Nathan Preston, Member
@nathan_preston
The Platinum Card® rental truck insurance covers cardholders for up to $75,000 in collision damage and theft for vehicles rented with the card or American Express rewards points. Box trucks, trucks that weigh 10k+ lbs., or modified vehicles (except for handicapped accessibility) are not covered.
To get Platinum Card® rental truck insurance coverage, you must pay for the entire rental with the card, and decline the rental agency’s supplemental insurance policy. To make an insurance claim, call (800) 338-1670 within 30 days of a covered incident, or as soon as reasonably possible. You can also file a claim online.
Before you rent a truck with your Platinum Card®, you should take some time to read through the benefits guide. It will give you full information.
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Jon So, Member
@jsocha
@nathan_preston is WRONG. I just calledy Amex Platinum and they state verbatim that moving vans and cargo box trucks offered by companies such as UHAUL are NOT covered. Never trust anybody.
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How does the American Express rental truck insurance work?
The American Express rental truck insurance covers collision damage and theft, provided you pay for the entire rental with your Amex credit card and decline the rental agency's insurance offer. The amount you’re covered for varies depending on the credit card you have.
Keep in mind that box trucks, trucks that weigh 10,000+ lbs., or modified vehicles (except for handicapped accessibility) aren't covered.
To make an insurance claim, call (800) 338-1670 within 30 days of...
read full answer by Kelvin Caldwell, MemberWhat are the American Express Platinum Card® car rental benefits?
The Platinum Card® car rental benefits include discounts and complimentary upgrades with Avis, Hertz, and National Car Rental. In order to get the Platinum Card® car rental perks, cardholders must enroll in at least one of the rental companies’ loyalty programs. Cardholders can get Avis Preferred status, elite status in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program, and National Emerald Club Executive status just by signing up.
Platinum Card® car rental benefits:
- Avis: The Avis Preferred status offers...
Does the Chase Sapphire Reserve card cover U-Haul?
No, the Chase Sapphire Reserve card does not cover U-Haul rentals. The auto rental collision damage waiver does not cover cargo vans or trucks, the types of vehicles offered by U-Haul. It’s also good to note that U-Haul rentals don’t count as travel on the Chase Sapphire Reserve card. So, you will only earn 1 point / $1 spent on rentals using the Chase Sapphire Reserve card.
U-Haul offers its own rental insurance, which can be a reliable option. While it’s uncommon, your...
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