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Chase Eliminates Excluded Car Rental Countries; Israel Now Covered On All Chase Credit Cards!
See http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/35857

Barclaycard Arrival World Mastercard no longer covers Israel

Citi aa wmc platinum/bronze covers israel

Discover cards cover Israel

Jet Blue MasterCard (world elite) by Barclay does NOT cover

Capital One Buy Power Card does cover

WMC Authorize Users are covered as well (if they are on the rental agreement)

See http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/32273
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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #320 on: April 24, 2013, 03:34:35 PM »
Supposedly Barclay has taken over benefits on their cards and it's no longer provided by Mastercard World :(
Feel free to call and confirm that.

Just got approved for arrival for my trip to Israel, so can't call as I did not get the card yet

Any other options except SPMC

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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #321 on: April 24, 2013, 03:46:38 PM »
Just got approved for arrival for my trip to Israel, so can't call as I did not get the card yet

Any other options except SPMC
SPMC is the best option left.
Who knows when Chase will take it over as well :P
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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #322 on: April 24, 2013, 03:55:36 PM »
PUTPAC and it's always best if you have a written confirmation from them.

Yes. I was there a few months ago and received a letter in writing. All Citi MC cards that say "World" cover Israel

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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #323 on: April 24, 2013, 03:58:02 PM »
Yes. I was there a few months ago and received a letter in writing. All Citi MC cards that say "World" cover Israel
But then you pay Forex.
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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #324 on: April 24, 2013, 04:19:03 PM »
SPMC is the best option left.
Who knows when Chase will take it over as well :P

I did some research and I can also go for spirit WMC from BOA (but will pull in NY TU which Barkley's pulled)

P.S. MC website still has all barkley's cards as WMC but will call when I get the card
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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #325 on: April 24, 2013, 04:21:07 PM »
But then you pay Forex.

just pay in cash when returning car

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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #326 on: April 24, 2013, 04:22:13 PM »
just pay in cash when returning car
Then you lose out on 2.14x UR :D
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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #327 on: April 24, 2013, 04:32:00 PM »
Then you lose out on 2.14x UR :D

good point

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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #328 on: April 24, 2013, 06:17:50 PM »
But then you pay Forex.

At Avis, at least, if you use the right rate codes, it gets billed in USD and there is no forex fee.

There's also a loophole that works sometimes, but that's not for public discussion. ;)

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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #329 on: April 25, 2013, 12:25:21 AM »
Just got a recent coverage letter from the Citi Thank You Preferred WMC.  8)

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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #330 on: May 30, 2013, 11:32:55 AM »
 got a  coverage letter for the Citi Cash Returns WMC. Dont even know if they still market that card, I have it about 6 years no annual fee. You pay the 3% fee but it may be cheaper than keeping the SP MC just for this purpose. Can use other cards for no forex for other expenses.

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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #331 on: May 30, 2013, 11:43:53 AM »
Has anyone called MasterRental about the Ink cards?
Does the letter of coverage really say it's for business purposes only?
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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #332 on: May 30, 2013, 01:26:22 PM »
From the Guide to Benefits:

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What type of coverage is this?
Auto rental CDW is primary coverage. In other words, when your rental is primarily for business purposes, you do not have to claim from any source of insurance before receiving coverage under the benefit. However, if you are on a personal trip and you use your Business card to rent a covered vehicle, Business Auto Rental CDW supplements, and applies excess of any valid and collectible insurance or reimbursement benefits from any source. Etc.
It seems you are covered just that it's not primary.

However, unlike other cards that say may not cover in Israel, this one states in bold:
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No benefit is provided for motor vehicles rented in Israel...

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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #333 on: May 30, 2013, 02:07:19 PM »
Im using my junky Citi Dividend WMC in Israel and it works (by Elbar)

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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #334 on: May 30, 2013, 02:35:52 PM »
Im using my junky Citi Dividend WMC in Israel and it works (by Elbar)
I'm soon due for a churn on my SP and will then resort back to using my good ole Cap1 WMC.

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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #335 on: May 30, 2013, 08:17:18 PM »
got a  coverage letter for the Citi Cash Returns WMC. Dont even know if they still market that card, I have it about 6 years no annual fee. You pay the 3% fee but it may be cheaper than keeping the SP MC just for this purpose. Can use other cards for no forex for other expenses.

Came home and found in the mail my cap one was upgraded to a wmc, which as the previous poster said does cover and has no forex, this seems to be the best alternative to the chase sp mc.

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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #336 on: May 30, 2013, 09:14:06 PM »
Im using my junky Citi Dividend WMC in Israel and it works (by Elbar)

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The fact that the rental agency accepts it means nothing - they can't tell the difference between one WMC and another. Heck, I know someone who they let decline CDW/TP on a Visa Signature. :o (B"H he "only" busted a taillight, which he paid for in cash.)

You'd better find out if it actually covers, or you may CH"V be in for a nasty surprise if something happens.

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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #337 on: June 03, 2013, 01:06:13 PM »
Do car rental places in Israel let you change the CC after the rental?
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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #338 on: June 03, 2013, 01:07:39 PM »
Do car rental places in Israel let you change the CC after the rental?
Usually not, but YMMV IME

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Re: World MasterCards That Do/Don't Cover CDW In Israel
« Reply #339 on: June 03, 2013, 01:09:07 PM »
IME at hertz if you decline CDW then you can't change the CC.