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Absa offers you basic cover and comprehensive travel insurance, with the widest possible range of cover options - from a cancelled flight to a lost suitcase or a sudden illness.

 

 Apply for travel insurance online or call us today for more information on 0861 ABSA TI (2272 84)

 

You will automatically enjoy Travel Insurance when you purchase your international return travel tickets with your Absa credit card. This means that you have the security of up to 90 days of Automatic Basic Travel Insurance and International Medical Assistance available to you wherever you go in the world. If you require more comprehensive cover, you can choose from three additional Optional Top-up covers, which will offer you the greatest peace of mind.

 

Best of all, you can tailor your optional Top-up cover to your specific needs, with different levels of cover to choose from, depending on your budget. You can even top-up individual portions of your travel insurance, such as lost luggage and flight cancellation.

 

Automatic Basic Cover

Optional Top-Up Cover

Seniors Cover

For travellers up to the age of 75 years.

Three additional comprehensive options to choose from.

For travellers between the age of 75 and 85 years.

This travel insurance is automatically available to all Absa credit card holders up to the age of 75 years when you pay for your air tickets with your Absa credit card. Cover is valid for up to 90 days. Absa credit card holders can choose from various Top-up options to change the cover into a comprehensive travel insurance package; and tailor these to your specific needs. Travel insurance for senior travellers who can also take advantage of discounts for couples and friends travelling together; and they have the option of cover for up to 180 days.

Automatic Cover Benefit Schedule

Top-up and Seniors Cover Benefit Schedule

 

Types of Travel Insurance cover available to Absa credit card holders

 

 Apply for travel insurance online or call us today for more information on 0861 ABSA TI (2272 84)

 

Automatic Basic Cover

Optional Top-Up Cover

Seniors Cover

 Silver

Gold

Platinum

Option 1 Premium

Option 2 Standard

Option 3 Basic

 

Emergency Medical and Associated Expenses

R 150,000

R 1 million

R 1 million

R 19 million

R 14 million

R 4 million

R 5 million

Personal Accident

R 250,000

R 250,000

R 250,000

R 250,000

R 250,000

R 100,000

R 50,000

Trip cancellation or curtailment

Nil

Nil

Nil

R 25,000

R 15,000

R 5,000

R 15,000

Baggage Loss/Theft Cover

Nil

Nil

Nil

R 20,000

R 15,000

R 5,000

R 15,000

Legal Expenses

R 5,000

R 5,000

R 5,000

R 25,000

R 20,000

Nil

R 20,000

Hi-jack and Wrongful detention

R 7,500

R 7,500

R 7,500

R 20,000

R 15,000

Nil

R 15,000

Personal Money and loss of passport

Nil

Nil

Nil

R 5,000

R 2,500

R 1,000

R 2,500

 

Automatic Cover Benefit Schedule

 

Top-up and Seniors Cover Benefit Schedule

 

Benefits you get with Absa Travel Insurance

  • Emergency Medical and Associated Expenses cover - our emergency medical assistance provider, Europ Assistance, ensures that the right medical advisers are consulted; appropriate medical treatment is provided; and any necessary, approved medical fees are covered should you fall ill or have an accident abroad. Additionally, should you or a stranded companion need to return to South Africa as a result of a medical claim, we will arrange for your repatriation.
  • Personal Accident cover - you receive automatic financial protection against disability and death - protecting yourself and those who depend on you against the worst
  • Absa Travel Assistant - a helpline service available 24 hours a day, which will ensure your travel problems are dealt with as easily and conveniently as possible - including obtaining information about visas and inoculations; emergency medical evaluation and repatriation; return of mortal remains; transmission of urgent messages and legal assistance.
  • Personal Liability - protecting you against the cost of damage to a third party or property.
  • Complete baggage and personal belongings protection - we cover you for the loss, theft or accidental damage to your personal belongings or baggage; and the loss of theft of your personal money and documents.
  • Legal Expense - cover should you need to seek legal counsel.
  • Logistical peace of mind - we cover the reasonable additional expenses you incur from delays, or if you have to cancel or curtail your trip due to specific reasons, such as missed connections or a tragedy.

More Travel Insurance Top-up choices

 

Discounted cover for groups

Annual Multi-trip Option

Increased Limits

We offer discounted premiums for couples/friends, families (parents and up to 3 children), and groups traveling together (10-15 people with the same itinerary). Providing cover for an unlimited number of trips, undertaken during a 12 month period, provided each trip does not exceed 90 days. By paying an additional premium, you can increase the limit on key travel insurance benefits, such as pre-existing medical conditions, trip cancellations and baggage delays.

 

Absa Travel Insurance rates

 

 Apply for travel insurance online or call us today for more information on 0861 ABSA TI (2272 84)

 

1-90 Days

91-180 days

Frequent Traveler

Option 1: Premium

Individual

R 801

R 1,978

R 1,665

 

Couple

R 1,422

R 3,530

R 2,976

 

Family (per family member)

R 687

R 1,685

R 1,405

 

Group (per group member)

R 638

R 1,595

R 1,310

Option 2: Standard

Individual

R 589

R 1,455

R 1,226

 

Couple

R 1,046

R 2,600

R 2,176

 

Family (per family member)

R 505

R 1,227

R 1,030

 

Group (per group member)

R 475

R 1,185

R 965

Option 3: Basic

Individual

R 260

R 638

R 540

 

Couple

R 458

R 1,128

R 948

 

Family (per family member)

R 230

R 555

R 440

 

Group (per group member)

R 213

R 532

R 409

Seniors

Individual

R 1,178

R 2,925

R 2,452

 

Couple (per group member)

R 2,224

R 5,544

R 4,660

 

Family (per family member)

R 1,063

R 2,632

R 2,190

 

Notes:

 

Option 1, 2 & 3

Individual - Premiums quoted are per person.

Couple - Premiums quoted are for two people travelling together on an identical travel itinerary.

Family/Friends - Premiums quoted are per person; 3 to 9 people travelling on an identical travel itinerary will qualify for this rate.

Group - Premiums quoted are per person. Groups are defined as 10 to 15 individuals travelling together on an identical itinerary. At least one person in the group must have purchased their travel ticket on their Absa credit card.

 

Seniors

Individual - Premiums are per person travelling.

Couple - Premiums quoted are for two people travelling together on an identical travel itinerary.

Family/Friends - Premiums quoted are per person for up to 4 people travelling on an identical travel itinerary.

 

In an emergency:


You must contact the Emergency Assistance helpline on + 27 (0) 11 991 9521. This helpline is operated by Europ Assistance and is available to you 24 hours a day. Reverse charge calls are allowed.


Required information

  • The travel insurance policy number (if Optional Top-up Cover has been purchased) or the credit card number used to purchase the airline tickets.
  • Your current location.
  • The contact telephone number where you can be reached.

All non-medical claims can be submitted in writing to:


Europ Assistance
Private Bag X20
Weltevreden Park
1715

 

For any assistance contact our call centre on 0861 ABSA TI (2272 84) or Email us on:  absaman@dnanet.co.za 

 

Your travel insurance is underwritten by Absa Insurance Company Limited, and the assistance and emergency services are provided by Europ Assistance.

 

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