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How an often overlooked credit card benefit put $1,400 back in my wallet
15.11.2024 - 22:37 / thepointsguy.com
Those big welcome bonuses that can come with new credit cards after you hit a spending threshold can really accelerate you to a great vacation courtesy of your points and miles. But, after you get past that glitzy reason to add a new credit card to your wallet, there's more that rewards cards can do for you and your family's bottom line.
In fact, there's one valuable card benefit that's saved me more than $1,000 over the years. It's also quickly resolved some situations that could definitely have developed into big time-sucking headaches.
Extended warranty protection is one of those sometimes overlooked benefits available with certain credit cards that has saved me more times than once. It shouldn't be an overlooked perk as it can put money back in your wallet quickly and easily when something goes wrong with an item you charged to the card.
You won't find it on every credit card, but it's a benefit you'll find on a wide variety of American Express cards (terms apply).* In this article, I'll share the time one American Express card helped keep money in my family's pocket, this time to the tune of $120.
*Eligibility and benefit levels vary by card. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company.
Related: Your complete guide to shopping protections on American Express cards
A few years ago, we purchased a cordless vacuum cleaner from Amazon for $119.99. The vacuum worked fine for a handful of months, but in December, it stopped working completely.
Under normal circumstances, this would have gotten me pretty hot under the collar since I hate wasting cash on things that quickly break. On top of that, I don't have time to chase down some never-ending customer service loop on the off chance of maybe getting a refund.
Luckily, a few minutes of work with American Express solved the issue before it became a problem.
Related: The best American Express cards
In early January, I opened an extended warranty* claim with American Express for the recently departed vacuum. I purchased the vacuum cleaner using my Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, which turned out to be a very good decision when it quickly broke.
I didn't have to submit any pictures of the broken vacuum or other documentation beyond completing a simple form on the American Express website. The next morning, on a Sunday no less, I received an email from American Express with a letter attached stating my claim had been approved for the full amount of my purchase.
Sure enough, the credit appeared on my account shortly after, and we were able to purchase a replacement vacuum without taking a financial hit.
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