Best Mastercard World For Free CDW Coverage In Israel?

[steve2]

I couldn't find it on citicards.com
Can you find the link for me please?

 those I know who have it got it by calling up and asking for it

[Dan]

 what did U ask them? and did you look at your Citi Premeir CC to see if has the Mastercard logo or name printed on it?

The Chase Sapphire is a VISA CC = no CDW coverage in Israel

The Chase Sapphire Preferred is actually either a Mastercard World or a Visa Signature.  I'm assuming the Chase Sapphire is the same way.
I applied twice for the Sapphire Preferred.  Once I got a Mastercard World, and once a Visa Signature.  (It is a churnable card btw)

You may want to call them up and see if you can turn your Sapphire into a Mastercard World.

Dan mentioned an Amtrak MC World Anybody know if this covers CDW in Israel? I'm looking into it, if I get an answer before anybody else here answers, I'll post it, although I'm not sure how easy it'll be for me to get an answer - I'm in Israel now.

Is the Amtrak MCW better or worse than the Citi AA Bronze? I have a Chase acct, (The Amtrak card is issued by Chase) I could prob get approved easier - and for a better CL if I speak to my banker.

Yes, every Mastercard World covers Israel, except for Continental Airlines.

[steve2]

The Chase Sapphire is actually either a Mastercard World or a Visa Signature.
I applied twice for the Sapphire Preferred.  Once I got a Mastercard World, and once a Visa Signature.

 thanks didnt know that, but since its issued by Chase why do I have the feeling that MC doesnt provide the coverage but its in house just like theeh CO MC is

only way to know is if someone who has the Sapphire WMC calls up 1-800-MC-ASSIST and asks if they are covered for CDW in Israel

[Dan]

thanks didnt know that, but since its issued by Chase why do I have the feeling that MC doesnt provide the coverage but its in house just like theeh CO MC is

Again, only the Continental World Mastercard is done in-house.
The other Chase World Mastercards are still the real deal.
It was a request by CO, as they figured that more people would prefer the new Primary CDW benefit than having coverage in Israel.  It definitely stands out more as very few cards offer that other than CO. 

Feel free to confirm that yourself, but that's what higher-ups have told me and that there are no plans for other changes currently.

[Yordai Dooma]

Again, only the Continental World Mastercard is done in-house.
The other Chase World Mastercards are still the real deal.
It was a request by CO, as they figured that more people would prefer the new Primary CDW benefit than having coverage in Israel.

Feel free to confirm that yourself, but that's what higher-ups have told me and that there are no plans for other changes currently.

What do you mean by "done in-house"?

[Dan]

What do you mean by "done in-house"?

Chase provides the benefits on the card instead of Mastercard.  Therefore it doesn't conform to the normal rules on the World Mastercard which includes Israel as a covered country.

[airfly]

I am in israel and rented from avis using a world mastercard, but i had to take the liability. b'h I did because i hit someone in a parking lot. anyone have experience with this, I am assuming the liability should completely cover damage to the other car and my credit card will cover my car. I think they write on the agreement avis will first charge my card for damage to the avis car and i will have to get reimbursed. appreciate any help, have to return car tomorrow. thanks

[Dan]

I am in israel and rented from avis using a world mastercard, but i had to take the liability. b'h I did because i hit someone in a parking lot. anyone have experience with this, I am assuming the liability should completely cover damage to the other car and my credit card will cover my car. I think they write on the agreement avis will first charge my card for damage to the avis car and i will have to get reimbursed. appreciate any help, have to return car tomorrow. thanks

This is correct.

[airfly]

This is correct.

Thanks. would be easier if they would be willing to deal with credit card directly, but i guess they leave the hassle to me.

[steve2]

Thanks. would be easier if they would be willing to deal with credit card directly, but i guess they leave the hassle to me.

 well your CC isnt gonna give you any $$ if you have your car ins that covers you, the CCs CDW is usually Secondary. So you 1st have to report it to your Ins and then when they send youa letter what if anything they will cover you for the rest you can go to the CCs ins company for. I dont blame the rental car companys for not wanting to get involved and having to wait till its all settled who has to pay what % , they simply want their $$ ASAP.

