American Express® Cards are accepted around the world, so you can have peace of mind when using your Credit Card or Charge Card to make purchases overseas.
American Express Cards are accepted around the world, so you can easily use your Card to make purchases while you are overseas. Here are some useful pre-travel tips:
For the need-to-know essentials, plus on-the-ground information and reviews of your favourite cities, check out the American Express Destination Guides.
With American Express Travel you can book your flights and accommodation and earn extra Membership Rewards points.
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Certain Cards provide complimentary domestic and international travel protection, when you book and pay for your trip with an eligible American Express Card.
Comprehensive worldwide travel insurance benefits for you, your immediate family, your Supplementary Cardmembers and their immediate family, from the moment you book with your Card. Annual Fee £450. Terms apply.
The Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card
Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with our Travel Inconvenience and Travel Accident protection benefit for you and your family: Protection for you, your Supplementary Cardmembers, their respective partners and dependent children under the age of 23 whether travelling together or alone, on business or pleasure trips. Travel Inconvenience protection covers flight cancellations, delays and delayed luggage when you pay with your Card. Travel Accident protection of up to £250,000 on public transport when you buy your ticket with your Card. Annual fee £140 (£0 in first year). Representative 57.6% APR variable. Terms apply.
The British Airways Premium Plus Card
Global Assist® provides help when you travel outside the UK, in your own language, 24/7 Travel Inconvenience insurance covering flight cancellations, delays and delayed baggage when flights are purchased on your Card Travel Accident Insurance up to £250,000 on public transport when you buy your ticket with your Card Automatic enrolment into the British Airways Executive Club including priority on standby waiting lists. Vital when you most need it. Representative 76.0% APR variable. Terms apply.
The Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card
Now you can take one more thing on your travels; total piece of mind, with the security of booking through American Express Global Assist® provides help when you travel outside the UK, in your own language, 24/7 Travel inconvenience insurance covering flight cancellations, and delayed baggage when flights are purchased on your Card. Travel Accident cover up to £150,000 on public transport when you buy your ticket with your Card. Representative 39.7% APR Variable. Terms apply.
Enjoy your travels. We’re there if you need us with Travel Inconvenience and baggage protection, so you’re taken care of if your flight is delayed or the airline loses your bags. And Travel Accident protection cover up to £75,000, with emergency help 24/7 anywhere in the world if you need it. Annual Fee £60. Terms apply.
An added benefit of using an American Express Credit Card is that you can pay for your travel or holiday expenses how you choose, over several months or all at once. Remember if you do decide to spread the cost of your purchases you will be charged interest on your outstanding balance.
Many American Express Cards come with introductory Frequent Flyer or Membership Rewards points offers for new Cardmembers which can help you reach your destination faster.
There are also other travel benefits to consider like complimentary flights, travel insurance and lounge access, which can make your travel experience more enjoyable. Terms apply.
American Express Cards are accepted around the world, and every time you make a purchase on your Card you’ll earn points. Simply look out for places that accept American Express.
Even better, one of our Rewards Cards – The American Express® Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card – allows you to earn double Membership Rewards points for spend made in a foreign currency.
Taste from American Express Invites brings you local dining experts’ favourite restaurants from all over the world. Each restaurant offers something extra on the house: either a discount, complimentary wine or appetiser.
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No matter where you are in the world, we’ll be here when you need us 24/7. It’s extra peace of mind to know that help is just a phone call away. Call our Customer Service Centre on 0800 917 8050 or +44 1273 696 933 from anywhere in the world.
If your Credit Card is lost or stolen, we'll make it easy for you to report on your Account using your Online Services Account – and get it replaced as soon as possible.
Ordering a replacement Card using your Online Services Account is quick and secure to complete.
A foreign transaction fee is a percentage of the Pound value of foreign currency transactions, so remember to factor these fees into your budget. American Express charges a currency conversion fee of 2.99% of the converted value of the transaction for each foreign currency purchase you make.
If you use your Card to withdraw cash abroad a cash fee of 3% of the withdrawal amount or £3 (whichever is greater) will be payable in addition to the non-sterling transaction fee. You may need to enrol in order to withdraw cash and we may apply restrictions on the amount or the frequency in which you use the cash advance facility.
Enjoy peace of mind, wherever you use your Card:
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