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Travel Insurance Reviews Travelex Travel Basic

Travel Basic is a budget friendly plan offering comprehensive trip cost protection as well as coverage for other unforeseen events that may arise during your trip. Coverages include Trip Cancellation and Interruption, Baggage Loss or Delay, Travel Delays, and Emergency Medical Evacuation. Coverage on this plan is primary, meaning you don't have to submit claims through other insurance first.

To learn more, see the Travelex Travel Basic product page.

Customers who have taken a cruise rated the Travelex Travel Basic plan
4.60 out of 5
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We were pleased with the ease of the application process and easy-to-understand explanation of the coverage offered.
Beverly T. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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cruise
Travelex Travel Basic
I had occasion to file a claim with Travelex previously, and that was the reason we chose them again for coverage. They were fast and easy to work with through the claims process.
DANNA W. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Travelex Travel Basic
This was my first claim with the many trips I've insured. I was very pleased with the response time and all aspects of my claim. Thank you.
Hazel B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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  • Empty Comment
The trip included a
cruise
tour
Travelex Travel Basic
Fortunately it was not needed; but having it contributed to the relaxed feeling a cruise shoud have.
Philip H. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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  • Empty Comment
The trip included a
cruise
Travelex Travel Basic
Thanks InsureMyTrip for your advice on the Travelex Travel Basic plan. This plan is just what I wanted and needed as a senior citizen on Medicare. I especially like the primary insurance aspect of the plan that provides a no hassle ingredient. I will try to purchase this plan again if offered.
Robert C. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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  • Empty Comment
The trip included a
cruise
Travelex Travel Basic
Did not need to use this plan, however it was good knowing that we had it.
james w. m. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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  • Empty Comment
The trip included a
cruise
Travelex Travel Basic
We did not have to use it but it is good to know you have a plan in place. Remember to carry a copy of the plan with you in your travels so you have all the information you should the need arise.
Robert l. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Travelex Travel Basic
We had no claim so we cannot comment on customer service or claim handling.
diana l. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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  • Empty Comment
The trip included a
cruise
tour
Travelex Travel Basic
It worked just fine. Fortunately did not need it. Thank you.
Roberta S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Travelex Travel Basic
This plan did not require processing the claim through our personal health insurance; thus, we submitted our request for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred on our trip directly to Travelex. Our claim was approved and we eventually received our refund.

During the month that transpired from when I mailed the claim to receipt of a check, I called twice to track status of the claim. I called a week after mailing the paperwork to confirm that it had been received. The claims representative told me that processing would take 3 weeks. I called again at the 3 week mark and was told that a decision would be made by the end of the week. I told the claims representative that I was shopping for travel insurance for two international trips that we plan to make next year and that I was hesitant to use Travelex again due to the extended processing time for claims. Her response was "you can do what you want, but claims processing takes 3 weeks." I was quite taken aback at this response, I have worked in Customer Service and I would never put off a customer as she did.

I might use Travelex again if the price is right and the coverage is appropriate for our needs. I will have to prepare myself, however, for less that professional service from the claims department representatives if need arises to contact them.
John B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Thank you for your feedback on the policy. One of the great benefits of purchasing a Travelex product is that they offer primary coverage. Primary coverage means that the travel insurance provider will reimburse without requiring the involvement of primary collectible insurance. We are sorry to learn that you were dissatisfied with the customer service you received from the claims department and length of time it took to process the claim. Generally, travel insurance claims can take up to 4 weeks to complete. However, for customers who feel like the claims process is taking an usually long time, InsureMyTrip can assign a customer advocate to attempt to expedite the claim. Our representatives are available 7 days a week by calling 800-487-4722.
    Dec 09,2014
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