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$300 per item, 1K per card per year. So if you have an SPG card and a PRG card you'll only have 2k of total RP coverage, regardless of how many AUs you have on each card.

If you are unsure if an item qualifies for RP, then instead of asking for opinions here (slightly better than asking medical advice on facebook mind you), PUTPAC and ask the RP reps. You don't need to give your name or card info, just say you have an item or you will be buying an item and the store has a crappy return policy and want to make sure if there is a problem you can return it.


Direct number: 800-225-3750

Link to Claims Center: https://online.americanexpress.com/myca/onlineclaims/us/onlineclaims.do?request_type=authreg_onlineclaims&intlink=us-ser-onlineclaims-welcome-claimscenter
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Return Protection:  www.americanexpress.com/return This is for when, in the first 3 months, the original seller won't accept a return, and the product is still in new condition.
Purchase Protection:  www.americanexpress.com/purchase This is for when, in the first 3 months, a purchase is lost, stolen, or broken.
Extended Warranty: www.americanexpress.com/warranty This covers only what the original warranty covers and extends it for up to 1 year.

Amex can approve RP claims even after the card is closed/cancelled, though YMMV.

CLICK HERE to see the full T&C for the Return Protection on your specific Amex card.

Author Topic: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?  (Read 1157592 times)

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1060 on: April 18, 2014, 04:13:12 PM »

What were the items?

Both were winter coats.

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1061 on: April 18, 2014, 04:37:02 PM »

May be you exceeded their threshold. How many times so far in this year you used this benefit?
On that card I believe under $200.

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1062 on: April 18, 2014, 05:26:22 PM »

May be you exceeded their threshold. How many times so far in this year you used this benefit?

I don't think they would give you anything if you exceed the threshold, even if you send the item back.

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1063 on: April 18, 2014, 05:33:12 PM »

I don't think they would give you anything if you exceed the threshold, even if you send the item back.
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1064 on: April 22, 2014, 11:31:09 PM »
May be you exceeded their threshold. How many times so far in this year you used this benefit?

Definitely didn't exceed the threshold. Not sure how this is decided....

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1065 on: April 28, 2014, 08:33:22 PM »
wanna file a claim under american express, and i have a question
its an ipod that has cracked screen, and some features dont work...
now what can i tell them is wrong with it? i know with apple in first year a cracked screen would have not been covered...will american express cover it?

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1066 on: May 01, 2014, 12:55:47 AM »
anyone?

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1067 on: May 01, 2014, 01:24:43 AM »
'extended warranty' covers only what the original warranty covers.

'purchase protection' is for when, in the first 3 months, a purchase is lost, stolen, broken.
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1068 on: May 01, 2014, 07:22:48 AM »
'extended warranty' covers only what the original warranty covers.

'purchase protection' is for when, in the first 3 months, a purchase is lost, stolen, broken.
and return protection is if the store doesn't take it back and its still has tags or in its original packaging.
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1069 on: May 02, 2014, 01:49:15 PM »
wanna file a claim under american express, and i have a question
its an ipod that has cracked screen, and some features dont work...
now what can i tell them is wrong with it? i know with apple in first year a cracked screen would have not been covered...will american express cover it?
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1070 on: May 02, 2014, 11:06:29 PM »
wanna file a claim under american express, and i have a question
its an ipod that has cracked screen, and some features dont work...
now what can i tell them is wrong with it? i know with apple in first year a cracked screen would have not been covered...will american express cover it?
I claimed my iPhone had a similar issue along with battery worn out. I had to fax a diagnostic report that i got from Apple. Apple was generous enough to refund the total amount instead of suggested within 4 days.

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1071 on: May 04, 2014, 12:50:10 PM »
never used any of these benefits. I think that this thread should not be about finding a way to keep items that you want to get refunded by amex.

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1072 on: May 04, 2014, 06:12:31 PM »
I use rp all the time. All clothing that I return goes to the local clothing gmach.

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1073 on: May 05, 2014, 06:00:38 AM »
I use rp all the time. All clothing that I return goes to the local clothing gmach.
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1074 on: May 11, 2014, 07:10:53 PM »
'extended warranty' covers only what the original warranty covers.
'purchase protection' is for when, in the first 3 months, a purchase is lost, stolen, broken.
and return protection is if the store doesn't take it back and its still has tags or in its original packaging.
Thanks guys. Was unsure myself and found your posts. Added that info to the wiki.

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1075 on: May 12, 2014, 01:58:20 AM »
Thanks guys. Was unsure myself and found your posts. Added that info to the wiki.
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1076 on: May 13, 2014, 09:50:03 AM »
I filed for return protection for a Samsung galaxy s4 mini which I bought for $295 was approved in a few days without need to return item

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1077 on: May 13, 2014, 01:52:57 PM »
I filed for return protection for a Samsung galaxy s4 mini which I bought for $295 was approved in a few days without need to return item
Interesting...
Aren't cellular phones excluded from return protection?

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1078 on: May 14, 2014, 05:02:16 AM »
Interesting...
Aren't cellular phones excluded from return protection?
they are...
I've filed under purchase protection though. Hmmmm
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #1079 on: May 15, 2014, 12:34:20 AM »
Does purchase protection work in the same way that return protection does, meaning that you can sometimes keep the item?