Travel insurance
Whether you are travelling for pleasure, study, work or other reasons, we recommend that you check whether you have travel insurance that suits you. Our customers require different levels of protection, as the purpose of their travels varies.
We hope you find answers to your questions in our FAQ. Please contact us or visit our offices if you need more information — we are happy to assist you.
Credit card car rental insurance
Credit card car rental insurance provides coverage for damage to a rental car that is rented abroad. This protection is only included in the travel insurance of certain credit cards.
Confirmation of travel insurance
Occasionally you might need to confirm to a third party that you have travel insurance.
Íslandsbanki credit card travel insurance
The credit cards of Íslandsbanki include a variety of travel insurance coverage. If you have a credit card from Íslandsbanki, you can contact us if you suffer damage during travel.
Sparisjóðurinn credit card travel insurance
The credit cards of the Sparisjóðurinn Banks include a variety of travel insurance coverage. If you have a credit card from the Sparisjóðurinn Banks, you can contact us if you suffer damage during travel.
Síminn Pay travel insurance
VÍS is the insurance company for Síminn Pay's travel insurance.
Travel insurance (cover in home insurance)
Travel insurance is an optional coverage that can be chosen with home insurance.
The European Health Insurance Card
Icelanders travelling in the EEA and Switzerland are entitled to hospital services within the public health system if they are holders of the European Health Insurance Card.
More about travel insurance
- Travel insurance (cover in Home Insurance) is a comprehensive travel insurance policy that is valid for 92 days. It offers various extensions, including an extended duration and extended coverage if you plan to engage in risky leisure activities or compete in sports abroad.
- Credit card travel insurance includes general travel insurance, but their range of coverage and period of validity varies depending on the type of card.
- VÍS is the insurance company for the credit cards of Íslandsbanki, Sparisjóðurinn and Síminn Pay.
- The main advantage of having both credit card travel insurance and travel insurance (cover in home insurance) is that in the event of a loss, you will be compensated under both policies in the event of an extensive loss. If the credit card travel insurance does not cover the damage in full, you can claim on the travel insurance.
- If you plan to stay abroad beyond the validity period of the travel insurance, we recommend the Overseas Medical Cost Insurance.
