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Visa Cartao Beneficios
Standard benefits
Table of Contents
Section A. Introduction
A.1. About this Guide ............................................................................................................ 03
A.2. Visa Infinite .................................................................................................................... 04
A.3. Definitions of the Benefits Described in this Guide....................................................... 04
A.4. General Provisions of the Program ................................................................................ 07
Section B. Insurance Offered
B.1. Travel Insurance - Accidental Death and Permanent Disability in Authorized Public
Transportation ........................................................................................................................ 09
B.2. Personal Accident Insurance - Accidental Death and Permanent Total or Partial
Disability due to Accident (Travel Insured) ........................................................................... 13
B.3. Car Rental Insurance ...................................................................................................... 17
B.4. Baggage Delay Insurance ............................................................................................... 24
B.5. Baggage Loss Insurance ................................................................................................. 28
B.6. Trip Delay Insurance ...................................................................................................... 32
B.7. Trip Cancellation Insurance............................................................................................ 34
B.8. Extended Warranty ....................................................................................................... 38
B.9. Purchase Protection ....................................................................................................... 42
B.10. Price Protection ............................................................................................................ 47
Section C. Other Benefits
C.1. Compensation for Medical Emergencies ..................................................................... 54
C.2. Travel Assistance Services ........................................................................................... 66
C.3. Emergency Services ...................................................................................................... 67
C.4. Visa Concierge ............................................................................................................... 68
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Section A. Introduction
A.1 About this Guide
This document is intended to be used as a guide for quick reference on the standard benefits
offered to the Visa Infinite Cardholders and their beneficiaries, as defined below.
Here, the cardholder will find information on emergency services, travel assistance, as well as
our diverse portfolio of insurance and coverage offered to protect purchases and Visa Infinite
cardholders, including travel accident insurance, baggage delay or loss insurance, purchase
protection, among others.
The full version of the insurance policy (SUSEP Process No. 08737100109690000043),
executed between Visa International Service Association (Visa) and Chartis Latin America,
I.I. (SUSEP codes No. 005.00160/00 International Travel, 005-00204/00 In-Country
Travel, 15414.002921/2009-69 Purchase Protection, 15414.002823/2009-21 Extended
Warranty, 15414.001459/2009-82 Civil Responsibility, 20- 000391/2012 Special
Condition: Auto Rental) is operated in Brazil by Chartis Seguros Brasil S/A, CNPJ/MF No
33.040.981/0001-50 (hereinafter referred simply as Chartis). Visa acts as merely the
policyholder in the insurance agreement and
acts before Chartis on behalf of the insureds,
having no obligation to make any payments in
their favor. The registration of the insurance
policy referred to in this guide with SUSEP
does not imply, by the local authority,
inducement or recommendation to its
commercialization.
The benefits referred to in Section C hereof, namely, Compensation for Medical Emergencies,
Travel Assistance, and Visa Concierge are offered to the Visa Infinite cardholders and their
beneficiaries by AXA Assistance USA, Inc. (AXA). The compensation for medical
emergencies provided in Section C will be offered during an eligible trip as defined in Section
C. Other benefits offered in Section C have worldwide coverage and those benefits stem from
a relationship of services rendered which exists between Visa and AXA. Visa is merely taker
of the services of AXA and acts before it on behalf of the beneficiaries, with no obligation to
making any payments in their favor.
Enjoy reading and refer to this guide whenever you have any doubts about the benefits offered
by your Visa Infinite Card. Below you will find some information about this product.
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operates
MEANS
OF
AIRLINE COMPANY: company listed in the Official Airline Guide (OAG) or in the ABC
World Airways guide and that has a license, certificate or similar authorization for the regular
air transportation issued by the competente authorities of the country in which the aircraft is
registered and, in accordance with such authorization, maintains and publishes flight
schedules and service fees to passengers for flights between airports at regular and specific
schedules.
EQUIPMENT FAILURE: any sudden and
unforeseen damage to the equipment of a
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY that causes a
delay or interruption of the scheduled COVERED
TRIP.
CLAIM FORM: document to be supplied by
CUSTOMER SERVICE, upon notification of an
incident or request for benefit, which must be filled
out and returned together with the required
documents within the deadlines for each of the
benefits presented.
MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION: any means of
transport operated by a TRANSPORTATION COMPANY under a valid license for paid
transportation of passengers, including:
LAND AND SEA: all those included in this definition, WITH THE
EXCLUSION OF (i) rental vehicles, except those that have been rented by a
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY for paid transportation of passengers; (ii)
taxis, (iii) car rental companies transfers, hotels or parking outside the
boundaries of the airport;
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CARDHOLDER: individual who holds an active and valid Visa Infinite Card, issued in its
name in Brazil, as holder or additional holder.
full amount of the tickets were paid with a valid Visa Infinite Card; or
the tickets were purchased by redeeming points from a loyalty program,
provided that the boarding fee and possible taxes due have been paid with a Visa
Infinite Card; or
if no boarding fee or taxes are levied, just the tickets purchased through
redemption of points obtained upon utilization of the Visa Infinite Card.
