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The American Express® Costco Corporate Card For Small Business

Costco Corporate Card for Small Business Card Highlights
$54 Annual Fee
No Pre-set Spending Limit*
Small Business Savings Program
Dual Membership Privileges
Annual Management Report
* Purchases are approved based on account experience and personal resources.

Now you can carry a unique collection of features and benefits designed exclusively for small business in one card. This Card conveniently combines the purchasing power and customer service support of American Express with all of the benefits of your Costco Membership, for paid Costco business members. And it can offer you excellent savings on business purchases through our small business savings program. Click below to find more. Or, if you prefer, view a detailed Card Comparison Chart.

Card Benefits and Services
Small Business Savings Program

Card Rewards & Privileges
One Card, Two Memberships
Company Name on Card
Front Of The Line® Entertainment

Financial Management Features
Online Account Access @ My Account
No Pre-set Spending Limit
Supplementary Cards
Management Reports
Payment Options
Travel & Security Benefits
Global Assist® Travel Medical Insurance(optional)
Automatic Flight Insurance (optional)
AMEX® InfoAssist (optional)
Travel Emergency Assistance
American Express® Travel Service Locations
Business Travel Assurance
Emergency Card Replacement

Business Insurance Services
Disability Plan for Small Business
Buyer's Assurance® Protection Plan
Purchase Protection® Plan

Important Phone Numbers

Small Business Savings Program
Enjoy exceptional savings on business purchases with Corporate Express, Dell, Delta Hotels, FedEx, Hertz and Rogers Wireless through the Small Business Savings Program. These savings are applied to your purchases* when you charge it to the American Express Costco Corporate Card for Small Business. There is no additional cost for this benefit - it's included with your Card membership.

*Program Partners, prices and savings are subject to change without notice. Certain terms and restrictions apply. To receive savings with a partner, you must charge your eligible purchases to your American Express Corporate Card for Small Business or your American Express Costco Corporate Card for Small Business in accordance with the terms and conditions applicable to that partner.
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Card Rewards and Priviledges

One Card, Two Memberships- Costco Membership and American Express Costco Corporate Card for Small Business Benefits in One Card
  • Enjoy savings on a wide range of brand names and quality products for business and pleasure at all of Costco's North American warehouse locations.
  • Annual Costco membership fee is in addition to the annual fee for the American Express Costco Corporate Card for Small Business.
  • Must be a paid Costco business member to apply.
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Company Name on Card
Your name and the name of your company on the Card offers important recognition of your accomplishments whether you are the owner, partner, or a key employee.
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Front Of The Line Entertainment
  • Preferential ticket access to some of the hottest entertainment events.
  • Many Cardmembers have already taken advantage of this exclusive service to purchase great seats to sold-out concerts such as Andrea Bocelli, Cher, and Shania Twain, and events such as the Toronto Raptors and Chrysler Stars On Ice.
  • Visit Front Of The Line Entertainment for more details.
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Financial Management Features

Online Account Access @ My Account
With secure online account access, you'll have greater financial control than ever with your Card expenses. Want to see exactly how much you charged on that business trip? Need to find out if your phone charges have posted yet? You can do all of the above (and more), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online.

Register Now for My Account Start taking greater control of your business finances today.
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No Pre-set Spending Limit
  • The financial flexibility you need to help your business grow.
  • Purchases are approved based on account experience and personal resources.
  • You enjoy financial flexibility and freedom.
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Supplementary Cards for Employees
For only $40 a year per Supplementary Card, share many of the benefits of your Card account with key employees who are current members on your Costco account.
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Management Reports
  • Keep a close eye on your company expenditures with detailed Management Reports.
  • Helps you analyze your business expenditures by employee and by expense category.
  • Provides categorized annual and year-to-date totals, based on the calendar year, as well as helpful tax tips.
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Payment Options
  • Pay your account by telephone banking, Internet banking, at your local bank branch, automated banking machines or by mail.
  • Fees may apply, payments are normally credited to your American Express account within two business days.
  • Check with your financial institution for further details.
  • Upon approval for the American Express Costco Corporate Card for Small Business, your Annual Costco membership renewal fee will be charged automatically to your account. If you prefer to pay by cheque, please call Costco at 1-800-463-3783 (9 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST).
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Travel and Security Benefits

