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Visa Infinite
Travel Assistance Services
Emergency Services
Visa Conierge
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Table of Contents
Section A. Introduction
A.1. About this Guide ............................................................................................................ 03
A.2. Visa Infinite .................................................................................................................... 03
A.3. Definitions of the Benefits Described in this Guide ....................................................... 04
A.4. General Provisions of the Program ................................................................................ 05
Section B. Other Benefits
B.1. Travel Assistance Services ........................................................................................... 06
B.2. Emergency Services ...................................................................................................... 07
B.3. Visa Concierge ............................................................................................................... 08
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Section A. Introduction
A.1 About this Guide
This document is intended to be used as a guide for quick reference on the Travel Assistance
Services, Emergency Services and Visa Concierge benefits offered to the Visa Infinite
Cardholders and their beneficiaries, as defined below.
The benefits referred to in Section B hereof, namely, Travel Assistance, Emergency Services
and Visa Concierge are offered to the Visa Infinite cardholders and their beneficiaries by
AXA Assistance USA, Inc. (“AXA”). The benefits offered in Section B have worldwide
coverage and those benefits stem from a relationship of services rendered which exists
between Visa and AXA. Visa is merely taker of the services of AXA and acts before it on
behalf of the beneficiaries, with no obligation to making any payments in their favor.
Enjoy reading and refer to this guide whenever you have any doubts about the Travel
Assistance Services, Emergency Services and Visa Concierge benefits offered by your Visa
Infinite Card. Below you will find some information about this product.
If you want information about other
benefits provided by Visa Infinite Card,
visit the page www.visa.com.br/visainfinite.
A.2. Visa Infinite Visa Infinite is Visa’s most complete and
exclusive card, developed for special customers. It is intended for affluent consumers who
are frequently travelling abroad and require the full availability of services, insurance and
credit.
Visa Infinite offers the inclusion of all the benefits Visa offers.
The Visa Infinite Card is accepted in more than 30 million merchants, in 150 countries and
territories, and can be used to withdraw cash in local currency in more than one million
ATMs.
For more information on the benefits provided by your Visa Infinite Card, please access
www.visa.com.br/visainfinite, or contact by phone the following numbers through toll free:
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0800-891-3679 (Brazil), 1-800-396-9665 (USA and Canada)1, or collect calls: 1-303-967-
1098 (other countries)1e2
. 1 For calls made by mobile phone, all roaming charges are user responsibility.
2 Collect call through an international operator.
A.3. Definitions of the Benefits described in this Guide*
(* = specific restrictions may apply. Please refer to the specific section of the benefit in
question)
BENEFICIARIES: The Visa Infinite CARDHOLDER, his/her spouse and children
considered ECONOMICALLY DEPENDENT, minor of 23 years of age, under - the benefits
provided for in Section B, subject to the provisions of applicable laws.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Communication channel and available facilities (equipment,
systems and staff) which purpose is to make the interface between Visa and customers. It can
be accessed through the following telephone
numbers: 0800-891-3679 (Brazil), 1-800-396-9665
(USA and Canada)1, or collect calls: 1-303-967-1098
(other countries)1e2
. 1 For calls made by mobile phone, all roaming
charges are user responsibility. 2
Collect call through an international operator.
SPOUSE: person related to the CARDHOLDER by
marriage or common-law marriage (união estável),
under the applicable laws in force.
ECONOMIC DEPENDENTS: CARDHOLDER’s
single children and under 23 years old who
cumulatively: (a) reside with the CARDHOLDER or
are under his/her responsibility; and (b) are
financially supported by the CARDHOLDER. This definition includes the CARDHOLDER’s
stepchildren.
CLAIM FORM: document to be supplied by CUSTOMER SERVICE, upon notification of
an incident or request for benefit, which must be filled out and returned together with the
required documents within the deadlines for each of the benefits presented.
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CARDHOLDER: individual who holds an active and valid Visa Infinite Card, issued in its
name in Brazil, as holder or additional holder.
THE TRAVEL ASSISTANCE BENEFIT UNDER SECTION B IS ONLY APPLICABLE
TO ELIGIBLE TRIPS (AS DEFINED UNDER SECTION B) WHICH ARE OUTSIDE THE
BENEFICIARY'S COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE AND THE COUNTRY OF CARD
ISSUANCE.
A.4. GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE PROGRAM
HOW DO I SUBMIT A REQUEST?
The CARDHOLDER, the one designated by the CARDHOLDER or the CARDHOLDER’s
representative, as applicable, should contact the CUSTOMER SERVICE immediately but, in
any case, within the time limit established for each of the benefits provided, even if not yet in
possession of the documents that will support the CLAIM FORM. Delayed communication
may result in the loss of benefit.