ATTENCTION
BENEFITS PROVIDED TO VISA INFINITE CARD IN THIS GUIDE REFER TO VISA
INFINITE CREDIT FUNCTION. FROM JULY 01st, 2014 THE BENEFITS ARE ALSO
VALID FOR PURCHASES IN VISA INFINITE DEBIT FUNCTION FOR CARDS THAT
HAVE IN THEIR PLASTICS CREDIT AND DEBIT FUNCTIONS (KNOWN AS COMBO
CARDS OR MULTIPLE CARDS).
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LOSS OF BENEFITS
The INSUREDS shall use their best efforts to avoid or reduce any loss or damage to the
insured property under this program.
INSUREDS/BENEFICIARIES will lose their right to the benefits and payment of any
compensation under the terms of this program if they make any claim they know to be false or
fraudulent in any respect.
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Basic benefits
INSUREDS will be automatically covered worldwide, up to the limit of this coverage, against
accidental bodily injuries that are the sole cause of death or DISMEMBERMENT during a
COVERED TRIP, while using a MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION operated by a
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, including boarding or disembarking, or the use of transfers.
The full fare must be charged to a Visa Infinite Card.
AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE 109 OF DECREE-LAW 2.063/40 AND ARTICLE 8 OF
SUSEPS RESOLUTION 302/2005, INSUREDS DO NOT INCLUDE ECONOMIC
DEPENDENTS WHO ARE FOURTEEN (14) YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER FOR PURPOSES
OF THE COMPENSATION FOR DEATH PROVIDED UNDER THIS INSURANCE.
CARDHOLDERS will also be entitled to such coverage when riding a means of transportation, such
as buses, provided that carrier is licensed to carry passengers to or from a commercial aircraft, if this
means of transport is included in the price of the airline ticket or if the airport provides said means of
transportation within its facilities.
This insurance is provided at no cost to CARDHOLDERS.
In the event the bodily injuries cause death or DISMEMBERMENT, the benefits will be paid as
described below:
Damage
Accidental death
Loss of both hands and/or both feet, sight of both eyes, speech and
hearing in both ears, one hand and one foot or even one hand or foot and
sight in one eye
Accidental loss of a hand or foot, sight in one of the eyes, speech or
hearing in both ears
Accidental loss of thumb and index finger on the same hand
Due Percentage of
the benefit
100%
100%
50%
25%
TO BE UNDERSTOOD AS:
Loss of Hand or Foot: depending on the case, loss of limbs beyond the wrist or below the
knee;
Loss of Sight: total and irreparable loss of vision;
Loss of Thumb and Index Finger: loss of limbs beyond the joints at the palm of a hand; and
Loss of Speech or Hearing: total and irreparable loss of speech or hearing in both ears.
Should the INSURED suffer multiple injuries as a result of a single accident, the CARDHOLDER
AND/OR BENEFICIARY/IES will receive the greatest individual benefit applicable. The benefit for
the death of the INSURED will be paid to the first surviving BENEFICIARY, as follows:
Spouse or, if none;
Children, in equal shares or, if none;
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This is a summary of the insurance policy. For more information on the insurance policy
agreement executed between Visa and the INSURANCE COMPANY, including the
definitions and exclusions applicable to this benefit and procedure for submitting a
claim, please see the Introduction section of this guide.
This insurance is effective from July 1, 1997, from the date on which the issuer of your card
contracted this coverage or from the date on
which your card was issued, whichever occurred
last, and will terminate on the expiration date of
the policy or on the date on which you cease to be
a HOLDER of this CARD, whichever comes first.
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Benefit
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Amount of benefit
US$ 1,500,000
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INSUREDS will be automatically covered up to the value of benefit against accidental bodily
injuries that are the sole cause of death or DISMEMBERMENT arising from an accident that
occurs during a INSURED JOURNEY. The full fare must be charged to a Visa Infinite Card.
AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE 109 OF DECREE-LAW 2.063/40 AND ARTICLE 8 OF
SUSEPS RESOLUTION 302/2005, INSUREDS- DO NOT INCLUDE ECONOMIC
DEPENDENTS WHO ARE FOURTEEN (14) YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER FOR PURPOSES
OF THE COMPENSATION FOR DEATH PROVIDED UNDER THIS INSURANCE.
