Can I use my American Express GlobalTravel Card at hotels and car rental companies?
Yes. However, please note that in some industries a merchant may authorise a charge in advance and your available balance will be reduced by the amount of the authorisation. For example, when you hire a car, or check in to a hotel, the merchant will seek a pre-set amount, equivalent to the estimated final bill, to be reserved against your Card. This means that your available balance will be reduced by an amount that may be higher than the final bill, until after the end of your car rental period or hotel stay. In some circumstances, this may temporarily restrict your ability to make further charges on your Card. In other circumstances, some car rental companies may not accept the Card for charges authorised in advance, although it may be used to settle the final bill. To avoid these issues, we advise you to consider using a credit or charge card when making car rental reservations or checking into hotels and to use your American Express GlobalTravel Card to settle the final bill.
