Tips for American Express Cardmembers travelling to Mumbai, India
Tips for American Express Cardmembers travelling to Mumbai, India
Tips for American Express Cardmembers travelling to Mumbai, India
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<strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> is accepted across <strong>Mumbai</strong>, <strong>India</strong> and<br />
across all major industries. From the moment you land at the<br />
airport, you can use your Card <strong>to</strong> make the most of your visit<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>Mumbai</strong>.<br />
Your <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Card is welcome where the<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> logo is displayed:<br />
Whether you’re a frequent traveller or a first-time visi<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>Mumbai</strong>, you may wish <strong>to</strong> keep this in<strong>for</strong>mation sheet handy<br />
<strong>for</strong> quick reference.<br />
Helpful In<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>to</strong> Know:<br />
• Corporate Card Cus<strong>to</strong>mer Service/Lost Card:<br />
1-800-419-1222 (Tollfree)<br />
(0124) 280-1222 (Local Dial number)<br />
• Local <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Travel Service Office:<br />
1-715-343-7977<br />
• Government In<strong>for</strong>mation and<br />
Non-Emergency Services:<br />
100 (Police), 101 (Fire), 102 (Medical)<br />
• Direc<strong>to</strong>ry In<strong>for</strong>mation Services: 197<br />
• Emergency Services: 108<br />
Getting To and From the Airport:<br />
If you arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM),<br />
you can take a prepaid taxi <strong>to</strong> get <strong>to</strong> down<strong>to</strong>wn. For more<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation on transportation or about BOM please visit<br />
www.csia.in.<br />
© 2011 <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Company<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> ® Corporate Card<br />
<strong>Tips</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong><br />
<strong>Cardmembers</strong> <strong>travelling</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>Mumbai</strong>, <strong>India</strong><br />
Additional City In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />
Sites & Attractions: <strong>Mumbai</strong> has many great places <strong>to</strong> visit<br />
or entertain clients.<br />
• Nehru Science Centre and Park: The interactive<br />
science center contains over 50 different exhibits on<br />
science and technology with hands-on activities and a 3D<br />
Science Show. The scenic park houses more exhibits—<br />
focusing on a wide range of <strong>to</strong>pics from energy, sound,<br />
kinematics, transport and mechanics.<br />
• Bollywood (Film City): Bollywood is the world’s largest<br />
film industry. Take a guided <strong>to</strong>ur of Film City’s studios,<br />
sets and film parks <strong>to</strong> learn about the production of<br />
blockbuster films from shooting <strong>to</strong> editing and recording.<br />
• Wankhede Stadium: Located next door <strong>to</strong> Mahindra<br />
Hockey Stadium, this sports ground has a capacity <strong>to</strong><br />
hold 45,000 specta<strong>to</strong>rs and is the primary venue <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Mumbai</strong> Cricket Association matches.<br />
Sporting Events: As the home <strong>to</strong> multiple professional sports<br />
teams, <strong>Mumbai</strong> offers many opportunities <strong>to</strong> enjoy exceptional<br />
athletic events. You can purchase tickets at<br />
in.bookmyshow.com or at the ticket window. Professional<br />
sports teams include <strong>Mumbai</strong> Football Club, Maratha<br />
Warriors, <strong>Mumbai</strong> Cricket Team, <strong>Mumbai</strong> <strong>India</strong>ns and <strong>Mumbai</strong><br />
Champs.<br />
Tipping: It is cus<strong>to</strong>mary <strong>to</strong> tip <strong>for</strong> good service provided in<br />
<strong>Mumbai</strong>. Tipping is expected in the following circumstances:<br />
• Taxis: If the journey was com<strong>for</strong>table, round up fare <strong>to</strong><br />
the nearest whole INR (<strong>India</strong>n Rupee).<br />
• Restaurants: The usual tip is around 10% if no service<br />
charge has been added.<br />
• Hotels: For the porter that carries your luggage, 45 INR<br />
tip per bag is appropriate.