Coverage begins when the INSURED disembarks from the MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION at the
INSURED JOURNEYs destination, and expires as soon as the -INSURED boards a MEANS OF
TRANSPORTATION bound for the final destination, as designated in the ticket.
THIS INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER ACCIDENTS THAT OCCUR DURING TRAVEL TO
AND FROM AN INSURED JOURNEY WHILE IN, ON, OR ALIGHTING FROM the MEANS OF
TRANSPORTATION. This coverage is meant to complement and not duplicate the coverage provided
by the Travel Accident Insurance on your Visa Infinite Card.
Damage
Accidental death
Loss of both hands and/or both feet, sight of both eyes, speech and
hearing in both ears, one hand and one foot or even a hand or foot and
sight in one eye
Accidental loss of a hand or foot, sight in one eye, speech or hearing in
Due Percentage of
the benefit
100%
100%
50%
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both ears
Accidental loss of thumb and index finger on the same hand
25%
TO BE UNDERSTOOD AS:
Loss of Hand or Foot, depending on the case: loss of limbs beyond the wrist or below the
knee;
Loss of Sight: total and irreparable loss of vision;
Loss of Thumb and Index Finger: loss of limbs beyond the joints at the palm of a hand; and
Loss of Speech or Hearing: total and irreparable loss of speech or hearing in both ears.
In the event of injuries resulting from the fact that the -INSURED has inevitably been exposed to the
accident, the benefits will be paid as if they resulted from the injury. The injury must occur within 365
days following the accident.
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This is a summary of the insurance policy. For more information on the insurance policy
agreement executed between Visa and the INSURANCE COMPANY, including the
definitions and exclusions applicable to this benefit and procedure for submitting a
claim, please see the Introduction section of this guide.
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Amount Insured
US$ 75,000
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Basic benefits
CARDHOLDERS can get Car Rental Insurance, at no additional cost, every time they rent a car using
their Visa Infinite Card.
The CARDHOLDER must decline the Collision Damage Waiver / Loss Damage Waiver
(CDW/LDW) insurance or similar coverage offered by the car rental company.
Basic requirements
To be entitled to this insurance coverage, the CARDHOLDER must:
Use the CARDHOLDERs Visa Infinite Card to book and pay the full cost of the car rental.
All authorized drivers specifically mentioned in the car rental agreement are also covered.
No one other than the CARDHOLDER or authorized drivers, as provided above, will have the right to
any coverage, including the right to reimbursement or to submitting any insurance claims and/or
damages under or arising from this coverage.
Should the CARDHOLDER be unable to decline the car rental companys coverage, this coverage
will be secondary to the coverage offered by the car
rental company and the CARDHOLDER will have to pay
any expenses that exceed the amounts of coverage offered
by the car rental company and the damages for which the
CARDHOLDER may be possibly held liable.
Coverage
The Car Rental Insurance covers up to the market value of
the vehicle or the cost of repairs or replacement of the
rented vehicle, provided that such vehicle is in the
possession of the CARDHOLDER or authorized driver,
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BY
POLLUTION
OR
CONTAMINATION
OF
THE
This is a summary of the insurance policy. For more information on the insurance policy
agreement executed between Visa and the INSURANCE COMPANY, including the
definitions and exclusions applicable to this benefit and procedure for submitting a
claim, please see the Introduction section of this guide.
What happens if the car rental company insists that the CARDHOLDER
buy its insurance?
The CARDHOLDER should ask the car rental companys representative to call theCUSTOMER
SERVICE using the toll free number assigned to the country, or make a collect call from any country
of the world. The CUSTOMER SERVICE will provide a confirmation of the coverage or a coverage
certification.
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MOPEDS,
4x4 JEEPS ARE COVERED, PROVIDED THAT THEY ARE BEING DRIVEN ON ROADS
MAINTAINED BY THE GOVERNMENT.
MINIVANS TYPE VEHICLES THAT ARE USED TO CARRY MORE THAN 10
PASSENGERS (INCLUDING DRIVER).
MINIVANS TYPE VEHICLE NOT DESIGNED TO
TRANSPORT PASSENGERS.
Should the CARDHOLDER have any questions regarding a
specific vehicle, he/she should contact the CUSTOMER
SERVICE.
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The car rental company might require that the CARDHOLDER pay for the damages with his/her Visa
card. Should this occur, the INSURANCE COMPANY will reimburse the CARDHOLDER directly
for the amount, after the claim has been processed.
What does the CARDHOLDER need from the car rental company in order
to submit a CLAIM FORM?
