American Express GlobalTravel Card Simplifies Foreign Exchange for Travellers

American Express has launched the new prepaid American Express GlobalTravel Card, which combines the convenience of using a prepaid card overseas with the safety and security of American Express Travellers Cheques. The Card sets a new benchmark in prepaid travel cards, providing a truly global value proposition for Indians travelling overseas with anytime emergency assistance and exceptional shopping, dining and travel offers - with no hidden fees.

The American Express GlobalTravel Card is a reloadable prepaid travel card available in three currencies - US Dollar, Euro and Pound Sterling. It provides superior features and benefits compared to other prepaid currency products currently available in the market. These benefits include access to the American Express Global Assist service anywhere in the world for help with replacing lost passports, translation services, emergency legal and medical referrals, lost luggage and theft assistance, a free Backup Card at purchase, free Card replacement services, as well as access to emergency cash - all with fee savings and the promise of no hidden charges. Additionally, all travellers choosing the American Express GlobalTravel Card are able to enjoy American Express' exclusive merchant offers and discounts.

The American Express GlobalTravel Card is available at all leading full-fledged money changers in India and allows travellers convenience and safety combined with longevity of the loaded amount between trips. Unlike other prepaid currency cards, the American Express GlobalTravel Card has no inactivity fees and is accepted at millions of locations and ATMs outside of India where American Express Cards are welcome.

American Express introduced the first prepaid travel product with the launch of the Travellers Cheque in 1891, and has since been innovating and leading the category of prepaid products globally.

The American Express GlobalTravel Card is a smart way to manage money before, during, and after your journey. Its best-in-class benefits include:

- Three currency options - USD, GBP, EUR - and ease of acceptability across countries with any local currency

- Two active cards (Business and Leisure) and one complimentary back-up card

- Ease of getting the card instantly activated - with a minimum load of $0.01 and a reloadable limit as mandated by the RBI dependent on the nature of the trip

- Emergency card replacement and access to funds

- Access to medical, legal and other emergency assistance through American Express Global Assist at no additional cost

- Funds never expire and zero inactivity fees ensure your balance remains the same between trips, and can also be transferred to another card

- Exclusive offers and discounts for Online and Retail purchases via the American Express Selects Program

- Acceptability at millions of international merchants and ATMs where American Express Cards are accepted, including online merchants.

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