Credit cards offer a lot of travel-related benefits that most people don’t seem to know much about. Rental car insurance, travel accident insurance, and insurance for lost/delayed luggage are just a few of them.
To see whether such perks will be put to good use this summer travel season or left unused, plus a whole lot more, WalletHub conducted a nationally representative online survey. You can find the results below.
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| Which credit card feature do you want most? (select one) | |
|---|---|
| Refund if an item’s price drops within 60 days after a purchase | 33% |
| Trip delay/cancellation insurance | 10% |
| Rental car insurance | 9% |
| Insurance for accidents while traveling | 8% |
| Cell phone damage insurance | 7% |
| Extend manufacturer’s warranty | 7% |
| Extra time to return purchases | 6% |
| Airport lounge access | 5% |
| None of the above | 15% |
| How long would your flight have to be delayed to file a claim with your credit card company? | |
| 3 hours | 30% |
| 5 hours | 28% |
| 12 hours | 18% |
| 24 hours | 14% |
| 1 hour | 10% |
| Have you found your credit card’s customer service to be helpful while you’re traveling? | |
| Yes | 67% |
| No | 33% |
| Do you trust the rental car insurance provided by credit cards? | |
| Yes | 57% |
| No | 43% |
Note: Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.