The question often arises: But what do Visa Premier or Gold Mastercard cards really cover…

The answer is often in the details, but we will try to summarize the essentials for you with some summary information.

The Guarantees included:

– reimbursement of the excess or actual damage,

– theft of the rental vehicle, subject to filing a complaint with the authorities,

– vandalism,

– immobilization costs generally covered,

– administration fees generally covered,

The main conditions/exclusions:

– having paid for the rental with the card,

– being registered as the first driver,

– 2 claims maximum per year,

– rental period less than 30 days or 60 days (depending on the card),

– renting from a professional rental company (yes…!),

– compliance with the conditions of use specified in the rental contract (use of the vehicle off-road…)

– the keys to the rented vehicle (even if you are dying to dive, remember to drop off the keys, it’s inevitable!)

You will find   our detailed article on the conditions here card insurance.