BMO Ascend World Elite®* Mastercard®*

🇨🇦 BMO Ascend World Elite®* Mastercard®*

Annual Fee: $150

Issuer: Bank of Montreal

Policy Version: October 2022

Last Updated: 2026-02-08

Policy Information

Claims Contact

  • website: www.allianz-assistance.ca
  • phone domestic: 1-877-704-0341
  • phone international: 519-741-0782

Global Limits

  • who is covered: Primary cardholder, spouse, and dependent children
  • trip duration limit: 21 days

Coverage Summary

Conditions

  • Must be a resident of Canada
  • Must be covered by a Government Health Insurance Plan (GHIP)
  • Account must be in good standing
  • Trip does not need to be charged to the card
  • Must contact Operations Centre within 24 hours of emergency

Exclusions

  • × Pre-existing conditions not stable for 180 days prior to departure
  • × High-risk activities like scuba diving (without certification), skydiving, or bungee jumping
  • × Alcohol abuse or drug use
  • × Travel against medical advice
  • × Pregnancy complications within 9 weeks of expected due date

Conditions

  • Full cost of ticket must be charged to the card
  • Injury must be accidental and occur while passenger on licensed common carrier
  • Loss must occur within 365 days of accident

Exclusions

  • × Sickness or disease
  • × Suicide or self-inflicted injury
  • × Illegal acts
  • × War or terrorism
  • × Operating or serving as crew on an aircraft

Conditions

  • Full or partial cost of trip must be charged to the card
  • Must be a resident of Canada
  • Account must be in good standing
  • Must notify Operations Centre within 48 hours of cause

Exclusions

  • × Pre-existing medical conditions not stable for 180 days (or 365 days if age 65+)
  • × Pregnancy complications
  • × Known events at time of booking
  • × Travel advisory issued before booking
  • × Alcohol or drug abuse

Conditions

  • Full or partial cost of trip must be charged to the card
  • Must be a resident of Canada
  • Account must be in good standing
  • Must notify Operations Centre within 48 hours

Exclusions

  • × Pre-existing medical conditions not stable for 180 days (or 365 days if age 65+)
  • × Known events prior to departure
  • × Travel against medical advice
  • × Alcohol or drug abuse
  • × Bankruptcy of travel supplier (except as expressly covered)

Conditions

  • Delay must be more than 4 hours
  • Must be on a regularly scheduled commercial airline
  • Full cost of ticket must be charged to the card
  • Expenses must be incurred as a result of the delay

Exclusions

  • × Operating or learning to operate an aircraft
  • × Illegal acts
  • × War, terrorism, or political risk
  • × Bankruptcy or insolvency of travel supplier
  • × Sanctions violations

Conditions

  • Full cost of ticket must be charged to the card
  • Baggage delayed more than 6 hours
  • Benefit only available for outbound travel
  • Purchases must be made within 36 hours of arrival

Exclusions

  • × Delay occurring on return travel to residence
  • × Wear and tear
  • × Illegal acts
  • × Sanctions violations

Conditions

  • Full cost of ticket must be charged to the card
  • Baggage must be checked in with or carried on a common carrier
  • Must notify Operations Centre immediately

Exclusions

  • × Normal wear and tear
  • × Animals
  • × Money, securities, or tickets
  • × Computers, software, or cellular phones
  • × Jewelry or cameras in checked baggage

Conditions

  • Must be a resident of Canada
  • Full cost of rental must be charged to the card
  • Must decline the rental agency's Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
  • Must not rent more than one vehicle at a time
  • Rental period must not exceed 48 days

Exclusions

  • × Trucks, campers, or trailers
  • × Off-road vehicles
  • × Motorcycles or mopeds
  • × Vehicles with MSRP over $65,000
  • × Antique vehicles
  • × Wear and tear
  • × Off-road operation

Conditions

Exclusions

Conditions

  • Full purchase price must be charged to the card
  • Must be a resident of Canada
  • Account must be in good standing
  • Must use diligence to avoid loss

Exclusions

  • × Money, tickets, or documents
  • × Animals or living plants
  • × Consumable or perishable goods
  • × Jewelry in baggage not hand-carried
  • × Used or refurbished items
  • × Vehicles and motorized equipment
  • × Mysterious disappearance

Conditions

  • Full purchase price must be charged to the card
  • Original manufacturer's warranty must be valid in Canada
  • Must register item if original warranty exceeds 5 years
  • Max extension is 1 year (doubles original warranty)

Exclusions

  • × Used or refurbished items
  • × Vehicles
  • × Commercial property
  • × Items with lifetime warranty
  • × Installations or work in progress
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