Exclusively yours with the BOV Platinum Card
- Minimum Credit limit of €15,000
- Free BOV Internet Banking Services
- Life Assurance Cover
- Global Customer Assistance Service
- Priority Pass
- International Airline Passengers Association
- Travel and Purchase Protection Insurance
Life Assurance
BOV Visa Platinum personal main cardholders are automatically entitled for Life Assurance cover underwritten by MAPFRE Middlesea p.l.c. through Antes Insurance Brokers Ltd. Cover is automatic for personal principal cardholders, other than those who are 75 years of age and over. The policy covers the outstanding liability on the BOV Visa Platinum account up to a maximum of €7,000. No medical underwriting is required and the sum assured is payable to the Bank on the death of the cardholder due to any cause, obviously subject to the policy’s normal terms and conditions.
Notification of date of death of the eligible cardholder must reach the Bank within six (6) months from date of death
Travel and Purchase Protection Insurance
As a BOV Visa Platinum cardholder you can benefit from free Travel Insurance (for not longer than 90 days each trip subject that a return ticket is held on departure) and Purchase Protection Insurance cover.
Travel
The BOV Visa Platinum card travel insurance policy covers the Main Cardholder, spouse or cohabiting partner and children under the age of 18, or under 23 provided they are full time students. The eligible member is covered until reaching the age of 76 years.
Submit your travel claim through the
Antes Travel Claims Online Portal or click
here to download the Travel Insurance Claim Form.
Purchase Protection
To qualify for Purchase Protection Insurance, you will need to pay for the full value of your purchases with your BOV Visa Platinum Card. If you use your card for purchases both locally and abroad, you are automatically covered for 90 days from date of purchase.
The Travel Insurance Policy is underwritten by MAPFRE Middlesea p.l.c. Optional extensions, as specified on the policy, can be acquired by the cardholder, by contacting Antes Insurance Brokers Ltd. directly on +356 2385 5800/1 or by email on [email protected] Any additional premium, which may be due in this case, is to be paid and borne by the cardholder. The Purchase Protection Insurance is underwritten by MAPFRE Middlesea p.l.c.
Both policies are arranged through Antes Insurance Brokers Ltd. and all related claims, queries and complaints are to be directed to them.
Priority Pass
Priority Pass is the world’s largest independent airport lounge access programme. The programme, which is continuously expanding, gives you access to hundreds of lounges worldwide. This includes the most popular airports around the world, including Malta International Airport.
Established in 1992, priority Pass has millions of members. All these travellers are able to enjoy the comfortable and relaxed environment of VIP lounges throughout the world. Now, as a BOV Visa Platinum cardholder you can enjoy this exclusive privilege without having to pay the applicable annual membership fee, currently of US$99, which is waived for you our premium cardholder. To apply for the card please contact your nearest branch. There is a small lounge visit fee, currently US$ 32 per person, per visit, and will be charged to your BOV Visa Platinum Card Account.
BOV Visa Platinum cardholders will receive a membership card. You are invited to apply for this exclusive membership by filling in and returning
this form.
VISA Luxury Collection
Bank of Valletta is proud to offer the VISA LUXURY COLLECTION to all its BOV Visa Platinum cardholders. The VISA Luxury Hotel Collection comprises some of the world's most intriguing and prestigious hotels developed exclusively for Visa premium cardholders. Gathered together by Visa invitation and appraised regularly, all properties, from boutique gems to world-famous hotels, provide guests with an exclusive, unique collection of benefits, specially designed to offer an unparalleled experience.
As a BOV Visa Platinum cardholder you too can enjoy the splendor of these properties when travelling abroad. Furthermore, your BOV Visa Platinum also gives you access to an exclusive set of guaranteed perks, such as:
- Automatic room upgrade upon arrival*
- Free in-room Internet
- Complimentary continental breakfast
- 3PM check-out*
- VIP Guest status
- One $25 (or equivalent currency) food or beverage voucher per stay
* when available
These benefits are made available to you when booking your accommodation by means of your BOV Visa Platinum card through the Visa Luxury Collection website using this link.
All travel arrangements are to be undertaken directly by the cardholder through the Visa Luxury Collection website and in connection with the relative hotel. The Bank is not responsible for any travel arrangements.
BOV Cards Loyalty Rewards Programme
The BOV Cards Loyalty Rewards Programme is available with the BOV Visa Gold, Platinum and BOV Skypass Cards. Participation is free of charge and cardholders earn 1 BOV Point for every Euro spent. Click here to find out more about the BOV Cards Loyalty Rewards Programme.
Free Internet Banking
We are also providing access to the range of BOV 24x7 services free of charge on a permanent basis to all personal Platinum cardholders. If the cardholder is already a subscriber this service will be given free from the next renewal.
Customer Assistance
Any BOV Visa Platinum cardholder can call on 2275 7676 to query a transaction or report a card lost or stolen. This 24-hour help line has been provided exclusively for Platinum cardholders.
We have added an extra level of security for Visa payments, which protects you from the unauthorized use of your credit card.
3D Secure technology consists of the programs 'Verified by Visa'.