Cate Langs, Member
@catelangs
The American Express Platinum card purchase protection insures items bought with this card for up to $10,000 per incident and $50,000 per account per year. If an eligible item is lost, accidentally broken, or stolen within 90 days of the purchase date, Amex may reimburse its value. Authorized users are also covered, as long as they’re U.S. residents.
Restrictions to keep in mind:
This perk is pretty standard for rewards cards, and it doesn’t cost extra. But there are a few restrictions. First off, you need to still have the original store receipt. Secondly, certain items are restricted. Non-eligible items include: tickets, checks, gift cards, animals/plants, consumables/perishables, antiques, motor vehicles and rented items, to name a few. For the full list, you can look at the benefit guide. Also, losses due to natural disasters will only be reimbursed up to $500.
You can file a claim either online, or over the phone at (800) 228-6855.
One other thing to keep in mind is that Amex might ask you to send them your broken item. If they do, they’ll reimburse you for the shipping.

The Platinum Card® from American Express
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