Transportation: You can use your <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Card <strong>to</strong> get around <strong>Mumbai</strong>.<br />
Taxis<br />
Few taxi companies in <strong>Mumbai</strong><br />
accept <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Cards.<br />
Let the company and your driver<br />
know if you wish <strong>to</strong> use your<br />
Card. See opposite <strong>for</strong> a list of<br />
taxi companies.<br />
Trains & Buses<br />
Trains and buses sometimes<br />
accept cards, including<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong>. To find<br />
out how <strong>to</strong> purchase tickets,<br />
please visit the vendor website<br />
<strong>for</strong> more in<strong>for</strong>mation. See<br />
opposite <strong>for</strong> a list of public<br />
transportation providers.<br />
Car Rental<br />
Car rental is recommended in<br />
<strong>Mumbai</strong>. Car rental companies<br />
often accept cards, including<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong>. At BOM car<br />
rental agencies are located in<br />
the main terminal. See<br />
opposite <strong>for</strong> a list of car rental<br />
companies.<br />
Fuel In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
Chain fuel stations in <strong>Mumbai</strong><br />
often accept cards, including<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong>. Let the<br />
station attendant know if you<br />
wish <strong>to</strong> use your Card. See<br />
opposite <strong>for</strong> a list of fuel station<br />
companies.<br />
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Merchant Name* Address Telephone<br />
Easy Cabs www.easycabs.com +91 22 4244 3112<br />
Meru Cabs www.merucabs.com +91 22 4052 0000<br />
Mega Cabs www.megacabs.com +91 22 4242 4242<br />
*Please confirm credit card acceptance be<strong>for</strong>e getting in a taxi.<br />
Merchant Name* Website Telephone<br />
<strong>India</strong>n Railways www.irctc.com +91 11 2334 5800<br />
Merchant Name* Website Telephone<br />
Carzonrent www.carzonrent.com +91 22 2921 0228<br />
Avis Rent a Car www.avis.com 1800 103 2847<br />
Europcar www.europcar.com +91 22 2851 3033<br />
*You may be able <strong>to</strong> pay <strong>for</strong> car rental(s) online via the merchant website and at merchant kiosks within the airport.<br />
Merchant Name*<br />
Marol Au<strong>to</strong> Service Vashi Fuel Center Car Care Center Au<strong>to</strong> Care Center<br />
Western Petroleum<br />
Mastakar Au<strong>to</strong> Service<br />
Station<br />
*Source: <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Global Corporate Payments, Global Marketing–Coverage, June 2011.<br />
R S Vatcha and Co Cadell Au<strong>to</strong> Service
Hotels<br />
Your <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Card is<br />
welcome at a variety of lodging<br />
options in <strong>Mumbai</strong>. Please let<br />
the merchant know in advance if<br />
you wish <strong>to</strong> pay with your Card.<br />
See opposite <strong>for</strong> a list of hotels.<br />
Restaurants<br />
Your <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Card is<br />
welcome at a variety of<br />
restaurants in <strong>Mumbai</strong>. Please<br />
let the merchant know in<br />
advance if you wish <strong>to</strong> pay with<br />
your Card. See opposite <strong>for</strong> a list<br />
of restaurants.<br />
Chain Restaurants<br />
Chain restaurants in <strong>Mumbai</strong><br />
often accept cards, including<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong>. See opposite<br />
<strong>for</strong> a list of chain restaurant<br />
companies.<br />
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Merchant Name* Address Telephone Website<br />
Grand Hyatt <strong>Mumbai</strong><br />
Off Western <strong>Express</strong> Highway, Santacruz<br />
(East), Mumbia, 400055<br />
+91 22 6676 1234 www.hyatt.com<br />
ITC Maratha Sahar Airport Road, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400099 +91 22 2830 3030 www.itcwelcomgroup.in<br />
The Taj Palace Hotel Apollo Bunder, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400001 +91 22 6665 3366 www.tajhotels.com<br />
Four Seasons Hotel<br />
114 Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli, <strong>Mumbai</strong>,<br />
400018<br />
+91 22 2481 8000 www.fourseasons.com<br />
The Leela Kempinski Sahar Airport Road, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400099 1800 222 444 www.theleela.com<br />
The Oberoi Hotel Nariman Point, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400021 1800 11 2030 www.theoberoihotels.com<br />
Merchant Name* Address Telephone Cuisine Type<br />
Great Kabab Fac<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Sheesha Sky Lounge<br />
Raffles<br />
Golden Charriot<br />
Flavors<br />
Blue Frog Club<br />
Saffron Spice<br />
Koyla Ethnic Cuisine<br />
Merchant Name*<br />
Shop No.14, Hiranandani Business Park, Hiranandani<br />
Garden, Venture Building, Powai, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400076<br />
Pratap Terrace, 2nd Floor, Dalia Estate, Off new link<br />
Road, Andheri West, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400053<br />
Ground Floor, Trade Centre, Opp MTNL Exchange,<br />
Bandra Kurla Complex, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400051<br />
2nd Flr, The Hub Mall, Western <strong>Express</strong> Highway,<br />
Goregaon East, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400063<br />
Plot No.4, Sec<strong>to</strong>r 23, Opp Sanpada Railway Station,<br />
Navi <strong>Mumbai</strong>, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400706<br />
D/2 Mathuradas Mills Compound, NM Joshi Marg,<br />
Lower Parel, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400013<br />
101, Sentinel, Hiranandani Gardens, Adi<br />
Shankaracharya Marg, Powai,<strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400076<br />
Infinity Hotel Pvt Ltd., 4/23, Kamal Mansion, N.A.Azmi<br />
Road, Arther Bunder Road, Colaba, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400005<br />
+91 22 6758 7073 <strong>India</strong>n<br />
+91 22 2673 2345 <strong>India</strong>n<br />
+91 22 6774 9902 Multi-Cuisine<br />
+91 22 2686 6869 Continental<br />
+91 22 2783 1678 Continental<br />
+91 22 4033 2300 Multi-Cuisine<br />
+91 22 6699 0088 <strong>India</strong>n<br />
+91 22 6636 9999 <strong>India</strong>n<br />
KFC Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Bistro Grill N More TGI Friday’s<br />
Pizza Hut Ruby Tuesday Baskin Robin/Italics/Juice Zone<br />
*Source: <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Global Corporate Payments, Global Marketing–Coverage, June 2011.
