National Bank World Elite® Mastercard®

Canadian Flag National Bank World Elite® Mastercard®

Annual Fee: $150

Issuer: National Bank

Policy Version: February 2024

Last Updated: 2026-02-08

Policy Information

Claims Contact

  • website: nbc.ca
  • phone domestic: 1-888-235-2645
  • phone international: 514-286-8345

Global Limits

  • who is covered: Primary cardholder, spouse, and dependent children
  • trip duration limit: 60 days (age 54 and under), 31 days (age 55-64), 15 days (age 65-75)

Coverage Summary

Coverage Area Covered? Limit Conditions Exclusions
emergency medical Start Claim
✅ Yes
$5,000,000
  • Must be a resident of Canada
  • Must have valid government health insurance plan
  • Must contact assistance provider before receiving treatment
  • Trip length must not exceed limits based on age
  • Pre-existing conditions not stable for 3 months (under age 61) or 6 months (age 61+)
  • Pregnancy within 8 weeks of due date
  • Participation in dangerous sports or activities like skydiving or bungee jumping
  • Alcohol or drug abuse
  • Travel for the purpose of receiving medical treatment
travel accident
❌ No
trip cancellation Start Claim
✅ Yes
$2,500
  • Must cancel before departure
  • Must notify travel provider within 48 hours of event
  • At least a portion of the trip cost must be charged to the card
  • Pre-existing medical conditions in the 3 months prior to booking
  • Pregnancy within 8 weeks of due date
  • Travel to visit a sick friend/relative whose condition changes
  • Aversion to travel
  • Financial difficulties
trip interruption Start Claim
✅ Yes
$5,000
  • Interruption must occur after departure
  • Must be due to a covered cause
  • At least a portion of the trip cost must be charged to the card
  • Pre-existing medical conditions in the 3 months prior to trip
  • Pregnancy within 8 weeks of due date
  • Participation in high-risk activities
  • Mental or nervous problems unless hospitalized
trip delay Start Claim
✅ Yes
$500
  • Flight must be delayed more than 4 hours
  • Or denied boarding due to overbooking with no alternative within 4 hours
  • Must check in at least 2 hours before scheduled departure
  • Delays not caused by mechanical failure, weather, road accident, or police-directed road closure
lost baggage Start Claim
✅ Yes
$1,000
  • Item limit is $250
  • Must take reasonable measures to prevent loss
  • Must report theft to police immediately
  • Money, tickets, and documents
  • Animals and plants
  • Electronics (tablets, mobile devices, laptops)
  • Fragile items (unless fire/vandalism)
  • Mysterious disappearance (unless checked baggage)
delayed baggage Start Claim
✅ Yes
$500
  • Only valid for outbound trips (before return date)
  • Must be checked baggage with a common carrier
  • Covers essential items like clothing and toiletries
  • Delay on return flight home
  • Delays less than 6 hours
rental car Start Claim
✅ Yes
$65,000
  • Must decline rental agency's collision damage waiver
  • Full cost of rental must be charged to the card
  • Only one vehicle rented at a time
  • Trucks, campers, and trailers
  • Off-road vehicles
  • Luxury vehicles over $65,000 MSRP
  • Vans with more than 8 seats
  • Antique cars (over 20 years old)
cell phone protection Start Claim
✅ Yes
$1,000
Ded: Tiered ($25-$100) based on device value
  • Covers breakage, loss, or theft
  • Device must be purchased new
  • Full price or all monthly plan payments must be charged to card
  • Limit of 1 claim per year or 2 claims every 4 years
  • Accessories and batteries
  • Devices for business use
  • Used or refurbished devices
  • Cosmetic damage
  • Mysterious disappearance without theft
purchase protection Start Claim
✅ Yes
Purchase Price
  • Item must be new
  • Full purchase price must be charged to the card
  • Must report theft to police immediately
  • Traveler's cheques and cash
  • Animals and plants
  • Used or pre-owned items
  • Motorized vehicles
  • Items for business use
extended warranty Start Claim
✅ Yes
Purchase Price
  • Triples original manufacturer warranty up to 2 extra years
  • Original warranty must be valid in Canada
  • Must register if original warranty is longer than 5 years
  • Used items
  • Motorized vehicles
  • Items for commercial use
  • Normal wear and tear

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