[WAM]

I am in israel and rented from avis using a world mastercard, but i had to take the liability. b'h I did because i hit someone in a parking lot. anyone have experience with this, I am assuming the liability should completely cover damage to the other car and my credit card will cover my car. I think they write on the agreement avis will first charge my card for damage to the avis car and i will have to get reimbursed. appreciate any help, have to return car tomorrow. thanks

Thanks. would be easier if they would be willing to deal with credit card directly, but i guess they leave the hassle to me.

I once rented a car in NY and found some very deep scratches on the side panel by the back wheel. I was charged around $950 bec I denied their coverage. I filled out all the papers to get my money back, but the car rental company was too lazy to fill out their papers. So I filed a dispute, and asked MC to hold back the charge until all the paper work goes through, then I told the car rental to get the papers in or I'll deny the charges.
In short, They finally sent in the paperwork, and MC listened to my request, and didn't make me pay the $950 until I was reimbursed. You should try the same.

[steve2]

Again, only the Continental World Mastercard is done in-house.
The other Chase World Mastercards are still the real deal.
It was a request by CO, as they figured that more people would prefer the new Primary CDW benefit than having coverage in Israel.  It definitely stands out more as very few cards offer that other than CO. 

Feel free to confirm that yourself, but that's what higher-ups have told me and that there are no plans for other changes currently.

 the only Chase MC I have ever had was the CO so it doesnt make that much of a difference to me, and Ive had pretty good time swith Citi so I'll probably just go with their Bronze AA WMC to cover my Israeli car rentals ONLY

[WAM]

Feel free to confirm that yourself, but that's what higher-ups have told me and that there are no plans for other changes currently.

Before I read your reply, I called the number on the back of my Chase Freedom MC, and asked if [edit: the Amtrak Guest Rewards WMC ] covers CDW in Israel. As you said, it does. And they're going to mail a letter to my house saying that

Dan, is there any benefit of Amtrak Guest Rewards MCW over the Citi card?

[Dan]

Before I read your reply, I called the number on the back of my Chase Freedom MC, and asked if it covers CDW in Israel. As you said, it does. And they're going to mail a letter to my house saying that

Dan, is there any benefit of Amtrak Guest Rewards MCW over the Citi card?

If you have a Chase Freedom WMC then why do you need the Amtrak or Citi card?

[Dan]

the only Chase MC I have ever had was the CO so it doesnt make that much of a difference to me, and Ive had pretty good time swith Citi so I'll probably just go with their Bronze AA WMC to cover my Israeli car rentals ONLY

If you have a Sapphire then the points from that are probably worth more then what you'll get from the AA bronze (1 mile per $2).
If you try to switch it to a WMC let us know what happens!

[WAM]

If you have a Chase Freedom WMC then why do you need the Amtrak or Citi card?

I have a Chase Freedom MC. Not WMC.

[Dan]

I have a Chase Freedom MC. Not WMC.

It's not a WMC and it does cover Israel?  That would be a first!
I'd call back and double check.

Anyway if it does indeed cover Israel then why do you need a WMC?

[steve2]

If you have a Sapphire then the points from that are probably worth more then what you'll get from the AA bronze (1 mile per $2).
If you try to switch it to a WMC let us know what happens!

OK but it will be awhile since no way will I switch it before getting the 25k bonus posted

 sorry but we are talking about what <200 pts no big deal and it will extend the life of my AA Miles at the same time

[WAM]

Before I read your reply, I called the number on the back of my Chase Freedom MC, and asked if it covers CDW in Israel. As you said, it does. And they're going to mail a letter to my house saying that

Dan, is there any benefit of Amtrak Guest Rewards MCW over the Citi card?

It's not a WMC and it does cover Israel?  That would be a first!
I'd call back and double check.

Anyway if it does indeed cover Israel then why do you need a WMC?

Sorry for confusing you and leaving out important information. I called the number on the back of my Chase Freedom and asked if the Amtrak Guest Rewards WMC (Issued by Chase) covers CDW in Israel. ( I have edited the OP )

[Dan]

sorry but we are talking about what <200 pts no big deal and it will extend the life of my AA Miles at the same time

Sure, but if someone already has a card, then why get a new card.