Upon the occurrence of an accident or return of the rented car on which a claim is being made, the
CARDHOLDER must request the following documents from the car rental company:
A copy of the accident report and a request form indicating the costs for which the
CARDHOLDER is responsible;
A copy of the car rental agreement;
A copy of the repair estimate and final repair invoice;
If available, two photographs of the vehicle showing the damages;
For claims including loss of use charges by the car rental company, a copy of the daily
utilization record for the loss period, if available;
A copy of the police report or accident report (if any).
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The claim will remain open during a period of 12 months following the date of loss. During that
period, the CARDHOLDER must support the claim with all of the required documents. No payment
will be made until our CUSTOMER SERVICE has received all the necessary documentation at its
offices.
Cardholders card
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Area of Coverage
Worldwide**
** Coverage includes cardholders country of card issuance, only if allowed by local regulations.
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The INSUREDS will be automatically covered, up to a maximum of US$500 each, for reasonable
unavoidable expenses incurred for the emergency replacement of essential items during a COVERED
TRIP if, during said COVERED TRIP, the TRANSPORTATION COMPANY delays delivery of
their baggage, misdirects it or temporarily loses it for over six (06) hours, or if baggage delivery is
delayed as a result of TRANSPORTATION COMPANYs financial collapse. The full fare must be
charged to a Visa Infinite Card.
All claims must be submitted to the TRANSPORTATION COMPANY.
Conditions
ALL CLAIMS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY
WRITTEN
PROOF
FROM
THE
TRANSPORTATION
COMPANY
STATING THAT BAGGAGE DELIVERY
WAS DELAYED, PLUS ORIGINAL
RECEIPTS
FOR
THE
ESSENTIAL
REPLACEMENT ITEMS PURCHASED AS
A RESULT OF THE LUGGAGE BEING
DELAYED.
THE BAGGAGE MUST BE DELAYED
FOR OVER SIX (06) HOURS DURING a COVERED TRIP;
CONFISCATION OR SEIZURE OF BAGGAGE BY CUSTOMS OR OTHER
GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY WILL NOT BE GROUNDS FOR A BAGGAGE DELAY
CLAIM.
THIS INSURANCE WILL ONLY CONSIDER CLAIMS FOR CLOTHING ITEMS OR
ESSENTIAL ITEMS ACQUIRED AS A RESULT OF A BAGGAGE DELAY THAT ARE
ACQUIRED WITHIN FOUR (04) DAYS OF INSUREDS ARRIVAL AT THE
DESTINATION;
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Exclusions
No expenses or claims will be covered in the event that:
AN ALTERNATIVE AND SIMILAR MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION IS OFFERED
WITHIN SIX (06) HOURS OF THE SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIME OF THE
BOOKED FLIGHT OR WITHIN SIX (06) HOURS OF THE ACTUAL ARRIVAL OF THE
FLIGHT (IN CASE OF A CONNECTING FLIGHT), OR
IF THE CARDHOLDER FAILS TO CHECK-IN ACCORDING TO HIS/HER SCHEDULED
ITINERARY, EXCEPT IN THE EVENT OF A STRIKE, INTENTIONAL WORK DELAY
DUE TO LABOR DISPUTES OR SIMILAR, OR
IF THE DELAY IS DUE TO AN INDUSTRIAL STRIKE, INTENTIONAL WORK DELAY
DUE TO LABOR DISPUTES, MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION OR
MALFUNCTION OF THE AIRCRAFT OR VESSEL ON WHICH THE INSURED WAS
SCHEDULED TO TRAVEL, WHICH EXISTED OR FOR WHICH ADVANCE NOTICE
WAS GIVEN ON THE START DATE OR PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THE
COVERED TRIP, OR
IF THE DELAY IS DUE TO TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SUSPENSION OF THE
SERVICE OF AN AIRCRAFT OR TRANSPORTATION COMPANY BY ORDER OR
RECOMMENDATION OF ANY PORT AUTHORITY OR THE CIVIL AVIATION
AUTHORITY OR SIMILAR AUTHORITY OF ANY COUNTRY, FOR WHICH THE
CARDHOLDER WAS GIVEN ADVANCE NOTICE ON THE START DATE OR PRIOR
TO THE START DATE OF THE COVERED TRIP, INCLUSIVE, OR
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This is a summary of the insurance policy. For more information on the insurance policy
executed between Visa and the INSURANCE COMPANY, including the definitions and
exclusions applicable to this benefit and information on how to submit a claim, please
see the Introduction section of this guide.
Benefit
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Amount of benefit
US$ 500
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The INSUREDS will be covered automatically for the maximum limit of the benefit (see table below)
for any baggage that is lost due to theft or misdirection while in the care, custody and control of a
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY licensed to transport passengers for a fare, during a COVERED
TRIP, provided that the full travel fare has been paid for with a Visa Infinite Card.
