Many RBC travel credit cards (opens in new window) come with built-in travel insurance to protect you and your family while you’re away from home. Understanding what kind of coverage you have can help you travel with confidence.
Our travel insurance is there to support you if the unexpected happens. Find out what coverage your card has before you leave home. Disclaimer 1
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While every card is different, many of our travel credit cards include some of these popular forms of coverage. Disclaimer 2 Please refer to your credit card Certificate of Insurance for complete details regarding these coverages. Disclaimer 5
If you are leaving your province or travelling outside of Canada and need emergency medical help, your eligible expenses are covered for a certain number of days as specified on your Certificate of Insurance.
Sometimes the unexpected happens. If you have to cancel your trip before you leave due to a covered reason, reimbursement can be made to you for the eligible non-refundable and prepaid travel arrangements. Disclaimer 6
There may be coverage for reasonable expenses including meals and accommodation if you miss your connecting flight or your flight is delayed. Disclaimer 6
If you need to cut your trip short unexpectedly due to a covered reason, reimbursement can be made to you for the eligible unused portion of your pre-paid travel arrangements. Disclaimer 6 There is also coverage to help you get to your next destination. Disclaimer 6
There may be coverage for reasonable and necessary purchases if your checked baggage is lost or delayed. Disclaimer 6
If your personal property is damaged or stolen as a result of a break-in of your hotel, motel or cruise cabin, reimbursement can be made to you for the cost of its repair or replacement. Disclaimer 6
Covers you for loss and damage to a rental vehicle up to the actual cash value of the rental vehicle, provided that you executed the rental agreement and paid the entire cost with your credit card. Disclaimer 6
There may be coverage in the event of an accidental bodily injury resulting in a loss, including death, while travelling on a common carrier, for up to $500,000 CAD. Disclaimer 6
Each of our credit cards offer different insurances, so be sure to check your coverage (open in new window) before your leave.
Out of Province/Country Emergency Medical Insurance provides coverage for medical expenses related to COVID-19 and its variants, as long as there are no COVID-related travel advisories (such as to avoid all non-essential travel or all travel to that destination) issued by the Canadian government for your destination on the date you leave for your trip.
Do I have to pay for my travel arrangements on my RBC credit card to qualify for the Out of Province/Country Emergency Medical insurance?
No, you don’t have to pay for your travel arrangements with your RBC credit card to be eligible for Out of Province/Country Emergency Medical coverage. Coverage is included for the number of days specified in your Certificate of Insurance, and in effect as soon as you leave your province or territory of residence.
My travel arrangements cost more than the maximum insurance coverage included on my RBC credit card. Can I buy extra insurance?
Yes, When the cost of your travel arrangements exceeds the maximum coverage included with your RBC credit card, you can buy top-up travel insurance coverage to protect the remaining cost of the trip. You can buy top-up insurance online or by calling 1-866-292-5233 .
How do I add additional coverage if I want to extend my trip while I’m away?If you need to purchase additional coverage for your extended stay, please call the Enrollment Centre at 1-866-292-5233 before your insurance expires.
What happens if I can’t go on my trip because of COVID-19?If Covid-19 or its variants prevents you from travelling as planned, your credit card may provide trip cancellation or trip interruption if :
If you have to cancel or interrupt your trip for other reasons related to COVID-19 or its variants such as new travel advisories, your claim will not be covered.
Do I have to pay for my travel arrangements in full on my RBC credit card to qualify for trip cancellation/interruption coverage?
Yes. To qualify for trip cancellation/interruption coverage for any prepaid travel, accommodations and recreation arrangements must have been paid in full with your eligible RBC credit card and/or Avion points. Check your card’s coverage before you leave.
My trip is longer than the time period covered under my RBC credit card Out of Province/Country Emergency medical Insurance. How do I buy additional insurance?
Before you leave, you can buy top-up insurance online or by 1-866-292-5233 calling for the extra days that you’re travelling.
During your trip, call us at 1-866-292-5233 to buy additional coverage.
Get Medical or Emergency Assistance While Travelling
If you need help during your trip for a medical or other travel emergency, help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call: Toll Free: 1-800-533-2778 (Canada and U.S.)
Call: Collect: (905) 816-2581 (collect from anywhere)
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In a life-threatening medical emergency, get to a hospital immediately and have a family member or friend call Allianz Global Assistance on your behalf as soon as possible.
To submit a claim for travel insurance provided under your RBC credit card:
Call: 1-800-464-3211
Visit: the Allianz Claims Portal to submit a claim online
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For a full list of eligible RBC Royal Bank credit cards and their travel insurance coverage, please visit https://online.worldprotect.com/weblinkca/en/card-coverage/index.html (open in new window)
Coverages are underwritten by RBC Insurance Company of Canada except for Auto Rental Collision/Loss Damage Waiver Insurance, which is underwritten by Aviva General Insurance Company.
RBC Insurance Company of Canada has appointed AZGA Service Canada Inc. (operating as “Allianz Global Assistance”) as the provider of all travel insurance assistance and claims services.
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This is a summary only. All travel insurance is subject to terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions. Refer to the credit card Certificate of Insurance for complete coverage details.
In order to be eligible for all coverages except Out of Province/Country Emergency Medical insurance, trip must be paid in full with your credit card and/or with Avion Rewards points.
