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55 Travel & Rewards Cards • Verified 2026 Terms

Credit Card Travel Insurance & Purchase Protection Comparator

Skip the 40-page Guide to Benefits PDFs. Compare Primary vs. Secondary Rental Car CDW, 6-hour vs. 12-hour Trip Delay triggers, one-way & $5.60 award tax eligibility, Baggage Delay, $10,000 Purchase Protection, and Cell Phone Insurance side-by-side.

Head-to-Head Card Benefit Duel
Select any two cards to compare every fine-print insurance clause side-by-side
Popular Matchups:
Chase • Visa Infinite$550/yr fee
Capital One • Visa Infinite$395/yr fee
Fine-Print Verdict: Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Venture X

Both cards offer Primary Rental Car CDW up to $75,000 and 6-hour Trip Delay ($500/ticket) on one-way & award flights. However, Chase Sapphire Reserve wins on Ireland/Italy rental car coverage (0 excluded countries vs. 4 on Venture X), Higher Trip Cancellation ($10,000 vs. $2,000), and Emergency Medical Evacuation ($100,000 vs. $0), while Capital One Venture X wins by including $800 Cell Phone Protection ($50 deductible vs. $0 on CSR) at a lower $395 annual fee.

Coverage ClauseSapphire Reserve (CSR) ($550)Capital One Venture X ($395)
Rental Car CDW
PRIMARY
Up to $75,000 • 31 days max
PRIMARY
Up to $75,000 • 15 days max
Excluded Countries
Excludes: None (Covers Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand!)
★ Edge
Excludes: Israel, Jamaica, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland
Trip Delay Trigger
6 hours (or overnight)
Up to $500/ticket
6 hours (or overnight)
Up to $500/ticket
One-Way / Award Taxes
✓ One-Way OK + Partial/Award Taxes OK
✓ One-Way OK + Partial/Award Taxes OK
Trip Cancellation
$10,000/person • $20,000/trip
+ $100,000 Medical Evacuation
★ Edge
$2,000/person • $2,000/trip
Baggage Delay
6h trigger • $100/day × 5d ($500 max)
★ Edge
6h trigger • $100/day × 3d ($300 max)
Purchase Protection
$10,000/claim (120 days)+1yr Warranty
$10,000/claim (90 days)+1yr Warranty
Return Protection
✓ $500/item ($1,000/yr • 90d)
★ Edge
✓ $300/item ($1,000/yr • 90d)
Cell Phone Protection
Not Covered
✓ $800/claim ($50 deductible • 2x/yr)
★ Edge
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Credit CardRental Car CDWTrip Delay TriggerTrip CancellationPurchase ProtectionCell Phone ProtectionBaggage DelayGuide
Sapphire Reserve (CSR)
Chase • Visa Infinite • $550/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 1 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$100k Evac
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Sapphire Preferred (CSP)
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Excl. 1 countries
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite
Chase • Visa Infinite • $450/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Worldwide
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$100k Evac
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Ink Business Preferred
Chase • Visa • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
$1,000/claim
$100 deductible • 3x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Ink Business Cash
Chase • Visa • $0/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Ink Business Unlimited
Chase • Visa • $0/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
United Club Infinite
Chase • Visa Infinite • $525/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
United Quest
Chase • Visa Signature • $250/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
United Explorer
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
World of Hyatt Visa
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Marriott Boundless
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Freedom Flex (CFF)
Chase • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not Covered
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Freedom Unlimited (CFU)
Chase • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not Covered
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Platinum
American Express • American Express • $695/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$250k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Business Platinum
American Express • American Express • $695/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$250k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Gold
American Express • American Express • $325/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Green
American Express • American Express • $150/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
American Express • American Express • $650/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Hilton Aspire Amex
American Express • American Express • $550/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta SkyMiles Reserve
American Express • American Express • $650/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta SkyMiles Platinum
American Express • American Express • $350/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Blue Cash Preferred
American Express • American Express • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Blue Business Plus (BBP)
American Express • American Express • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Capital One Venture X
Capital One • Visa Infinite • $395/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Venture X Business
Capital One • World Elite Mastercard • $395/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Capital One Venture ($95)
Capital One • World Elite Mastercard • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not Covered
$1,500/person
$5,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Capital One Savor
Capital One • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Bilt Mastercard ($0 AF)
Bilt / Wells Fargo • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours
$1,800/ticket
One-way OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days
$800/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
WF Autograph Journey
Wells Fargo • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not Covered
$15,000/person
$15,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days
$1,000/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Wells Fargo Autograph ($0)
Wells Fargo • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot Covered
$600/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Wells Fargo Active Cash ($0)
Wells Fargo • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot Covered
$600/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
BoA Premium Rewards Elite
Bank of America • Visa Infinite • $550/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
+$100k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
BoA Premium Rewards ($95)
Bank of America • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
12 hours
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,500/person
$5,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
US Bank Altitude Reserve
U.S. Bank • Visa Infinite • $400/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
6 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
US Bank Altitude Connect ($0)
U.S. Bank • Visa Signature • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$2,000/person
$2,000 max/trip
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$600/claim
$25 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Citi Strata Premier
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Worldwide
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +2yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Citi AAdvantage Executive
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $595/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$75,000 max • Worldwide
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
90 days • +2yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Costco Anywhere Visa
Citi • Visa • $0/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
120 days
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Citi Double Cash ($0)
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Chase Aeroplan ($95)
Chase • World Elite Mastercard • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$60,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Southwest Priority ($149)
Chase • Visa Signature • $149/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
IHG One Rewards Premier
Chase • World Elite Mastercard • $99/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$100/d × 5d ($500)
Full Sheet →
British Airways Visa ($95)
Chase • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$500/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Amex Business Gold ($375)
American Express • American Express • $375/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Hilton Surpass Amex ($150)
American Express • American Express • $150/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta SkyMiles Gold ($150)
American Express • American Express • $150/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Alaska Airlines Visa ($95)
Bank of America • Visa Signature • $95/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
United Business ($99)
Chase • Visa • $99/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$1,500/person
$6,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
World of Hyatt Business ($199)
Chase • Visa • $199/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
12 hours (or overnight)
$500/ticket
One-way OK • Award taxes OK
$5,000/person
$10,000 max/trip
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Capital One Spark Miles ($95)
Capital One • Visa • $95/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Excl. 4 countries
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Amex Centurion (Black Card)
American Express • American Express • $5000/yr
PRIMARY
$75,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
6 hours
$500/ticket
Round-trip req.
$10,000/person
$20,000 max/trip
+$250k Evac
$10,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
6h delay
$500/d × 1d ($500)
Full Sheet →
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy ($250)
American Express • American Express • $250/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
Not CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Southwest Performance Business ($199)
Chase • Visa • $199/yr
PRIMARY
$50,000 max • Worldwide
Not CoveredNot Covered
$10,000/claim
120 days • +1yr warranty
Not Covered
6h delay
$100/d × 3d ($300)
Full Sheet →
Citi Custom Cash ($0)
Citi • World Elite Mastercard • $0/yr
Not CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredNot CoveredFull Sheet →
Delta Platinum Business ($350)
American Express • American Express • $350/yr
Secondary US / Primary Intl
$50,000 max • Excl. 3 countries
12 hours
$300/ticket
Round-trip req.
Not Covered
$1,000/claim
90 days • +1yr warranty
$800/claim
$50 deductible • 2x/yr
Not CoveredFull Sheet →
Credit Card Travel Insurance & Purchase Protection FAQ

