Travelling

Preparing to travel abroad? We can help you plan your trip so you can make the most of it.

Follow our tips when planning your next trip

Travelling takes time and planning. Learn how our products and services can help you.

Planning with us has its benefits

  • Tips for financing your trip
  • Travel insurance solutions
  • Ways to manage your finances anywhere in the world

Plan your finances

Want to know if your trip is financially doable? Our tool and tips can help you not break the bank.

Stick to a budget to save money

Read our tips to help you set a budget and save money.

This link opens the article Tips to help you save and stick to your budget.

Plan for foreign currency costs

Exchange rates can affect your travel budget. Use our tool to help you plan.

This link opens the page Exchange rates – Currency notes.

Save for your trip

Need to save for your trip? Log in to AccèsD and use the Savings goals tool to plan your savings.

This link opens the Savings goals tool in AccèsD.

Find your borrowing solution

Have a project that'll cost at least $1,000? Use our tool on AccèsD to help you choose the financing that's right for you.

Find your borrowing solution on AccèsD.

Limit ATM fees

Save money during your trip by using your financial institution's ATMs or those affiliated with the Interac®, Visa*, Mastercard® or PLUS* networks. Certain fees may apply.

Are you a Desjardins member? With your transaction plan, you can use Groupe Crédit Mutuel-CIC External link. ATMs while in France or Desjardins Bank ATMs while in Florida. If you have a Desjardins Bank account, you also have access to 56,000 ATMs throughout the US and certain regions of Europe.

Protect yourself with insurance

When you travel outside your home province, even for a day, travel insurance will protect you from the unexpected.

Individual travel insurance

Don't have travel insurance? There's still time to find a plan that suits your needs.

  • Various coverage options (healthcare, accident, cancellation, baggage)
  • 24/7 assistance services

See our travel insurance coverage This link opens the page Travel insurance.

Read our travel insurance article This link opens the article 5 good reasons to have travel insurance.

See our travel insurance FAQ This link opens the travel insurance FAQ.

4 more ways to get insured

Individual travel insurance is one way to protect yourself when travelling. Your credit card or group insurance may also include travel insurance coverage. View your documents to learn more about conditions, exclusions and limitations that may apply.

Credit card

Many of our credit cards offer full coverage travel insurance.

Group insurance

Some group plans include travel insurance with healthcare and cancellation coverage.

Auto insurance

Your auto insurance covers renting a car or driving your own car within Canada and the United States.

Home and civil liability insurance

Your home and civil liability insurance protects your home while you're away. It can also protect you if you become civilly liable during your trip.

Take advantage of your credit card perks

Using credit cards is a convenient way to pay for expenses while travelling. With our Odyssey® credit cards, you can benefit from many travel perks.

These include:

See our credit cards This link opens the page Credit cards.

See our FAQ on using credit cards abroad This link opens the FAQ on using credit cards abroad.

Good to know

On eligible transactions, your BONUSDOLLARS can pay all or a portion of your travel-related expenses:[ 1 ] note

  • Accommodations (bed and breakfast, hostel, hotel, short-term rental)
  • Transportation (plane, car, train, bus)
  • Restaurants
  • Entertainment