American Express energises Charge Cards with greater travel and loyalty privileges

American Express Charge Cards are among the most premium Cards offered by the global leader in premium payment products. With no pre-set spending limit and no interest, this flexible payment tool billed in US dollars, is tailored for financially mature professionals and delivers unparalleled travel and lifestyle benefits. It is supported by a comprehensive loyalty programme, Membership Rewards®, offering points for every purchase and, redeemable for a range of shopping, travel and leisure offers as well as charitable causes.

Premal Patel, Marketing Director, American Express Middle East & North Africa said that the versatility of Charge Cards is popular both among well established consumers and younger, successful professionals aspiring for better things in life.

"Charge Cards help Cardmembers travel through life with many privileges while having more control of their finances. With the opportunity of having greater purchasing power to meet their lifestyle needs, with the No Pre-set Spending Limit facility, and settling of bills in full at the end of each month." Patel added "Cardmembers have relied on Charge Cards to make large purchases such as luxury yachts, cars, designer dresses and accessories, as well as travelling in style and staying at some of the world's most premium hotels. Therefore we believe the Card is a lifestyle enabler."

The enhanced benefits include travel accident insurance of up to US$ 350,000 for the Gold Charge Card and US$ 100,000 for the Green Charge Card. Travel inconveniences have been taken care of with the addition of a free of charge insurance for missed or cancelled flights and lost or delayed luggage. Additionally, Charge Cardmembers can enjoy online offers through the Selects programme from American Express, giving them access to a wide range of special offers including discounts and value added benefits in high quality shopping, dining, travel and leisure merchants across 50 countries, through an easily navigable website www.americanexpress.com.bh/selects.

Other benefits of Charge Cards include exclusive complimentary access to airport lounges, assured reservations at hotels, companion tickets and upgrades through the International Airline Programme, travel services from 2,200 locations around the world, free Emergency Card Replacement 24-hour Customer Care, Global Emergency Assistance and Express Cash facility.