Travel Insurance for Stolen or Lost Credit Cards
When your cards get stolen or lost and you need a replacement.
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Your money is your lifeline when you’re traveling. So when your credit card is stolen it’s not just inconvenient… it’s seriously upsetting and potentially devastating to your travel plans.
Getting a replacement card back fast is super important. That’s why as long as you were looking after your credit cards and didn’t just forget them at the restaurant, World Nomads will do all we can to help you get your replacement cards fast.
How does travel insurance cover stolen credit cards?
Credit Card Travel insurance can help with the costs of replacing your credit card. This may include:
- The cost of replacing your credit card
- Necessary transportation charges to get to and from any authorities to report the stolen card or collect a replacement card
- Any applicable fees
What’s not covered by travel insurance for credit cards?
We won’t cover any fraudulent purchases made on your credit card. We recommend you always keep the contact numbers of your financial institution handy so you can call them to cancel the card and prevent any fraudulent activity on it should your cards be stolen. We also won’t cover:
- If your card gets skimmed
- If your card gets stolen without you having noticed it while occurring
- Costs related to the time involved in replacing your credit card
- Credit cards if left unsupervised such as if you left it behind somewhere, mislaid it or if you don’t take reasonable care to protect it
This is not a full list of what's not covered. Make sure you read your policy wording so that you know what exclusions apply.
What do I do if my credit card is stolen?
If you’re unsure of what to do when your credit card is stolen it’s a good idea to start with reporting it to your financial institution, the local authorities such as the police and if it was stolen when you were traveling on transport, then you should also report it to the relevant carrier.
You will need to make sure get a written report from the police authorities and if applicable, the common carrier, before you make a claim with us. Please, note that excess applicable and cover may vary according to the plan you have purchased.
Gang theft.
On October 8, 2013, I was trying to go back home by taxi. But I had to change taxi and walk for 30meter to get next taxi. It was little dark 7pm. At the time, I was sorrounded by 3 or 4 men. A man choked me and another guy tore off my small bag, and they ran away. There were a camera, passport, watch, wallet with 300 rand and credit card, cellphone, USB Internet modem and so on. I explained to taxi driver and he helped me to bring home without pay. And my house owner helped me to go to police station and explained everything.
Claim Paid: USD $780
Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you
Trip Protection
Protect your hard earned vacation from unexpected cancellation before you leave home.
- Explorer Plan: USD $10,000
- Standard Plan: USD $5,000
Trip Protection
- Unexpectedly hospitalised?
- Travel buddy deceased?
- Close relative suddenly dies?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Overseas Medical Insurance
Take the pain out of medical costs while traveling overseas.
- Explorer Plan: Unlimited, up to 12 months
- Standard Plan: USD $5,000,000
Emergency Medical Insurance
- Need drugs?
- Accidentally injured?
- Suddenly sick?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Transportation
We'll get you to hospital quickly.
- Explorer Plan: USD $500,000
- Standard Plan: USD $500,000
Evacuation and Repatriation
- Banged up abroad?
- Need a hospital urgently?
- Medivac home?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
Cover your stolen or damaged gear and tech.
- Explorer Plan: USD $3,500
- Standard Plan: USD $2,500
Protect your gear
- Luggage lost?
- Passport pilfered?
- Tech trashed?
Help starts here.
- Overseas Medical & Dental Expenses
- 24 hour Emergency Assistance
- Emergency Medical Transport
- Repatriation & Travel Expenses
- Pre-Trip Cancellation
- Trip Interruption
- Resumption of Trip
- Travel Delay
- Missed connection (Explorer)
- Hijacking (Explorer)
- Baggage & Personal Items
- Passport & Travel Documents
- Personal Liability
- Rental vehicle insurance excess (Explorer)
- Personal accident (Explorer)
24/7 emergency assistance
Whether you need medical assistance or emergency evacuation, our teams are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.
Are you in need of emergency assistance right now?
Phone:+353 21 237 8008 or +353 21 237 8003 (calls are not toll free. You can claim your itemised call costs)
FAQ
Here are our most frequently asked questions about overseas medical insurance. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Helpdesk or you can ask our customer service team.
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Is there an excess if I need to claim for a stolen credit card?
Yes, there is an excess for stolen credit card claims. Check your policy to find out what's applicable.
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Can I get a cash advance until my new credit card arrives?
No, none of our insurers will organise a cash advance for you.
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Can you help me put a stop on my credit card?
You'll need to do this yourself or organise a family member to do it for you.
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Why won't you cover me if my card is skimmed?
Your bank should have security measure in place to help you with that.
Before your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.