American Express Essential^TM Credit Card

$100,000 Travel Accident Insurance^3†

You can be covered up to $100,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance when you fully charge your common carrier (plane, train, ship or bus) tickets to your American Express Essential^TM Credit Card.

†: All insurance coverage is subject to the terms and conditions of the respective master policies. Certain limitations, exclusions and restrictions apply. Please read your Certificates of Insurance carefully. If you are a Quebec resident, please read your Insurance Summary and Fact Sheet.

Front Of The Line^® Amex Presale and Reserved Tickets^TM

Get access to Front Of The Line^® Amex Presale Tickets^TM2and Amex Reserved Tickets^TM2 to some of the most in-demand concerts, theatre productions, and special events often before the general public.

Onsite benefits with Amex Experiences^TM

Enjoy Cardmember benefits with Amex Experiences^TM2, like breezing through the front gate at Budweiser Stage⁴ and sitting back and relaxing in the American Express Lounge.⁵

Buyer’s Assurance^® Protection Plan^6†

Your coverage can automatically extend the manufacturer’s original warranty up to one additional year when you fully charge eligible items to your American Express Essential^TM Credit Card.

Purchase Protection^® Plan^7†

You can be insured for eligible items charged to your American Express Essential^TM Credit Card for 90 days from the date of purchase in the event of accidental physical damage or theft for up to $1,000 per occurrence (for all purchased items combined).

†: All insurance coverage is subject to the terms and conditions of the respective master policies. Certain limitations, exclusions and restrictions apply. Please read your Certificates of Insurance carefully. If you are a Quebec resident, please read your Insurance Summary and Fact Sheet.

24/7 Customer service

Your life doesn’t keep regular office hours, so neither do we. If you want to reach us, there is always someone local to speak with you about whatever you need, big or small. Wherever you are in the world, we're here for you 24/7.

Fraud Protection Guarantee⁸

Use your American Express Essential^TM Credit Card online or off, and you won’t be held responsible for any fraudulent charges, as long as you’ve taken reasonable care to protect your account details, PIN and any device on which you have added your account information.

Emergency Card Replacement

If your Card or Additional Card gets lost or stolen, no worries. Simply call the number on the back of your Card and we’ll arrange to get you a replacement Card. If you are travelling, we’ll work with your itinerary to get a Card to you as soon as possible. Call 1-800-869-3016. Outside of Canada (please call collect) 905-474-0870. For Corporate Cardmembers, please call 1-800-716-6661, or for outside of Canada (please call collect) 905-474-9329.

American Express SafeKey^®

Shop even more confidently, with an extra layer of protection while shopping online at participating merchants.

Manage your account online

With Online Services from American Express, you can stay on top of your account. Check statements, get Online-Only statements as soon as they are ready, set account alerts and more.

The American Express^® App

The American Express^® App⁹ is the easier way to manage your Account from your mobile.

• Register your eligible Card for offers to your Card with one click so you get rewarded at the places you like to shop, dine, travel, and more¹⁰
• Get quick access to your Account with Touch ID¹¹, Face ID¹² or Fingerprint Login for Android
• Manage your Account, including multiple Card Accounts, and pay your bill¹³
• Receive notifications for payment reminders, balance updates or statement ready
• Even activate your Card and create your Online Services Account

Amex Offers¹⁴

Make everyday purchases more rewarding with offers that are tailored to you for dining, shopping, and more through the Amex App or Online Services. New offers are always being added, so be sure to check regularly.

American Express Travel Online¹⁵

Your American Express Essential^TM Credit Card can help take you places. With deals on select hotel and car rental bookings, plus offers that earn you statement credits on your eligible purchases, you can turn your future travel plans into travel realities.

Your American Express Card has borrowing features that provide payment flexibility. You can also take advantage of certain borrowing offers or options if you are eligible. To learn more about whether these options could be appropriate for you click here.