Global Assist® Travel Medical Insurance (optional)*
  • Global Assist® Travel Medical Insurance*Picks up where your provincial health care plan leaves off for your out-of-province hospital and medical expenses.
  • Comprehensive travel medical protection including unlimited emergency excess hospital and medical insurance, 24-hour world-wide emergency assistance, plus much more.
  • Cardmember must be under the age of 75 to enroll.
*Global Assist Travel Medical Insurance is underwritten by RBC Travel Insurance Company.
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Automatic Flight Insurance(optional) *
  • Once enrolled in Automatic Flight Insurance *, receive up to $1,500,000 of accidental death and dismemberment insurance every time you fly and charge your scheduled airline ticket to your enrolled Card account.
  • You only pay the premium when you fly.
  • If travelling with a companion, charge tickets separately from your own and each companion will also be covered for the full benefit amount.
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AMEX® InfoAssist(optional)
Your credit cards and personal documents are precious. Protect them with the AMEX® InfoAssist service. It's like a virtual vault where you can record the numbers of your credit cards, bank cards, passports, birth certificates, licenses, health cards, insurance policies, and more. If your wallet is lost or stolen whether you are home or abroad, call an AMEX® InfoAssist representative immediately and he/she will notify your registered card issuers and ask them to block the cards from fraudulent use and request replacement cards wherever possible. For more information or to enroll call 1-800-263-9222.
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Travel Emergency Assistance
Out-of-town emergency medical and legal referrals, and important travel-specific information, such as visa requirements or customs and inoculation regulations, are available by telephone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Need assistance now?

In Canada and the U.S. call 1-800-678-5523
Elsewhere, call collect (312) 935-3606.
Any resulting costs will be the responsibility of the Cardmember.
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American Express® Travel Service Locations
  • American Express® Travel Service LocationsAmerican Express has over 1,700* travel locations around the world in more than 130 countries to offer assistance while you’re travelling.
  • In Canada, Amex Canada Inc. provides a phone based travel service at 1-800-611-1100. Or call 1-800-668-2639 for the travel service location nearest you.
*Comprises Travel Service locations of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., its affiliates and Representatives worldwide. Affiliate offices are owned by Amex Canada Inc. Not all services are available at all Travel Service locations and are subject to local laws and cash availability.
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Business Travel Assurance
Fully book and charge your travel, accommodation, and car rental to your American Express Corporate Card for Small Business and enjoy a comprehensive portfolio of insurance benefits (included with Card membership):
  • Car Rental Theft & Damage Insurance†5
  • Flight & Baggage Delay Insurance†6
  • Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance†6
  • Travel Accident Insurancesup†7
For more information, see Business Travel Assurance

5Underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada. There are specific conditions that apply to whom may rent and drive the rental vehicle, the length of rental and the type of vehicle covered. Please read your Certificate of Insurance carefully as it contains specific terms, limitations, conditions and exclusions that may affect your coverage.
6Underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada.
7Travel Accident Insurance is Underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company, Head Office in Toronto, Ontario, under Master Policy AX113.
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Emergency Card Replacement
In the event of a lost or stolen Card, call us and we will make arrangements to get a replacement Card to you.
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Business Insurance Services

Disability Plan for Small Business*
  • The Disability Plan for Small Business offers valuable protection against financial hardships caused by permanent, total disability. If you, as the Basic Cardmember or any Supplementary Cardmembers on your account, become permanently totally disabled as a direct result of an accidental injury, you are eligible to receive up to $10,000 in benefits. And the benefits increase with the length of Card membership. For example, after two years, benefits increase to a maximum of $25,000. After 6 years, the maximum amount is $50,000.
  • For more information, or to make a claim, call 1-800-387-4481.
  • Certain restrictions apply.
*Underwritten by American Home Assurance Company
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Buyer’s Assurance Protection Plan*
  • The free repair period and the coverage given under the manufacturer’s original warranty is automatically doubled for up to one additional year, on many products purchased (motorized vehicles and their parts are excluded) with the Card in Canada and the U.S., provided the manufacturer’s warranty does not exceed five years.
  • Proof of purchase, a copy of the manufacturer's warranty and a description of the product are required to register your purchase.
  • You will need approval from American Express before any repairs will be covered.
  • Repair costs are limited to $25,000 per eligible item.
* Buyer’s Assurance Plan is only available on goods purchased and used by the original purchaser. The service does not apply to goods and services resold to a third party. The service only applies when the manufacturer’s warranty does not exceed five years. Motorized vehicles, including all attached equipment and accessories are excluded. However, motorized lawnmowers and other gardening equipment, snow blowers and motorized wheelchairs are included. Registered purchases require approval prior to repair. Repair costs are limited to $25,000 per eligible product.
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Purchase Protection Plan†*
  • Many retail items that are purchased anywhere in the world with the Card are automatically insured for 90 days from the date of purchase against accidental physical damage and most theft.
  • Pays the deductible and any difference between what your other insurance pays and the full purchase price up to $1,000 per insured occurrence (not per purchased item).
  • If no other coverage is applicable, Purchase Protection pays toward the repair or replacement up to the full purchase price (limit $1,000).

*Underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada. Read your Certificate of Insurance for full detail. Coverage is in excess of any and all other applicable insurances.

†All insurance coverages are subject to the terms and conditions of the respective master policies. Certain limitations, exclusions and restrictions apply. Please read the Certificate of Insurance carefully.
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Important Phone Numbers

Toll Free 24 Customer Service (General inquiries, lost or stolen cards)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
In North America: 1-800-869-3016
In Toronto: 905-474-0870
International (please call collect): 1-905-474-0870

Costco Membership Information
Visit your local warehouse or call: 1-800-463-3738
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