American Express Membership Rewards - AMEX emergency cash service?

Maybe I misunderstood something - does AMEX offer some emergency cash service when you lose the card? How is it done?

does AMEX offer some emergency cash service when you lose the card?

The details may vary depending on where your card is issued, where you are at the time, whether you have checks etc. If your card is issued in the USA you would contact the Global Assist Hotline:

https://www295.americanexpress.com/cards/platinum/benefit.do?benefitTemplate=template_b&benefitId=premiumglobalassisthotline&intlink=US:PlatinumBenefits:AllBenefits:PremiumGlo balAssist:LearnMore

We can also help you with prescription replacements, emergency hotel check-ins and cash access, lost luggage or passports, Emergency Card Replacement, and more.


Some previous discussions:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-express-membership-rewards/976126-cashing-personal-check-privileges.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-express-membership-rewards/762214-emergency-check-cash-advance.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-express-membership-rewards/734828-amex-saves-day-yet-again.html

The details may vary depending on where your card is issued, where you are at the time, whether you have checks etc. If your card is issued in the USA you would contact the Global Assist Hotline:

https://www295.americanexpress.com/cards/platinum/benefit.do?benefitTemplate=template_b&benefitId=premiumglobalassisthotline&intlink=US:PlatinumBenefits:AllBenefits:PremiumGlo balAssist:LearnMore



Some previous discussions:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-express-membership-rewards/976126-cashing-personal-check-privileges.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-express-membership-rewards/762214-emergency-check-cash-advance.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-express-membership-rewards/734828-amex-saves-day-yet-again.html
Thanks!

That was helpful.

Can you confirm it is not possible with UK issued ICC cards?

- 2 reps said no, 1 rep said possible; should I just apply the averages?