All claims must be submitted to the TRANSPORTATION COMPANY.
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Once the loss of luggage has been confirmed by the TRANSPORTATION COMPANY and the claim
submitted to the TRANSPORTATION COMPANY has been analyzed, the amount of loss in excess
of the TRANSPORTATION COMPANYs reimbursement or any valid insurance will be reimbursed
to the INSURED up to the maximum amount of the benefit. To this end, the INSURED, the person
designated by the INSURED or the INSUREDs representative, depending on the case, must notify
our CUSTOMER SERVICE immediately or within no more than 30 days after the loss of baggage is
confirmed, even if all the documentation that will support the CLAIM FORM is not yet available.
This is a summary of the insurance policy. For more information on the insurance policy
agreement executed between Visa and the INSURANCE COMPANY, including the
definitions and exclusions applicable to this benefit and information on how to submit a
claim, please see the Introduction section of this guide.
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Benefit
Amount of benefit
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US$ 1,500
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The INSUREDS will be covered automatically up to the benefit amount, as established below, for
reasonable expenses if their COVERED TRIP is delayed for more than six hours due to a Covered
Hazard, provided that the full travel fare has been paid for with a Visa Infinite Card. Coverage is in
excess of any other applicable insurance. INSUREDS will be reimbursed up to the maximum amount
of the benefit in excess of any amounts paid by or owed by the TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
responsible for the loss or any other valid insurance coverage.
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THE INSURED WILL NOT BE COVERED FOR ANY DELAY DUE TO A COVERED HAZARD
THAT WAS MADE PUBLIC OR KNOWN TO THE INSURED PRIOR TO THE DEPARTURE OF
THE COVERED TRIP.
This is a summary of the insurance policy. For more information on the insurance policy
agreement executed between Visa and the INSURANCE COMPANY, including the
definitions and exclusions applicable to this benefit and information on how to submit a
claim, please see the Introduction section of this guide.
Cardholders card
Amount Insured
Visa Infinite
US$ 200
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The full cost of the trip must be charged to a Visa Infinite Card.
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This is a summary of the insurance policy. For more information on the insurance
policy agreement executed between Visa and the INSURANCE COMPANY, including
the definitions and exclusions applicable to this benefit and information on how to
submit a claim, please see the Introduction section of this guide.
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Note from the physician in charge and other medical records proving the injury or serious
illness or sudden death of the INSURED, or INSUREDs immediate family member or
traveling companion;
In the event of an injury or serious illness, or sudden death of a traveling companion, copies of
the tickets and hotel reservations are required to prove his/her status as traveling companion.
Proof that a Visa Infinite Card was used in advance to pay for the unrecoverable travel and
lodging expenses related to the COVERED TRIP;
Original ticket issued by the TRANSPORTATION COMPANY;
Supporting documentation of: (a) burglary or attempted burglary of the INSURED'S place of
residence or business, or (b) INSUREDs being required to be present following a burglary or
attempted burglary of the INSURED'S place of residence or business.
This insurance is effective from January 1, 2001, from the date on which the issuer of your card
contracted this coverage, or from the date on which your card was issued, whichever occurred last, and
will terminate on the expiration date of the policy contracted with the INSURANCE COMPANY, or
on the date you cease to be AN INSURED, whichever comes first.
Cardholders card
Amount of Benefit
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Up to US$ 2,500
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The CARDHOLDER is provided Extended Warranty Protection, which doubles the free warranty
period established under the original manufacturer's written warranty, providing up to one additional
year of warranty on eligible products with manufacturers warranties lasting three years or less. The
item must be completely paid for with a Visa Infinite Card.
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Products with an original manufacturer's warranty or store warranty lasting less than three (03)
months or more than three (03) years.
If an additional warranty is contracted at the time of purchase, this benefit will only apply after
the expiration of said additional warranty. However, items for which the sum of the original
warranty plus the additional warranty exceeds three (03) years are not covered by this
protection;
Used, refurbished or repaired products;
Custom-made, unique or rare products;
Non-durable or perishable items;
Services (including, without limitation, the execution and rendering of services or
maintenance, repair or installation of products, goods or properties, or any type of professional
advice);
Products covered by satisfaction guarantee programs offered by the manufacturer, the store or
its partners;
Freight and delivery time warranties not included in the original warranty.
The CUSTOMER SERVICE will request some preliminary information, provide the contact
information for an authorized repair shop and send the appropriate CLAIM FORM. The CLAIM
FORM must be filled out, signed and returned with all the supporting documentation within the
timeframes established in the form. Unless otherwise provided for, the date of the loss will be the date
on which our CUSTOMER SERVICE was first notified of the problem.
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Items given as gift will also be covered. However, the recipient of the gift must provide all of the
documents required for supporting the claim.
