The Desjardins Odyssey range: cards with travel benefits
Bored of the same old routine? Booking a trip is a great way to make unforgettable memories. Learn to get the most from the travel benefits that come with Desjardins Odyssey® credit cards.1 Whether you’re jet-setting across the globe or driving to the next province over, embarking on an epic journey or taking a quick weekend getaway, mapping out every detail or going where the wind takes you: Check out the various perks your credit card has to offer. We bet you’ll love them!
Protect your trip with a range of insurance
With Desjardins Odyssey® credit cards, you could get travel insurance* for up to 60 consecutive days** at no additional cost. So in the event of an accident or health problem outside your home province, you, your spouse and dependent children could receive emergency care of up to $5,000,000 per person.
What if your luggage were stolen, damaged by an authorized public carrier or delayed by more than 6 hours?
You may be eligible for compensation ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 per person, depending on your credit card coverage.2 Find out what coverage is included based on the cards.
Relax at a Desjardins Odyssey Lounge®
If you’re flying out of the Montréal-Trudeau Airport to anywhere outside of Canada, your Odyssey® credit card could get you into one of our two luxurious lounges. Each Desjardins Odyssey Lounge® has comfortable chairs, snacks, beverages and free Wi-Fi. It’s the perfect place to kick back and relax while waiting for your flight.
Earn BONUSDOLLARS®
Whether you’re booking flights, renting a car, enjoying a night out, or shopping, you can use your credit card to pay for it all. And many of the purchases you make with your Odyssey® credit card also earn you BONUSDOLLARS®. You can redeem them to invest in savings products, choose a gift card from the BONUSDOLLARS®[3] catalogue, or pay off certain purchases made with your card.
Save when you rent a car
Planning to rent a vehicle at your destination? Look for the Hertz®, Thrifty® and Dollar® signs—you may get exclusive discounts. You don’t need to pay extra for collision insurance. When you use your card to pay for your car rental, up to 48 consecutive days of coverage may already be included.4
Take advantage of additional coverage on your purchases
When you buy eligible items with your credit card, you could be covered in the event of loss, theft or damage. This may even include certain items purchased outside Canada!4 Some cards may also offer an extended warranty that can double or triple the original manufacturer’s warranty.
Use your card safely
To help prevent fraud, check your transactions regularly, whether you used your credit card in person, online or over the phone. Aside from that, never share confidential information with anyone you don’t know and trust. If there is fraudulent activity on your card, you can rest assured that you won’t be held liable for unauthorized transactions thanks to Zero Liability.5
Can’t find your credit card?
Is your card is lost or stolen? To prevent fraudulent transactions, just log in to AccèsD or the Desjardins mobile services app to temporarily lock your card yourself. Do it anytime, anywhere.
Why not use your credit card ... through your phone?
Don’t want to carry your wallet or purse everywhere, but your phone’s never far away? Download Apple Pay® or Google Pay® on your device and pair it with an eligible credit card.*** Just hold your phone near participating merchant terminals to pay for purchases of up to $250. No contact required. It’s easy, practical and secure! Still have doubts? Follow our guide.
Travel is easier and more fun when you take advantage of all the perks offered with your credit card. Take a moment to compare our cards and find the one that best fits your needs.
What will your next destination be?
Annual fees and fixed annual interest rates (like the interest rate on purchases and the interest rate on cash advances) can change with 30 days’ notice.
* Desjardins Insurance refers to Desjardins General Insurance Inc. Certain conditions, exclusions and limitations may apply. Desjardins Insurance™ and its logo are trademarks of the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, used under licence. These tips are provided for information and prevention purposes only. They are general in nature, and Desjardins Insurance cannot be held liable for them. We recommend using caution and consulting an expert for comprehensive, tailored advice.
** Emergency Health Care, Baggage and Trip Cancellation coverages are underwritten by Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company. An insurance policy specifying all terms and conditions will be provided upon obtaining the card. If you’ll be taking a longer trip, you must take out extended coverage with the same insurer to get your free days of coverage. Some conditions and restrictions apply.
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.
Hertz®, Five Star and Gold Plus Rewards are registered trademarks of Hertz System, Inc., used under licence. © 2026 Hertz System, Inc.
Dollar® and Thrifty® are registered trademarks of DTG Operations, Inc., used under licence. © 2026 DTG Operations, Inc.
Apple Pay® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Google Pay® is a registered trademark of Google LLC.
1 Credit is not be appropriate for all situations. You may incur interest charges if you use your credit card, especially you carry a balance over an extended period. It may not be the best choice for consolidating your debts or paying for expenses that you can’t pay back quickly. Make sure you understand the terms and conditions, especially interest rates, applicable fees and repayment terms. Use credit responsibly so you don’t end up with more debt than you can handle.
2 To learn about the conditions, limitations and exclusions that apply, please check your credit card’s travel insurance policy.
3 BONUSDOLLARS are calculated as a percentage of the purchases made with the card. Merchandise returns, cash advances, equal payment cash advances, RRSP cash advances, promotional and regular cheques, in-store Accord D financing, interest charges, purchases of foreign currency, electronic funds transfers, money orders and any type of purchase made in a casino do not earn cash back.
4 Insurance coverage is underwritten by American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida (ABIC). ABIC and its affiliated companies and subsidiaries operate in Canada under the corporate name Assurant®. Assurant is a registered trademark of Assurant Inc. Details of your insurance coverage, including definitions, benefits, limitations and exclusions, are in the Certificate of Insurance provided with your card.
5 Under Section123.1 of Quebec’s Consumer Protection Act: Despite section 123, the consumer is held liable for the losses incurred by the card issuer if the latter proves that the consumer committed a gross fault as regards the protection of the related personal identification number. If there is fraudulent activity on your card and you haven’t been grossly negligent about protecting your personal identification number, you can rest assured that you won’t be held liable for unauthorized transactions thanks to Zero Liability.
*** Eligible cards include Visa credit cards and personal Mastercard credit cards, Desjardins Debit Cards and Desjardins prepaid cards. Corporate cards and the U.S. Visa card are not eligible for mobile payment.