Which AmEx card to use for car rental?

Both The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express come with exclusive car rental benefits. As an Amex Platinum cardmember, you earn elite status with several popular rental car providers and secondary insurance coverage when you rent a vehicle.



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Car rental elite status
  • Avis Preferred Plus. Cardmembers can enroll to get Avis Preferred Plus status (which typically requires 12 rentals or spending $5,000 in a calendar year). ...
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Amex Platinum card members receive complimentary Hertz President's Circle status. With status, card members can use a designated code at booking to earn a 20% discount on vehicle rentals (taxes and fees apply).

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Exclusively for American Express Platinum Card® Members from Hertz. Experience a more rewarding journey. To unlock your Platinum Card Car Rental Privileges, include CDP #211762 in your Hertz reservation and pay with your Platinum Card.

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The Amex Platinum card comes with secondary car rental insurance¹ at no additional charge. Since this free coverage isn't primary, you'll need to file a claim with your auto insurance provider before Amex's rental coverage kicks in.

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If the renter used a debit card for the deposit, the rental company might find there's not enough money in the renter's bank account to cover the bill. But with a credit card, the rental company can be more confident they'll be able to take the money (as long as the card-holder's credit limit isn't exceeded).

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No credit check: Car rental companies take on a certain amount of risk by renting vehicles, and a credit card gives them peace of mind. Your credit card may provide rental benefits: Credit card rental discounts and additional insurance protection are common perks of renting a vehicle using some major credit cards.

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You can rent a car with a $300 credit limit, but it depends on the amount of time you plan on renting the vehicle and the type of vehicle you're renting.

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Credit Cards A major credit card is a card that is supported by a pre-determined line of credit, and not a bank account, or a pre-paid balance. American Express?, Discover Network?, MasterCard?, and Visa? credit cards are accepted at our non-airport Locations, located within the United States and Puerto Rico.

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Amex Platinum card members receive complimentary Hertz President's Circle status. With status, card members can use a designated code at booking to earn a 20% discount on vehicle rentals (taxes and fees apply).

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