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Credit cards with complimentary travel insurance

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Joshua Sale
Joshua SaleGM, Research
Nina Rinella
Nina RinellaEditor-in-Chief
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Updated 01 Nov, 2025
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PromotedLatitude
Category: Low Rate
$69 after initial year
for 12 mths then 29.99%. Fee of 3% applies
  • $0 p.a card fee (usually $69) for your 1st year when approved by 12 Jan 2026 & make a purchase in 90 days. New customers only. T&C's apply. Excludes any other offers

Australian Credit Licence 392145

PromotedWestpac
Category: Balance Transfer
for 20 mths then 21.99%. Fee of 3% applies
  • Save with a 0% p.a. interest rate on balance transfers for 20 months (with a 3% balance transfer fee). Plus, a low 13.74% p.a. purchase interest rate.

Australian Credit Licence 233714

PromotedKogan Money
Category: Low Fee
Fee of 1% applies
  • 0% p.a. for 10 months on balance transfers (1% fee)
  • Award winning no annual fee rewards credit card
  • Complimentary FIRST membership valued at $129/year

Australian Credit Licence 230686

PromotedBankwest
Category: Balance Transfer
for 6 mths then 19.99%. Fee of 1% applies
  • Earn up to 130,000 bonus More Rewards points.
  • 2 points per dollar on eligible purchases.
  • Ltd time, other fees, T&Cs apply.

Australian Credit Licence 234945

Latitude
Category: International Spending
$96 after initial year
for 12 mths then 29.99%. Fee of 3% applies

Australian Credit Licence 392145

American Express
Category: Rewards
Membership Rewards Points

Australian Credit Licence 291313

American Express
Category: Frequent Flyer
Qantas Points

Australian Credit Licence 291313

Kogan Money
Category: Low Fee
Fee of 1% applies

Australian Credit Licence 230686

ANZ
Category: Low Fee

Australian Credit Licence 234527

Westpac
Category: Balance Transfer
for 20 mths then 21.99%. Fee of 3% applies

Australian Credit Licence 233714

Westpac
Category: Low Rate
Fee of 2% applies

Australian Credit Licence 233714

Latitude
Category: Low Rate
$69 after initial year
for 12 mths then 29.99%. Fee of 3% applies

Australian Credit Licence 392145

Latitude
Category: Low Rate
for 12 mths then 29.99%. Fee of 3% applies

Australian Credit Licence 392145

Latitude
Category: International Spending
for 12 mths then 29.99%. Fee of 3% applies

Australian Credit Licence 392145

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What is credit card travel insurance?

Complimentary credit card travel insurance is a popular feature of some premium credit cards. It can provide cover for the cardholder when they are travelling domestically and/or internationally.

Complimentary travel insurance is not necessarily ‘free’. Credit card providers will usually charge an annual card fee to cover the cost. However, it could still be a cost-effective alternative to a standalone travel insurance policy.

It’s important to check what your credit card travel insurance covers and what you have to do to activate your policy before you travel. For example, you may need to pay for your flights or other travel expenses with your credit card to be eligible for cover.

What is covered by complimentary credit card travel insurance?

Coverage will depend on the credit card travel insurance policy. It could include cover for:

  • Overseas medical expenses.
  • Lost, damaged or stolen property.
  • Cancelled or delayed flights.
  • Accidental death.
  • Legal liability (e.g. if you cause an accident during your trip and are required to pay compensation to other people).

What you are covered for, who’s covered, and the limits that apply, will depend on your policy, so it’s important to read your policy documents. Exclusions can also apply and policies may only cover trips of a certain length. There may also be an excess amount payable if you need to make a claim.

Read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) for the insurance policy to understand what’s included and whether it’s suitable for your situation.

Complimentary credit card travel insurance may only be available to customers who have more premium credit cards, such as rewards or frequent flyer cards. Other credit cards may still include complimentary travel insurance, but for a more basic level of cover or a lower amount.

What types of credit card travel insurance are there?

Depending on the credit card you choose, some or all of the following types of insurance may be included.

Overseas travel insurance

This may cover the policyholder for a range of risks related to travelling overseas, such as:

  • Costs incurred from cancellation or delay.
  • Medical expenses
  • Lost baggage and replacement of travel documents.
  • Funeral, cremation or body repatriation costs. 

The policyholder may also have the option of adding additional cover to their policy for specific risks (e.g. skiing or cruise cover), which could come with additional fees. 

Domestic travel insurance or interstate flight inconvenience

This may cover the policyholder for some of the risks associated with interstate travel in Australia. Depending on the policy, covered risks may include:

  • Delay or cancellation costs.
  • Loss or damage to personal belongings
  • Funeral expenses

Transit accident insurance

This kind of policy may cover accidental injury or death that occurs while the policyholder is boarding or travelling as a paying passenger on a plane, bus, train, ferry or eligible form of transport.

Car rental excess cover

Some policies may cover the policyholder for the cost of any excess they may need to pay to a rental car hire company in the event of an accident involving the rented vehicle. This cover is sometimes included as a benefit under a broader travel insurance policy or can be added separately.

 

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Nina Rinella, Editor-in-Chief

Nina Rinella
As Canstar’s Editor-in-Chief, Nina heads up a team of talented journalists committed to helping empower consumers to take greater control of their finances. Nina has written countless articles about finance and has been interviewed on finance topics by media organisations including The Australian, Realestate.com.au, Domain, the Herald Sun and the Sydney Morning Herald. Previously Nina founded her own agency where she provided content and communications support to clients around Australia for 8 years. She also spent four years as the PR Manager for American Express Australia, and has worked at a Brisbane communications agency where she supported dozens of clients, including Sunsuper and Suncorp. When she’s not dreaming up ways to put a fresh spin on finance, she’s taking her own advice by trying to pay her house off as quickly as possible and raising two money-savvy kids. Nina has a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English Literature from the University of Queensland. She’s also an experienced presenter, and has hosted numerous events and YouTube series. You can follow Canstar on Facebook. Meet the Canstar Editorial Team. Have a media enquiry, and interested in featuring Nina as a financial expert and commentator? Contact Canstar’s Media Team today.

Joshua Sale, GM, Research

Joshua Sale
Joshua Sale is responsible for developing the methodology and delivering Canstar’s flagship Star Ratings, as part of Canstar’s Research Team. With tertiary qualifications in economics and finance, he enjoys helping Australians find more suitable financial products by transforming complex calculations into a consumer-friendly Star Rating that explains the values and benefits of different financial products. As one of Canstar’s company spokespeople, Joshua is confident participating in print, radio and broadcast journalism interviews. He has participated in interviews with the Australian Financial Review, news.com.au and Money Magazine, along with other leading media outlets, discussing topics such as home loan equity, banking incentive schemes, digital wallets and wider finance trends. You can follow Joshua on LinkedIn. Have a media enquiry, and interested in featuring Joshua as a financial expert and commentator? Contact Canstar’s Media Team today.

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