This summary of your account benefits and privileges can help you make the best possible use of the BankAmericard PrivilegesTM program.
Convenience and Financial Power
- Toll-free priority service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Emergency cash up to your available credit line
- Emergency card replacement
- ATM Access (Cirrus Network) at 160,000 locations
- Cash advance checks and balance transfers
- Credit Line increase decisions
- Year-end summary of charges (available upon request and fees may apply)
- Absolute Fraud Protection
Emergency Cash
If you are stranded anywhere in the world without cash or credit cards, call toll-free for emergency assistance. Emergency cash up to your available credit line will be wired to a Western Union office within the United States or to a participating bank if you are outside the U.S. Funds will be charged directly to your account as a cash advance and transaction fees may apply. Refer to your Credit Card Agreement for additional details.
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Emergency Card Replacement
If your credit card is lost or stolen while you are traveling, call toll-free at 1.877.500.1008 to report the loss or theft. Upon request, an emergency replacement card will be forwarded to you.
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ATM Access (Cirrus Network)
The Cirrus Network is an electronic banking network that links automated teller machines and allows you to get cash as you travel, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Cirrus ATMs are available in more than 160,000 locations, including most major airports. To use the Cirrus Network, just insert your card in a machine displaying the Cirrus symbol, enter your personal identification number (PIN), and follow the machine's instructions. Cirrus machines can be located by calling toll-free 1.800.4CIRRUS (1.800.424.7787).
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Cash Advance Checks
You may write cash advance checks to access cash from your credit line. They look like personal checks and may be used any time a check is appropriate or for any bona fide purpose. The check will be charged to your account as a cash advance and transaction fees may apply. Refer to your Credit Card Agreement for additional details.
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Credit Line Increase Decisions
When you request an increase for your credit line via telephone, we will respond immediately. Just call us toll-free at 1.877.500.1008 to request the flexibility of a higher line of credit.
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Balance Transfer
It's easy to pay off other credit card accounts. Just call us toll-free at 1.888.800.6549. Tell us which accounts you want to pay and we'll transfer the balances to your BankAmericard Privileges account, subject to credit availability. Transaction fees may apply. Refer to your Credit Card Agreement for additional details.
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Year-End Summary of Charges
To help you with financial planning and tax reporting, you may request a Year-End Summary of Charges which includes an itemized record of billing of the previous year. Customers use this summary to assist with budgeting expenses for the upcoming year, preparing for taxes, sorting business related expenses, or tracking seasonal spending. This service is available upon request and fees may apply.
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Enhanced Fraud Protection
Sophisticated tracking systems automatically detect any unusual activity on your account. We will contact you if we detect anything suspicious.
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Fraudulent Charge Protection
You are 100% covered against unauthorized use of your BankAmericard Privileges account. Simply contact us immediately at 1.877.500.1008 if your card is ever lost or stolen.
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