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American Express® Government Defined Spend Card

No Foreign Fees
$0 Annual Fee
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All Other Purchases
This card is designed for government agencies to manage and control employee spending and does not earn rewards.
0x Points No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
Global Acceptance
The card is accepted at millions of locations worldwide, providing convenience for government employees traveling internationally.
Financial Worldwide
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Cardmembers will not be charged foreign transaction fees on purchases made outside the United States.
Financial 0%
Up to $0
No Pre-Set Spending Limit
Provides flexibility with no pre-set spending limit, allowing purchases to be approved based on a variety of factors including credit history, account history, and financial resources.
Financial Flexible
Online Account Management
Cardmembers can manage their account online, view statements, and track spending through a dedicated online portal.
Financial Complimentary
Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance
Provides secondary coverage for damage to or theft of a rental car when the eligible rental is paid for with the card and the cardmember declines the collision damage waiver (CDW) offered by the rental company.
Insurance Secondary coverage
Extended Warranty
Extends the original manufacturer's warranty for eligible purchases made with the card by up to one additional year.
Insurance Up to 1 additional year
Purchase Protection
Covers eligible purchases against accidental damage or theft for up to 90 days from the date of purchase.
Insurance Up to 90 days
Emergency Card Replacement
If a card is lost or stolen, American Express can provide a replacement card, often within 24-48 hours, to minimize disruption.
Security Complimentary
Fraud Protection
American Express offers robust fraud protection to help safeguard against unauthorized charges and suspicious activity.
Security Comprehensive
Baggage Insurance Plan
Provides coverage for lost, stolen, or damaged luggage when traveling on a common carrier and the entire fare was charged to the card.
Travel Coverage provided
Premium Global Assist® Hotline
Provides 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services for medical, legal, financial, and other select emergency situations when traveling 100 miles or more from home.
Travel 24/7 assistance
Travel Accident Insurance
Provides coverage for accidental death or dismemberment when traveling on a common carrier (plane, train, bus, ship) and the fare was paid with the card.
Travel Coverage provided

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Maximum Cards per Issuer
You can hold up to 5 cards from this issuer simultaneously.
Shutdown Risk Triggers
Misuse of government funds, non-compliance with government spending policies, exceeding authorized spending limits, fraudulent activity, failure to reconcile expenses in a timely manner. While less common for this card type, general Amex triggers like manufactured spending or suspicious spending patterns could also lead to account review.
Cliff Effect Rules
Not applicable. This card is a specialized government spend card and does not typically fall under consumer or small business card family rules like those affecting eligibility for bonuses across different Amex consumer products (e.g., Platinum, Gold, Green).
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
Eligibility for the American Express Government Defined Spend Card is restricted to employees or contractors of specific government entities for official business expenses, as determined by the issuing agency. Traditional welcome bonuses for individual cardholders are generally not offered; any program-specific incentives would follow American Express's 'one welcome bonus per card per lifetime' rule for that product, typically benefiting the government entity. The 2/90 rule (max 2 credit card approvals every 90 days) is generally not applicable, as card issuance is an internal process by the government entity, not a traditional personal credit application. These rules are expected to remain consistent for 2026.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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