| Spending with an American Express card has never | | | | online purchases. |
| been more convenient. With an American Express | | | | The second reward program is the frequent traveler |
| Gold Card however, the company seeks to provide | | | | program that allows customers to earn free flights |
| even greater standards of convenience to their | | | | from 6 participating airlines. There are no limitations as |
| customers. | | | | to the number of points that can be redeemed for any |
| First of all, the American Express Gold Card does not | | | | period of time as these points never expire. Apart |
| have a pre-determined spending limit. This means that | | | | from that, when customers purchase tickets with the |
| customers can spend to their heart's delight as long as | | | | American Express Gold Card, they are entitled to |
| they do not leave outstanding balances at the end of | | | | travel accident insurance as well as the option of using |
| the month. | | | | travelers' checks overseas. |
| Apart from that, the card also comes with two reward | | | | Additionally, the Global Assist Plus Hotline included |
| programs, one of which requires membership to enjoy | | | | provide travelers with help of any kind including |
| redeemable rewards from collected points. Points can | | | | roadside assistance, cash access, legal and medical |
| be collected by purchasing gas, shopping at | | | | referrals as well as help with their visas or passports |
| supermarkets and pharmacies, sending mail or even | | | | even when they are in other countries. In the event of |
| paying phone bills. The points can then be used to | | | | baggage loss in airports, American Express provides a |
| redeem rewards in travel, shopping or entertainment. | | | | coverage value of up to $1250 for hand-carried |
| Some of the participating partners of American | | | | baggage and $500 for checked-in baggage. This card |
| Express include Dell Computers, GAP and The | | | | covers any possible travel-related services currently |
| Sharper Image. Furthermore, shopping online with the | | | | available, which is why frequent travelers should start |
| American Express Gold Card also entitles customers | | | | charging anything and everything to their very own |
| to free shipping for purchases, in addition to the benefit | | | | American Express Gold Card. |
| that customers are not accountable for unauthorized | | | | |