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The protection only covers valid and reasonable repairs made at the manufacturer's
authorized repair facility.
In either case, the INSURANCE COMPANY's payment, replacement or repair made in good faith will
fulfill the INSURANCE COMPANY's obligation under the program coverage. Should the item need
to be repaired, the supplier may, at its own discretion, opt to replace the item.
This is a summary of the insurance policy. For more information on the insurance policy
agreement executed between Visa and the INSURANCE COMPANY, including the
definitions and exclusions applicable to this benefit and information on how to submit a
claim, please see the Introduction section of this guide.
Basic Benefit
Amount
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CARDHOLDERS can benefit from the warranty and security offered by Visa's Purchase Protection. If
a product paid for entirely with a Visa Infinite Card is damaged, stolen or lost within 45 days of the
date of purchase, there is a good chance that the cardholder is protected.
To get coverage
Visas Purchase Protection Insurance covers products
paid for entirely with a Visa Infinite Card, whether
bought for the cardholders own use or as gifts;
The purchases do not need to be registered with Visa.
What is covered
Most products paid for entirely with a Visa Infinite Card are covered for a full 45 days from
the date of purchase indicated on the bank or credit card statement. Coverage is limited to the
cost of the item (excluding delivery and transportation costs) up to US$5,000 per cardholder
account per 12 (twelve) month period. In the event of loss, the INSURANCE COMPANY will
pay for the smallest of the following amounts: a) the amount of the Protected Purchase
charged to the CARDHOLDERs card; or the actual cost of repair of the Protected Purchase
or cost of replacement of the Protected Purchase for an item of equal kind and quality. Under
no circumstance shall the amount paid by the INSURANCE COMPANY exceed the amount
paid by the CARDHOLDER for the Protected Purchase.
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Gifts purchased with the card are also covered, and subject to the same conditions.
Coverage for stolen or damaged articles that form a pair or set will be limited to the cost of the
particular stolen or damaged part or parts. However, if the articles cannot be used, replaced or
repaired individually, the value of the pair or set will be covered. Coverage for stolen or
damaged jewelry or fine art will be limited to the cost of the particular part or parts, regardless
of any special value the article(s) may have had as part of a set or collection.
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or no more than 30 days following the date of incident, even if all the documentation
that will support the CLAIM FORM is not yet available. Delayed communication may
result in the loss of benefit.
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Submit documents proving the loss, up to 30 days from the incident, including all other
documentation that may be required to support or prove the loss, theft or damage;
Detailed purchase receipt, proving that the payment was made with a Visa Infinite Card;
Copy of the declarations page of any applicable insurance policy, including home or
insurance, even if no insurance is applicable to this incident
Failure to submit all the required documentation within the timeframes established in the
CLAIM FORM may result in the loss of the benefit.
The INSURANCE COMPANY will decide whether the article will be repaired, replaced or
reimbursed, up to the amount of purchase.
General Provisions
This is a summary of the insurance policy. For more information on the insurance policy
agreement executed between Visa and the INSURANCE COMPANY, including the
definitions and exclusions applicable to this benefit and information on how to submit a
claim, please see the Introduction section of this guide.
No person or entity other than the CARDHOLDER will have any right under this coverage or as a
result of this coverage. No right or benefit conferred to the CARDHOLDERS may be transferred
without the prior written consent of the INSURANCE COMPANY. Any assignment or transfer
without the prior written consent of the INSURANCE COMPANY will be null and void.
Standard benefit
Amount
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Visa Price Protection helps you get the best possible price for most purchases you pay for with a Visa
Infinite Card. Simply pay for the entire cost of the product with a Visa Infinite Card and, if within 30
days of the date you purchased the product you see either a print advertisement or non-auction internet
advertisement for the same product (same manufacturer, model number and model year) for a lower
price and in the same country* in which you bought your product with a Visa Infinite Card, you will
be refunded the difference, up to US$250 per item (up to a maximum of US$1.000 per
CARDHOLDER ACCOUNT per twelve-month period). A maximum of 4 claims on any one type of
item may be submitted per CARDHOLDER per twelve-month period. To qualify for Visa Price
Protection, the advertisements must be published or posted after the date you purchased your product
with a Visa Infinite Card. Coverage automatically ends 30 days after the purchase date of the product.
No registration is necessary.
To qualify for a reimbursement, the Cardholder must notify the customer service within 4 calendar
days of seeing the print or online advertisement (on a non-auction website) in which the product is
being offered at a lower price.
This coverage is secondary, and additional to any lower price guarantee offered by the merchant.
