What are some good credit cards with cell phone protection?

Wells Fargo cell phone insurance covers cardholders up to $600 for a stolen or damaged cell phone, as long as the cardholder pays the phone’s monthly bill with a Wells Fargo consumer credit card. Coverage applies to the primary phone, as well as up to three other lines on the same bill. All Wells Fargo consumer credit cards offer cell phone insurance as part of their benefits package.… read full answer

Here’s how Wells Fargo cell phone insurance works:

• Coverage: Up to $600 per claim. Wells Fargo will pay for either the value of the phone or a similar replacement, minus a $25 deductible. Coverage can apply to as many as four lines.
• Limits: Two claims (up to $1,200 in total coverage) every 12 months.
• Requirements: You must pay your monthly cell phone bill with your Wells Fargo consumer credit card. Wells Fargo debit cards and business credit cards do not offer cell phone protection.
• Duration: Coverage begins on the first day of the month after you pay your cell phone bill with an eligible Wells Fargo credit card. You need to pay your bill with a Wells Fargo card each month to be covered for the next month.
• Exclusions: Wells Fargo cell phone insurance does not apply to rented, borrowed or prepaid phones. It doesn’t cover lost phones, either.
• Claims Process: To file a claim, you need to call the benefit administrator at 866-804-4770 within 60 days of the theft or damage. Claims will be processed within 10 days.

To sum up, Wells Fargo phone insurance protects you against theft or damage and will pay for repairs or reimburse you for the phone’s value up to $600. Just remember to pay your cell phone bill with your Wells Fargo consumer credit card, and your coverage will kick in starting the next month.

Terms apply. Information is accurate as of July 2019.

Chase credit card purchase protection covers you for up to $50,000 annually for lost, damaged or stolen items purchased with an eligible Chase card. Claims must be filed within 120 days of the incident in order to be eligible. Protection covers the cardholder and the recipient of items purchased as gifts on an eligible Chase credit card.… read full answer

Chase credit cards covered under purchase protection have varying coverage limits per item. With the Freedom, Freedom Unlimited, and Sapphire Preferred, you’re covered up to $500 per item, up to the $50,000 annual limit. Others such as the Sapphire Reserve and the co-branded UnitedPlus Mileage Club card will cover you up to $10,000 per item. Refer to your Chase credit card’s Guide to Benefit for your specific per item coverage limit.

When you file a claim, Chase will either repair or replace the item, at the Benefit Administrator’s discretion. In some cases, you will reimbursed for the purchase price of your item as reflected on your Chase credit card statement.

Here is how Chase credit card purchase protection works:

1. Call the Benefit Administrator at the phone number on the back of your Chase credit card, or in your Guide to benefits. You can also file online at eclaimsline.com. You must contact the Benefit Administrator within 90 days of any loss, damage, or theft, or you will risk having your claim denied.
2. You will receive a claim form when you file. Fill out the form completely, and provide any requested documentation within 120 days of the occurrence.
3. Required documents include the signed claim form, a copy of your Chase credit card statement to verify the item was purchased on your card. If applicable, you will also need to provide a fire or police within 48 hours of the occurrence. If the item can be repaired, send a copy of either a repair estimate or paid receipt for repairs.
4. Gift recipients must provide all requested documents in order to substantiate the claim.
5. If the claim is for a damaged item, you may be asked to send it to the Benefit Administrator, at your expense.
6. You will be notified of the decision to repair or replace your item within 15 days of receipt of the required documentation.
7. If you’re reimbursed, you’ll be compensated for no more than the purchase price on your credit card statement, or your card’s per item coverage limit, whichever is less. You should receive your reimbursement within five business days of receipt and approval of all required documents.

Not all items are covered by Chase Purchase Protection. Those include, but are not limited to, unsubstantiated lost items, motorized vehicles, antiques and collectibles, used items, and computer software. Refer to your Chase credit card’s Guide to Benefit for a complete list of non-covered items.