Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card

Canadian Flag Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card

Annual Fee: $599

Issuer: Scotiabank

Policy Version: July 2024

Last Updated: 2026-02-08

Policy Information

Claims Contact

  • website: www.manulife.ca/scotia
  • phone domestic: 1-877-251-0941
  • phone international: 519-251-0941

Global Limits

  • who is covered: Cardmember, spouse, and eligible dependent children
  • trip duration limit: 31 days (under age 65), 10 days (age 65 or older)

Coverage Summary

Coverage Area Covered? Limit Conditions Exclusions
emergency medical Start Claim
✅ Yes
$5,000,000
  • Must be a resident of Canada covered by a Government Health Insurance Plan (GHIP).
  • Must contact the Administrator before seeking treatment.
  • Coverage available for the first 31 days if under 65, or first 10 days if 65 or older.
  • Failure to contact Administrator may result in paying 20% of eligible expenses.
  • Top-up coverage is available for longer trips.
  • Pre-existing conditions not stable in the 90 days (under 75) or 180 days (75+) before departure.
  • Non-essential travel if a government advisory is issued.
  • Routine pre-natal or post-natal care.
  • Pregnancy complications within 9 weeks of expected delivery.
  • Participation in extreme sports like mountain climbing, parachuting, or bungee jumping.
travel accident Start Claim
✅ Yes
$500,000
  • Full cost of ticket must be charged to card or paid with Scene+ points.
  • Injury must result in loss within 365 days.
  • Covers accidental death or dismemberment while occupying common carrier.
  • Self-inflicted injuries.
  • Illness or disease.
  • Acts of war or terrorism.
  • Piloting an aircraft.
  • Criminal acts.
trip cancellation Start Claim
✅ Yes
$2,500 per person ($10,000 total)
  • Must cancel travel arrangements with supplier immediately when cause arises.
  • Must notify Administrator within 48 hours of the cause for cancellation.
  • Eligible expenses must be charged to the account or paid with Scene+ points.
  • Reimbursement limited to non-refundable prepaid expenses.
  • Pre-existing conditions not stable in the 90 days (under 75) or 180 days (75+) before booking.
  • Travel advisories issued before booking.
  • Known events that could prevent travel.
  • Pregnancy complications within 9 weeks of expected delivery.
  • Mental or emotional disorders.
trip interruption Start Claim
✅ Yes
$5,000 per person ($25,000 total)
  • Must notify Administrator immediately when cause arises.
  • Covers additional transport costs to return home or rejoin trip.
  • Covers unused portion of non-refundable expenses.
  • Includes Trip Disruption benefits for missed connections due to specific causes.
  • Pre-existing conditions not stable in the 90 days (under 75) or 180 days (75+) before booking.
  • Travel advisories issued before departure.
  • Pregnancy complications within 9 weeks of expected delivery.
  • Participation in extreme sports.
  • Alcohol or drug abuse.
trip delay Start Claim
✅ Yes
$1,000
  • Flight must be delayed by at least 4 hours.
  • No alternative transportation made available within 4 hours.
  • Full cost of the flight must be charged to the card or paid with Scene+ points.
  • Covers hotel, meals, refreshments, and sundry items.
  • Includes $100 for entertainment.
  • Criminal offences or illegal acts.
  • Acts of war.
  • Losses paid by other insurance (this is second payor insurance).
lost baggage Start Claim
✅ Yes
$2,500 per person ($5,000 combined max)
  • Full cost of ticket must be charged to the card or paid with Scene+ points.
  • Baggage must be checked with a common carrier.
  • Must notify Administrator within 90 days of loss.
  • Must provide police or carrier report.
  • Money, securities, credit cards.
  • Cameras and electronic equipment.
  • Sporting equipment (except golf and ski gear).
  • Art objects and antiques.
  • Baggage not checked.
delayed baggage Start Claim
✅ Yes
$1,000
  • Baggage delayed more than 4 hours from arrival.
  • Items must be purchased within 4 days of arrival.
  • Coverage ends when baggage is returned.
  • Full cost of ticket must be charged to card or paid with Scene+ points.
  • Delays on return flight to home province.
  • Expenses incurred after baggage return.
  • Money, securities, tickets.
  • Losses from criminal acts.
rental car Start Claim
✅ Yes
Up to actual cash value
  • Must decline rental agency's CDW/LDW.
  • Full cost of rental must be charged to card or paid with Scene+ points.
  • Rental period must not exceed 48 days.
  • Limited to one vehicle rental at a time.
  • Must inspect vehicle for damage before taking possession.
  • Trucks and pick-up trucks.
  • Vans (other than minivans).
  • Off-road vehicles.
  • Motorcycles and mopeds.
  • Vehicles over $85,000 MSRP.
cell phone protection Start Claim
✅ Yes
$1,000
Ded: $25 to $100 depending on price
  • Must purchase new device and charge full price to account, OR
  • Fund device through a plan and pay all monthly bills with the account.
  • Coverage limited to 2 years from purchase.
  • Depreciation of 2% per month applies.
  • Deductible applies based on purchase price.
  • Accessories and batteries.
  • Devices for resale or commercial use.
  • Refurbished or used devices.
  • Mysterious disappearance.
  • Theft from baggage unless hand-carried.
purchase protection Start Claim
✅ Yes
Purchase price (Lifetime max $60,000 combined)
  • Full purchase price must be charged to card or paid with Scene+ points.
  • Items must be new personal property.
  • Covers loss, theft, or damage.
  • Gifts are covered.
  • Cash, tickets, negotiable instruments.
  • Animals and living plants.
  • Perishables (food, liquor).
  • Motorized vehicles and parts.
  • Used or pre-owned items.
  • Jewelry in baggage not under personal supervision.
extended warranty Start Claim
✅ Yes
Purchase price (Lifetime max $60,000 combined)
  • Triples original manufacturer's warranty up to 2 additional years.
  • Full purchase price must be charged to card or paid with Scene+ points.
  • Must register items with warranties of 5 years or more within 1 year.
  • Valid only on warranties valid in Canada or US.
  • Motorized vehicles and parts.
  • Used or refurbished items.
  • Items for business use.
  • Living plants.

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