Plan your trip

Dreaming about your next trip? See our tips to help you plan so you can enjoy your time away.

Before you leave

Whether you’re going away for a week or a month, planning a trip takes time. Here’s how to get started.

Review your finances

Estimate the cost of your trip and set a budget. This can help reduce travel stress.

Tools to help

Your budget

Calculate your income and expenses to find out how much you can save each month.

Currency converter

Exchange rates can affect your travel budget. Use our currency converter to avoid any surprises.

My savings goals

Find the savings account that’s right for you and set up automatic transfers to start saving at your own pace.

Get a travel credit card

Our Odyssey^® credit cards have a variety of benefits for travellers.

BONUSDOLLARS^® Rewards Program

Earn rewards when you buy plane tickets or book accommodation, for example, thanks to the travel category.

Auto rental collision and loss damage insurance

Get insurance to protect yourself financially if your rental car is damaged or stolen.

Odyssey Lounges at Montréal-Trudeau Airport

Travelling internationally? Enjoy the comfort and services of one of our lounges while you wait for your flight.

See our travel credit cards

Protect yourself with insurance

Having insurance can make all the difference in case of an accident or unexpected event.

Travel insurance

Build a plan that works for you and travel with peace of mind. Coverage options include emergency healthcare, trip cancellation or modification, and baggage.

Learn more about travel insurance

Car insurance

Check if your car insurance policy covers renting a car or driving your own car in Canada and the US.

Home insurance

Your home insurance protects your property and covers you for unintentional property damage or bodily harm you may cause to another person during your trip.

To avoid any unpleasant surprises, review your insurance coverage, exclusions and limitations. If you’re going on an extended trip and plan to rent your home while you’re away, contact us.

During your trip

What you need to know about using your credit and debit cards on your travels.

Use your credit card anywhere in the world

There’s no need to let us know you’re going on a trip. Our fraud prevention systems are designed to detect suspicious transactions 24/7, no matter where you are in the world.

Have questions about using your credit card abroad? See our FAQ.

Limit ATM fees

You can save on fees by using your financial institution’s ATMs or those affiliated with the Interac^®, Visa^*, Mastercard^® or PLUS* networks. Certain fees may apply.

If you’re a Desjardins member

You can use Groupe Crédit Mutuel-CIC ATMs in France and Desjardins Bank ATMs in Florida.1

If you have a Desjardins Bank account

You have access to over 55,000 ATMs with no additional fees in the US and certain regions of Europe.

The information on this site is intended to help you understand the product by providing a simple, clear summary of the nature and conditions of the insurance. Only the insurance contract will be used to settle legal disputes. Refer to the insurance contract for a full list of terms and conditions.

Damage insurance products are underwritten and distributed by Desjardins General Insurance Inc., provider of automobile, property and business insurance.

BONUSDOLLARS can be redeemed for eligible products and services within 60 days of buying them. BONUSDOLLARS will be deducted from the accrued balance at the time of redemption. They do not earn additional BONUSDOLLARS. BONUSDOLLARS exchanges for qualifying transactions cannot be used to cover the minimum card payment. Minimum redemption of 20 BONUSDOLLARS.*

Odyssey^® is a registered trademark of the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec.

BONUSDOLLARS^® is a registered trademark of the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec.

Interac^® is a registered trademark of Interac Corp. Used under licence.

Mastercard^® and World Elite^® are registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

^* Trademark of Visa International Service Association and used under licence.

Additional fees of $1.50, $3.00 or $5.00 may apply to withdrawals made from non-Desjardins ATMs affiliated with the Interac and PLUS networks. Some ATM operators also charge their own fees to use their machines. They must notify you via an on-screen message before processing the transaction, so you can choose to cancel the transaction. These fees are added to the amount of the withdrawal and are paid directly to the ATM operator. For more information, see the Service fees page.