How to tell American Express you are traveling internationally?


How to tell American Express you are traveling internationally? You do not need to notify us before you travel. However, for your protection, please ensure your mobile phone number and email address is up-to-date with us in case we need to contact you. This will allow you to receive instant notifications and identify suspicious charges on your Card as quickly as possible.


Why is Amex not accepted internationally?

The different fees often make or break a deal for a merchant. This is why many merchants, especially small businesses, don't accept American Express. American Express' interchange fee is just too high. Providers like Visa and Mastercard charge between 1.15% and 2.5%, while Amex charges merchants between 1.43% and 3.3%.


Does my AmEx card get me into airport lounges?

Both The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express include access to AmEx Centurion Lounges as well as the vast AmEx Global Lounge Collection.


What qualifies as travel for AmEx?

Travel (American Express® Green Card only) You will earn additional rewards for purchases of: Airfare for a scheduled flight on a passenger carrier, chartered flights and private jet flights. Hotel stays, timeshare rentals, and vacation rentals. You will not earn additional points for purchases of timeshare properties.


Do Amex holders get priority boarding?

Eligible Amex Delta cardholders get priority boarding on Delta and Delta Connection-operated flights. Partner or codeshare flights aren't eligible for the benefit, and note that Delta doesn't offer Main Cabin 1 priority boarding on Delta Shuttle flights. Do Amex Delta card authorized users get priority boarding?