I don’t see the “gap” anywhere in print. I could have missed it, of course. The so-called fine print is just that. I can barely read the Amex info on insurance the type is so small.
When I first started doing long rentals, I called the company that underwrites the insurance for my CC. I happened to get an adjuster and he was exceedingly helpful. He is the one who told me about this. Said it was one of the first things he looks at when he is resolving a claim. This was VISA.
Subsequently, I checked with the Amex insurer and was told the same thing when I pushed for details. My personal broker also said the same thing when I asked for details about the rider on my policy for rental car coverage.
Fyi, for various reasons I reviewed this issue (48 day max) last fall. Nothing had changed. Perhaps it only applies to Canadian cards?
Mia, thanks for clarifying the 42 days applies to a US card. How rare for the Canadian card to have a seemingly better benefit.
Last edited by Bartolo; Apr 1, 2024 at 10:34 am