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Passport and Credit Card Replacement Assistance
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• What is Passport Replacement Assistance?
Passport Replacement Assistance is available to you when carrying American Express
Travelers Cheques, whether or not you've lost a Cheque. In the event that you lose your
passport, you should phone an American Express Travelers Cheque Service Center as
soon as possible. Our representatives will provide you with the phone numbers for the
nearest consulate or embassy and transfer your call. They can also provide assistance
with obtaining the procedures, documents and passport requirements needed to have
your passport replaced and re-issued. In certain countries, you may have access to a
passport-expediting agency to speed the re-issue process along. Terms and conditions
apply.
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• What is Credit Card Replacement Assistance?
Credit Card Replacement Assistance is available to you when carrying American
Express Travelers Cheques, whether or not you've lost a Cheque. In the event that you
lose your major credit cards, you should phone an American Express Travelers Cheque
Service Center as soon as possible. Our representatives will provide you with the phone
numbers for most financial institutions that issue major credit cards. If the issuing bank
phone number is not available, the appropriate issuing card association can be
contacted for further assistance. If needed, a Customer Service Representative can
transfer your call to one or more financial institutions to start the cancellation /
replacement process. Terms and conditions apply.
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• What happens if I lose my passport and/or major credit cards, but not my
Travelers Cheques?
Passport and Credit Card Replacement Assistance is available to you when carrying
American Express Travelers Cheques whether or not you've lost a Cheque. In the event
that you lose your passport or credit cards, you should phone an American Express
Travelers Cheque Service Center as soon as possible. You will be asked to provide the
serial numbers of your Cheques. Keep a record of the serial numbers separate from your
Cheques, passport and major credit cards.
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• How much do Passport and Credit Card Replacement Assistance cost?
As a valued American Express Travelers Cheques customer, there is no additional
charge for Passport and Credit Card Replacement Assistance provided by American
Express. However, any fees associated with passport or major credit card replacement
(i.e., passport replacement fees, government fees, expediting agency fees, etc) are your
responsibility.
• Passport and Credit Card Replacement Assistance Services are available to
American
Express Travelers Cheque purchasers and holders. Proof of Travelers Cheque purchase
may be required before assistance services are provided. Credit Card Replacement
Assistance applies only to major bank issued credit cards. Store, gasoline, calling
cards and frequent flier cards are not available for assistance service. Services involve
obtaining necessary telephone contact numbers for passport and/or credit card
replacement, transferring a customer's call to such contact numbers, and providing
other information to assist customers in the replacement process. Any fees associated
with passport or credit card replacement, i.e. passport replacement fees, government
fees, expediting agency fees, etc. are the sole responsibility of the customer.
* Not all services are available at all locations, and are subject to local laws and cash
availability.
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