In the end I decided there were too many strings attached, and just bought proper insurance for a few thousand yen.Dee.Geo wrote: ↑Thu Feb 16, 2023 12:49 amAny further update on this? Did you try it?adamu wrote: ↑Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:06 pmThe insurance with Rakuten card only works if you book the trip through a registered travel agent, and pay with your card. Booking flights direct doesn't seem to be valid, but I'm not sure and haven't tried to confirm it.Yokohama wrote: ↑Mon Jun 06, 2022 9:06 am Nobody mentioned travel insurance that come with credit cards? E.g. Rakuten credit card: https://www.rakuten-card.co.jp/overseas/insurance/
I never got insurance, because I was depending on the insurance that comes with the credit cards. Anybody any experience claiming with these types of insurances?
With the Rakuten Premium card, it's more flexible, as the requirement is (weirdly) that you have to pay at least ¥1 for transport to your port of departure on the card.
I've never tried it, but I'm planning on relying on it later this year.
Also, would you know if it applies to the cotraveler (spouse) whose payment is also made using that card?
The Rakuten card insurance seems to be designed for package tours where there's an entity in Japan they can work with if you claim, I wouldn't use it for personal trips.