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Credit card travel protections may vary when paying taxes on award flights
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Augusta Stone Associate credit cards writer | The Points Guy

Credit card travel protections can offer valuable peace of mind for travelers, covering issues such as trip delays, cancellations, and baggage problems. However, the applicability of these benefits when using points or miles for award flights can vary significantly among credit cards.

For those holding a Chase Sapphire Reserve or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, the outlook is positive. These cards provide coverage even when only taxes and fees are paid with the card on an award flight. As stated in the benefits guide: "The Cardholder and Immediate Family Members are covered when ... the Cardholder charges all or a portion of a Trip to his or her Credit Card Account and/or Rewards programs associated with the Account."

Similarly, The Platinum Card from American Express offers trip cancellation and interruption insurance if the full amount of a trip is charged to the card, either directly or through points. According to their terms: "You must charge the full amount of a Covered Trip to your Eligible Card or in combination with your Eligible Card and accumulated points." However, for baggage delay reimbursement coverage, it requires payment for the entire ticket.

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The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card also provides some benefits under similar conditions. The benefits guide states: "To be eligible for this coverage, You need to purchase either a portion or the entire cost of Your Common Carrier fare using Your Account." However, this card does not offer delayed baggage coverage.

In conclusion, while premium credit cards often include comprehensive travel protections, these benefits might not always apply when only taxes and fees are paid on award flights. Travelers should carefully review their card's terms to ensure they have adequate protection.

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