Travel Insurance: Is Credit Card Coverage Enough?
April 14, 2026·5 min read
Travel Insurance: Is Credit Card Coverage Enough?
Short Answer
**Often yes for short trips**, but with caveats.
Credit Card Gotchas
1. **Usage-based**: must pay for the trip with that card
2. **Medical cap**: usually $20k–$30k, not enough for serious illness
3. **90-day limit**: no long stays
4. **Pre-existing conditions excluded**