member of our team will be able to assist you.

 

Bankruptcy and insolvency

If you are undergoing bankruptcy or insolvency, please contact us using the details below and a member of our team will be able to assist you.

 

Write to us:

 

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Dept 40601

John Street

Brighton

East Sussex

BN88 1NH

 

Telephone us:

 

Our team are available between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Tel: +44 (0)1273 868 900

Free phone: 0800 032 7291 (UK only)

 

Useful links

Money Advice Service

For free, unbiased and easy-to-access money tools, information and advice:

  • England and Wales : visit moneyadviceservice.org.uk or phone 0800 138 7777 (UK only)
  • Scotland : visit moneyadvicescotland.org.uk or phone +44 (0) 141 572 0237

 

Debt Action - Advice NI

If you live in Northern Ireland, visit advice-ni.net or phone +44 (0) 800 917 4607

 

Citizens Advice

For advice and information on debt and other topics, visit your local Citizens Advice Bureau or go to adviceguide.org.uk

 

National Debtline

If you live in England, Wales or Scotland, visit nationaldebtline.co.uk or phone +44 (0) 808 808 4000

 

StepChange Debt Charity

For debt advice throughout the UK , visit stepchange.org or phone 0800 138 1111 (UK only)

 

Advice UK

Member centres offer debt advice including specialist advice for minority communities and people with disabilities. Visit adviceuk.org.uk or phone +44 (0) 300 777 0107

 

Christians Against Poverty (CAP)

For free debt advice in your home, check postcode coverage at capuk.org then call 0800 328 0006 (UK only)

 

Civil Legal Advice

You may get legal aid if your home is at risk. Check at gov.uk/civil-legal-advice or phone +44 (0) 345 345 4345

 

Financial Ombudsman Service

If you have a complaint that you can't resolve with your lender, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. Visit financial-ombudsman.org.uk or phone +44 (0) 300 123 9123. Please note calls to this number cost no more than calls to 01 and 02 numbers. If calling from outside the UK, call +44 (0) 20 7964 0500. Or write to the Financial Ombudsman Service, Exchange Tower, London E14 9SR. Alternatively email: complaint.info@financial-ombudsman.org.uk

Bereavement

We recognise that this can be a difficult time and we are here to provide you with a supportive, timely and professional service on questions you might have.

 

Whether you are just searching for information or want to contact us, the information on this page will guide you through the necessary steps. 

 

 

Letting us know

We will require you to send and complete the following documentation:

  1. A photocopy of the Death Certificate
  2. A letter from a Solicitor confirming who the Executor of the Estate is

These documents are required so that we can manage the account and pass any details onto our probate solicitors if appropriate. The documents should be sent to us at the following address:


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1 John Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN88 1NH

 

Once we have received the required documents then we will make arrangements to close the account.It is possible that letters or statements for the deceased customer may continue to be received while the closure of the account is being arranged. We apologise in advance for any mail that is received.

 

 

Use of Supplementary or additional cards

Once we have received notification of bereavement, the main Cards and any associated cards will be closed; this includes any Supplementary Cards.
If you are a Supplementary Cardmember and would like to have your own American Express Card then you can apply for a Card online.

Should you have any questions, our team are available between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Tel: +44 (0)1273 868 900

Vulnerable Customers 

We recognise that there are circumstances that may affect the way you manage your account, and at American Express we want to be able to provide the necessary support to be able to assist you in a timely and professional manner.Whether you are just searching for information or want to contact us, the information on this page will guide you through the necessary steps including important contact details. 


Mental health and medical conditions

If you have been diagnosed with mental health or another medical condition which affects your ability to pay or manage your account, then please contact us using the details below and a member of our team will be able to assist you.


Write to us:

 

American Express International Currency Card

Dept 40601

John Street

Brighton

East Sussex,

BN88 1NH 

 

Telephone us:

 

Our team are available between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Tel: +44 (0)1273 868 900

Free phone: + 44 (0) 800 032 7291


Useful Links 

 

Money Advice Service

For free, unbiased and easy-to-access money tools, information and advice.

  • England and Wales: visit moneyadviceservice.org.uk or phone +44 (0) 300 500 5000
  • Scotland: visit moneyadvicescotland.org.uk or phone +44 (0) 141 572 0237

 

Debt Action - Advice NI

If you live in Northern Ireland, visit debtaction-ni.net or phone +44 (0) 800 917 4607


Citizens Advice

For advice and information on debt and other topics, visit your local Citizens Advice Bureau or go to adviceguide.org.uk


National Debtline

If you live in England, Wales or Scotland, visit nationaldebtline.co.uk or phone +44 (0) 808 808 4000.

 

StepChange Debt Charity

For debt advice throughout the UK , visit stepchange.org or phone +44 (0) 800 138 1111.

 

Advice UK

Member centres offer debt advice including specialist advice for minority communities and people with disabilities. Visit adviceuk.org.uk or phone + 44 (0) 300 777 0107. 

 

Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
For free debt advice in your home, check post code coverage at capuk.org then call +44 (0) 800 328 0006. 

 

Civil Legal Advice

You may get legal aid if your home is at risk. Check at gov.uk/civil-legal-advice or phone +44 (0) 345 345 4345. 

 

Financial Ombudsman Service
If you have a complaint that you can't resolve with your lender, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. Visit financial-ombudsman.org.uk or phone +44 (0) 300 123 9123. Please note calls to this number cost no more than calls to 01 and 02 numbers. If calling from outside the UK, call +44 (0) 20 7964 0500. Or write to the Financial Ombudsman Service, Exchange Tower, London E14 9SR. Alternatively email: complaint.info@financial-ombudsman.org.uk

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