*For the US, it will mean the 48 contiguous states. Alaska, Hawaii and other US territories will be
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higher bids as well websites where prices decrease as the number of buyers of a product
increases;
Advertisements on the Internet (on non-auction websites) advertisement posted on the
Internet by an e-commerce company that is not in the auction business and that holds a valid
corporate taxpayer identification number. The advertisement must be posted within 30 days of
the date of purchase, for an identical item (same manufacturer, model number and model
year). The print version of the Internet advertisement must include the merchants electronic
address and customer service number, as well the article, with model number and price, as
well as the date of publication;
Price amount paid for the product, excluding shipping, handling, taxes and other similar
surcharges.
Print Advertisements advertisements published in newspapers, magazines, store flyers or
catalogues, giving the name of the authorized reseller or store, article (including manufacturer
and model number) and sale price. The advertisement must have been posted within 30 days
of the date of purchase, and be valid for an identical item (same manufacturer, model number
and model year); and
Store means the place where the product was originally bought, not including other stores or
properties in the same chain.
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Save the print advertisement in which the same article from the same manufacturer is offered
at a lower price, and published by a store in the same country of purchase (excluding any taxes
and shipping/handling fees);
Contact our CUSTOMER SERVICE within 4 calendar days of seeing the print or Internet
advertisement (on a non-auction site) offering the item at a lower price in order to get a
CLAIM FORM and instructions on how to complete it.
Fill out the CLAIM FORM and return it with all the required documentation within the
timeframes established therein. The following information will be required:
Legible copy of the original detailed sales receipt, with date of purchase;
Legible copy of bank statement or card statement proving that the product was paid
for with a Visa Infinite Card;
Copy of the print advertisement, with date of publication, name of the store or
distributor, product (including model number) and price; and
Once all the documentation has been submitted and the claim has been verified, the
CARDHOLDER will be reimbursed for the price difference, up to a maximum of US$ 250 per
item and US$ 1,000 per CARDHOLDER account, per 12-month period.
Legible copy of the original detailed sales receipt, with date of purchase;
Legible copy of bank statement or card statement proving that the product was paid
for with a Visa Infinite Card;
A copy of the Internet advertisement (excluding auction websites) showing the date on
which it was posted, merchants name, website address, customer service number,
product (including model number), sales price and, if applicable, costs of shipping,
handling and other similar costs; and
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Once all the documentation has been submitted and the claim has been verified, the
CARDHOLDER will be reimbursed for the price difference, up to a maximum of US$ 250 per
item and US$ 1,000 per CARDHOLDER account, per 12-month period.
General Provisions
This is a summary of the insurance policy. For more information on the insurance policy
agreement executed between Visa and the INSURANCE COMPANY, including the
definitions and exclusions applicable to this benefit and information on how to submit a
claim, please see the Introduction section of this guide.
No person or entity other than the CARDHOLDER will have any right under this program or
resulting from it. No right or benefit conferred to the CARDHOLDERS by the Visa Price
Protection program can be transferred without the prior written consent of the INSURANCE
COMPANY. Any assignment or transfer without the prior written consent of the
INSURANCE COMPANY will be null and void.
Standard benefit
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The Compensation for Medical Emergencies benefit will be offered to BENEFICIARIES up to the
limit of the benefit, during an ELIGIBLE TRIP. The BENEFICIARIES will use the benefit, either
when traveling together or separately.
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the recommendation of a LICENSED PHYSICIAN and provided during the course of an ELIGIBLE
TRIP.
Will the BENEFICIARY have to pay for all of his/her medical expenses?
In the event that the BENEFICIARY contacts our CUSTOMER SERVICE due to an ACCIDENT or
MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CUSTOMER SERVICE will coordinate the services provided and when
possible, pay all of the included medical expenses directly, which will allow the BENEFICIARY to
avoid using his/her funds to pay for included medical expenses and have to request reimbursement.
Payment by CUSTOMER SERVICE for all included medical expenses on behalf of the
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BENEFICIARY is only possible if CUSTOMER SERVICE is notified at the point of service and
certain documentation is provided as requested by CUSTOMER SERVICE, which enables our
CUSTOMER SERVICE to contact the hospital or clinic directly and process the payment, so that the
CARDHOLDER is not required to make any payments. However, certain restrictions apply based
upon the location and the requirements of the medical provider.
In the event that the BENEFICIARY is unable to, or chooses not to, contact CUSTOMER SERVICE,
he/she should contact a LICENSED PHYSICIAN or a licensed and authorized hospital, pay for the
services provided and submit the itemized bills for the included medical expenses to CUSTOMER
SERVICE to claim reimbursement.
