A range of services including trip planning (customs information, cultural inquiries, vaccination information, passport / visa information, weather reports), lost passport replacement assistance, translation services (conferencing in an interpreter over the phone or referral to a local service provider), emergency cash wire service, lost luggage assistance, lost item search,
urgent message relay, emergency medical and legal referrals, bail bond assistance, prescription replacement assistance, emergency medical transportation assistance, repatriation of mortal remains of a cardholder or covered family member.
According to the American Express website: «Global Assist can provide emergency translation services, prescription replacement assistance, referrals to physicians and lawyers, help with lost passports and assist with
urgent message relay if you need to reach someone back home.»