Additional In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
At <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> we’re constantly working <strong>to</strong> meet your wider travel needs. Below is a list of additional merchants where your Card<br />
is welcome. Alternatively, you can visit: www.americanexpress.com <strong>for</strong> a more comprehensive list.<br />
Should you need any further in<strong>for</strong>mation about <strong>Mumbai</strong>, please visit the <strong>Mumbai</strong> website at: www.maharashtra.gov.in.<br />
Retail<br />
Your <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Card<br />
is welcome at a variety of retail<br />
merchants in <strong>Mumbai</strong>. Please<br />
let the merchant know in<br />
advance if you wish <strong>to</strong> pay with<br />
your Card. See opposite <strong>for</strong> a<br />
list of retail merchants.<br />
Pharmacy<br />
Your <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Card is<br />
welcome at a variety of<br />
pharmacies in <strong>Mumbai</strong>. Please<br />
let the merchant know in<br />
advance if you wish <strong>to</strong> pay with<br />
your Card. See opposite <strong>for</strong> a list<br />
of pharmacies.<br />
Entertainment<br />
Your <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Card is<br />
welcome at a variety of<br />
entertainment venues in<br />
<strong>Mumbai</strong>. Please let the<br />
establishment know in advance<br />
if you wish <strong>to</strong> pay with your<br />
Card. See opposite <strong>for</strong> a list of<br />
entertainment locations.<br />
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Merchant Name* Address Telephone<br />
Shopper's S<strong>to</strong>p Inorbit Mall, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400064 +91 22 6648 6648<br />
Hypercity Ivory Mall Next <strong>to</strong> Inorbit Malls, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400064 +91 22 4007 8400<br />
Lifestyle R City Mall, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400086 +91 22 4244 0200<br />
Merchant Name* Address Telephone<br />
Royal Medico PVT. Ltd.<br />
Shop Lobby 7, Hotel Hiten Tower, Nariman Point, <strong>Mumbai</strong>,<br />
400021<br />
+91 22 2281 3980<br />
Lilavati Hospital Chemist Shop A-791 Bandra Reclamation, Bandra West, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400050 +91 22 2642 1111<br />
Merchant Name* Address Telephone<br />
Big Cinema<br />
ATMs (Au<strong>to</strong>mated Teller Machines):<br />
Big Cinema Adlabs Films Ltd, Acropolis 6th Fl Military Rd<br />
Marol, Maroshi Andheri East, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400059<br />
+91 22 308 9404<br />
PVR Limited Dinamix Mall, next <strong>to</strong> Shopper S<strong>to</strong>p, Juhu, <strong>Mumbai</strong>, 400049 +91 99 6796 7367<br />
*Source: <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Global Corporate Payments, Global Marketing–Coverage, June 2011.<br />
ATMs are located all over <strong>Mumbai</strong> and you can use your <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Corporate Card <strong>to</strong> take out cash at any ATM displaying the<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> logo. You can find ATMs using the following link: amexnetwork.com/atmfinder.<br />
Please note: You can only withdraw cash at ATMs if your Corporate Card is enrolled in Corporate <strong>Express</strong> Cash (CEC).<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Selects ® Program:<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> Selects brings you a world of privileges with an exciting selection of year-round offers and savings. Wherever you<br />
find yourself, you’ll enjoy exceptional value and privileges in travel, entertainment, and dining. Use your Card now and discover an<br />
array of attractive opportunities in key destinations worldwide. For a list of participating merchants, please visit:<br />
amexnetwork.com/selects.<br />
Merchant in<strong>for</strong>mation provided in this Traveller Tip Sheet does not represent a comprehensive list of <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong>-accepting<br />
merchants and is subject <strong>to</strong> change. <strong>American</strong> <strong>Express</strong> is providing this in<strong>for</strong>mation "as-is" and explicitly disclaims any liability<br />
arising from any inaccuracies or incompleteness in such in<strong>for</strong>mation.
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