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Yes, the evacuation must be approved and authorized by CUSTOMER SERVICE upon consultation
with the LICENSED PHYSICIAN in charge, who will certify that the ACCIDENT or MEDICAL
EMERGENCY requires the Emergency Medical Evacuation. The BENEFICIARY must obtain preapproval from our CUSTOMER SERVICE, who will then make arrangements for the Emergency
Medical Evacuation.
Under what conditions is the provision for Emergency Medical Evacuation granted?
The BENEFICIARYs medical condition must require immediate evacuation from the place of
ACCIDENT or MEDICAL EMERGENCY to the nearest hospital equipped to provide the medical
treatment he/she needs; and/or if after being treated at a local hospital, his/her medical condition
requires transport to the nearest qualified medical facility or to his/her COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE
for furtherhospitalization.
General Definitions
USUAL, REASONABLE AND CUSTOMARY CHARGES: means that the benefit to the
BENEFICIARY will include medical treatment, supplies and services that are medically
necessary, provided that they do not exceed the typical or standard charges for similar medical
treatment, supplies or services in the community or the locality where the medical treatment is
provided.
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PRE-EXISTING CONDITION: means any condition that occurs within one hundred eighty
(180) days of the date on which the individuals benefit will become effective (inclusive) for
which the BENEFICIARY has sought or has been advised to seek treatment by a LICENSED
PHYSICIAN or for which there are symptoms that would lead a prudent person to seek
diagnosis, care or treatment.
LICENSED PHYSICIAN: means a professional with a degree in medicine or doctor of
osteopathy qualified to provide medical services or perform surgeries in accordance with the
laws of the country where these professional services are performed. THIS DEFINITION
EXCLUDES CHIROPRACTORS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, AND HOMEOPATHIC AND
NATUROPATHIC THERAPISTS.
REWARDS PROGRAM: means a program developed/offered by an International Visa Card
and its Issuing Bank allowing you to obtain value (mileage points, cash, etc.) and redeem
rewards (goods, trips, etc.) under your eligible Visa Rewards Program or any frequent
traveler's rewards program or additional tickets on which taxes and fees have been charged at
the time of issuance of a ticket paid with an International Visa Card .
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Please submit all the above mentioned digitized documentation to the Customer Service Visa
Assistance Center at clienteassist@axa-assistance.us. Or, if you prefer, send the information via
courier to the address below:
AXA Assistance USA, Inc.
122 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60603 USA
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Introduction
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ SECTION A. INTRODUCTION" ABOVE BEFORE
READING THE ITEM BELOW. IN PARTICULAR, THE READING OF ITEM "A.3.
DEFINITIONS OF THE BENEFITS INCLUDED IN THIS GUIDE" AND ITEM "A.4.
GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE PROGRAM" IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR THE
UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONCEPTS USED HEREINBELOW, AS WELL AS FOR
KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXCLUSIONS THAT APPLY TO THIS BENEFIT.
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Visa Infinite CARDHOLDERS are provided the following assistance, anywhere in the world,upon
request:
Emergency Card Replacement
This service enables the CARDHOLDER to receive a replacement card anywhere in the world
in the event of loss or theft of the original card.
Emergency Cash Advance
The CARDHOLDER can request an emergency cash advance on his/her account and receive
it anywhere in the world.
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Visa Infinite CARDHOLDERS have at their disposal a service known as Visa Concierge, which has
been specially created to provide CARDHOLDERS with any kind of information and assistance they
may need.
The Concierge service is available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, to help CARDHOLDERs in
emergency situations or simply to send gifts, purchase tickets and tours, rent vehicles, make
reservations for theatre plays or provide any other information or assistance that CARDHOLDERS
may need, both in Brazil and anywhere in the world.
Convenience
The Visa Concierge service saves time and makes the CARDHOLDERs life easier by offering free
benefits such as:
24 hours per day, 7 days per week assistance;
Recommendations that help the Cardholder choose the travel and entertainment options that
best match his/her style; and
All of the information and assistance that the CARDHOLDER may need, anywhere in the
world.
Travel information
Coordination of itineraries and tours;
Information on visas, passports, entry visas, immunizations and documentation requirements;
Weather information;
Exchange rate information;
Maps;
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Travel assistance
Flight reservation and confirmation;
Hotel reservation;
Reservation and assistance for reserving rental vehicles, including luxury cars;
Assistance buying and sending gifts;
Emergency messages delivery; and
Translation services
Reservations
Information on schedules and tickets for the opera, ballet, theatre plays, concerts, museums
and other cultural events and activities;
Special event information and reservations;
Information on sporting events;
Restaurant information and reservations;
Nightlife information and reservations.
Entertainment information
Tours and visits to tourist attractions
Recommendations, hours and reservations for
tennis courts and tee times;
Recommendations and reservations at spas,
gyms, and sports clubs; and
Information on special sports facilities in the
area.
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