Which credit cards offer Primary Rental Car CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) in the US?

Personal credit cards with built-in Primary Rental Car CDW in the United States include the Chase Sapphire Reserve ($75,000 cap, 31 days), Chase Sapphire Preferred ($60,000 cap, 31 days), Capital One Venture X ($75,000 cap, 15 days domestic), Bilt Mastercard ($50,000 cap, $0 annual fee), United Explorer / Quest / Club Infinite, Chase Aeroplan, U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve, and Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite. American Express cards offer Secondary coverage in the US by default (unless you enroll in paid Premium Car Rental Protection).

Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Capital One Venture X: Which has better rental car and travel insurance?

Both offer Primary Rental Car CDW up to $75,000 and 6-hour Trip Delay reimbursement ($500 per ticket) that covers one-way flights and $5.60 award flight taxes. However, Chase Sapphire Reserve covers rental cars worldwide with zero excluded countries (covering Ireland, Northern Ireland, Israel, and Jamaica, which Visa Infinite terms on Venture X exclude), offers $10,000 per-person Trip Cancellation (vs. $2,000 on Venture X), and includes $100,000 Emergency Medical Evacuation. Capital One Venture X wins on Cell Phone Protection ($800 per claim with a $50 deductible vs. $0 on Chase Sapphire Reserve).

Do Chase and Amex Trip Delay insurance cover one-way flights or award tickets where you only pay $5.60 taxes?

Chase and Capital One Visa Infinite/Signature cards cover one-way flights and only require charging a "portion" of the common carrier fare (such as $5.60 in September 11 Security Fees on an award ticket) to trigger 6-hour or 12-hour Trip Delay insurance. By contrast, American Express and Citi require a round-trip itinerary (or combination of one-way tickets forming a round-trip) paid 100% with the eligible card or its corresponding points program.

Which credit cards have the best Cell Phone Protection for cracked screens or theft?

Top cards with built-in Cell Phone Protection when you pay your monthly wireless bill with the card include the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey ($1,000/claim, $25 deductible), Chase Ink Business Preferred ($1,000/claim, $100 deductible, up to 3 claims/yr), Bilt Mastercard ($800/claim, $25 deductible, $0 annual fee), Capital One Venture X ($800/claim, $50 deductible), American Express Platinum ($800/claim, $50 deductible), and Chase Freedom Flex ($800/claim, $50 deductible, $0 annual fee). Note that neither the Chase Sapphire Reserve nor Sapphire Preferred includes cell phone insurance.

Which credit cards offer $10,000 per-claim Purchase Protection and Return Protection?

Cards with a $10,000 per-claim Purchase Protection cap include the Chase Sapphire Reserve (120 days), American Express Platinum & Amex Gold (90 days, including lost items in most states), Capital One Venture X (90 days), Citi Strata Premier (90 days + 2-year Extended Warranty), Bank of America Premium Rewards ($95 fee!), and Chase Ink Business Cash/Unlimited/Preferred. For Return Protection (reimbursing items a merchant refuses to take back within 90 days), top choices are Chase Sapphire Reserve ($500/item), Amex Platinum ($300/item), Amex Blue Cash Preferred ($300/item), and Capital One Venture X ($300/item).

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