Holidays should be stress-free

We’ll cover you for unexpected incidents that may affect your travel, from a cancelled flight to a lost suitcase or a sudden illness. Absa Travel Insurance options will ensure that you relax and enjoy every journey. Choose the travel insurance option that suits you best.

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Stress-free travel

Your top-up cover will cover you for the loss of baggage, money or bank cards, the rejection or delay of your visa, missing a connecting flight or cancelling or delaying your trip.

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Discounts

Discounted rates for couples, families and groups travelling together.

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Frequent travellers

Unlimited number of trips (maximum trip duration is 90 days) done within 12 months are covered by our annual multi-trip option.

What you need to know

  • Already an Absa customer?

    As a holder of a qualifying Absa Visa card, you automatically get up to 90 days’ Basic Travel Insurance for international journeys when purchasing your return travel ticket(s) with your card. Automatic Basic Travel Insurance is available for travellers between three months and 74 years old.

  • Top-up cover

    If you need more cover you can easily add more benefits to your Automatic Basic Cover.

     

  • Exclusions

    War is a general exclusion on all Bryte policies. Due to sanctions as well as the prevailing conditions please note that cover on all policies (Basic Travel Insurance as well as Top-up cover) for travel to Russia, Ukraine and Belarus and associated airspace has been suspended until further notice.

     

Choose the insurance solution you need

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Automatic Basic Travel Insurance

Get 90 days’ Automatic Basic Travel Insurance for international trips. You also get medical cover for expenses and personal accidents, plus selected travel-assisted services.

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Optional top-up cover

Supplement your Automatic Basic Travel Insurance with a range of benefits that cater for trips up to 184 days.

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Top-up Cover for seniors

If you're between 75 and 85 years old, this cover gives you travel insurance for 90, 120 or 184 days or an annual multi-trip.

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Exclusive seniors

Get exclusive cover for 31 days if you are between 86 and 89 years old. Specific terms and conditions apply.

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  • As a cardholder of a qualifying Absa card, you qualify for up to 90 days’ Automatic Basic Travel Insurance for international journeys when purchasing your return travel ticket(s) with your credit card.
  • Available for travellers between the ages of three months and 74 years.
  • Basic Travel Insurance does not cover pre-existing medical conditions and may not include cover for certain hazardous activities. A pre-existing medical condition includes any doctor’s consultation or medical advice or treatment (including prescription medication) that you may have received for any chronic or recurring illness or injury in the year before the insurance under this policy started.
  • You have a choice of three optional top-up plans to supplement the Automatic Basic Travel Insurance available to you. Please refer to the optional top-up schedules of benefits in the policy for detailed information on the benefits and limits offered.
  • Your card must be used for payment at a point of sale (POS), or you can pay for your public transport carrier ticket by using an online purchase facility (Card Not Present transaction). EFT transactions (payment from the credit card account) do not qualify.
  • You only qualify for automatic basic cover benefits when your insured journey begins and ends in South Africa.

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Visit the Bryte website get your Automatic Basic Cover confirmation, an Absa quote or buy your Absa Top Up Travel Insurance.

Absa Travel Insurance is underwritten by Bryte Insurance Company Limited, a licensed insurer and an authorised FSP (17703).

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Find out more about our insurance solutions

Need to submit a claim?

We will give you all the support you need when you have to submit a travel insurance claim.

Call Bryte on 0860 222 446 or +27 (0) 10 498 7866
Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 16:30

Closed on weekends and public holidays

Email absatravelclaims@brytesa.com

Register and submit your claim here

For emergencies

Call us on +1 416 977 9288 (Reverse call charges accepted)

For any medical claims over R10 000, contact the Emergency Assistance Helpline for approval. If you do not get approval, your benefit will be limited to
R10 000.

Ensure that you have the following documents available in emergencies:

  • Travel Insurance Policy number (if Optional Top-up Cover has been bought) or the credit card number used to purchase the airline ticket
  • Current location
  • Your telephone number
  • Nature of the emergency
  • Type of assistance required
Need more help?

Speak to one of Bryte Insurance consultants to get the best insurance for your needs


Call Bryte on 0861 227 284 or +27 (0) 10 498 7856
Monday to Thursday: between 08:00 and 18:00
Fridays: between 08:00 and 17:00
Saturdays: between 08:00 and 13:00

Closed on Sundays and public holidays

Email: absatravel@brytesa.com

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