The CUSTOMER SERVICE’s operator will answer any of the CARDHOLDER’s questions
and send a CLAIM FORM.
Upon receiving the CLAIM FORM, the CARDHOLDER, the one designated by the
CARDHOLDER or the CARDHOLDER’s representative, as applicable, must fill out the
form and return it along with the required documentation required for each offered benefit.
These documents must be submitted up to 90 days (depending on the program) from the
initial contact with the CUSTOMER SERVICE to the addresses below:
AXA
122 S. Michigan Avenue
Suite 1100
Chicago, Illinois 60603
LOSS OF BENEFITS
The BENEFICIARIES shall use their best efforts to avoid or reduce any loss or damage to the
service provider (AXA) property under this program.
BENEFICIARIES will lose their right to the benefits under the terms of this program if they
make any claim they know to be false or fraudulent in any respect.
CONVERTING AMOUNTS INTO FOREIGN CURRENCY
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The foreign currency amounts mentioned in this guide will be converted into Brazilian reais
based on foreign currency’s sale rate (PTAX 800) published by the Central Bank of Brazil at
the day the credit card cycle is closed for the month after the incident occur and is reflect in
the Account statement. In the event this information is not available, the FX rate to be used
will be the one from the day before the payment of the claim.
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Section B. Other Benefits
B.1. Travel Assistance Services
Introduction
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ “SECTION A. INTRODUCTION" ABOVE BEFORE
READING THE ITEM BELOW. IN PARTICULAR, THE READING OF ITEM "A.3.
DEFINITIONS OF THE BENEFITS INCLUDED IN THIS GUIDE" AND ITEM "A.4.
GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE PROGRAM" IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR THE
UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONCEPTS USED HEREINBELOW, AS WELL AS FOR
KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXCLUSIONS THAT APPLY TO THIS BENEFIT.
Assistance prior to travel
Information on visas, entry permits, immunizations and documentation requirements;
Weather information;
Exchange rate information;
Maps;
Information on the destination countries and their major cities;
Information on culture and customs at the destinations;
ATMs locations.
Assistance during travel
Assistance with lost baggage;
Assistance with emergency ticket replacement;
Emergency message services;
Legal assistance; referrals to attorneys and bail
payment;
Assistance with the delivery of valuable
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documents; and
Activation of Visa’s medical services.
Visa Infinite Cardholders: Worldwide
Cardholder’s card Reach Area
Visa Infinite Worldwide
B.2. Emergency Services
Introduction
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ “SECTION A. INTRODUCTION" ABOVE BEFORE
READING THE ITEM BELOW. IN PARTICULAR, THE READING OF ITEM "A.3.
DEFINITIONS FOR THE BENEFITS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE" AND ITEM "A.4.
GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE PROGRAM" IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR THE
UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONCEPTS USED HEREINBELOW, AS WELL AS FOR
KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXCLUSIONS THAT APPLY TO THIS BENEFIT.
Visa Infinite CARDHOLDERS are provided the following assistance, anywhere in the world,upon
request:
Emergency Card Replacement
This service enables the CARDHOLDER to receive a replacement card anywhere in the world
in the event of loss or theft of the original card.
The issuance of Emergency Card Replacement is subject to your Bank Approval’s
Emergency Cash Advance
The CARDHOLDER can request an emergency cash advance on his/her account and receive
it anywhere in the world.
The processing of the Emergency Cash Advance as well as its credit limit shall be subject to
your Bank Approval’s.
Cardholder’s card Reach Area
Visa Infinite Worldwide
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B.3. Visa Concierge
Introduction
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ “SECTION A. INTRODUCTION" ABOVE BEFORE
READING THE ITEM BELOW. IN PARTICULAR, THE READING OF ITEM "A.3.
DEFINITIONS FOR THE BENEFITS DESCRIBEDIN THIS GUIDE" AND ITEM "A.4.
GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE PROGRAM" IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR THE
UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONCEPTS USED HEREINBELOW, AS WELL AS FOR
KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXCLUSIONS THAT APPLY TO THIS BENEFIT.
Visa Infinite CARDHOLDERS have at their disposal a service known as Visa Concierge, which has
been specially created to provide CARDHOLDERS with any kind of information and assistance they
may need.
The Concierge service is available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, to help CARDHOLDERs in
emergency situations or simply to send gifts, purchase tickets and tours, rent vehicles, make
reservations for theatre plays or provide any other information or assistance that CARDHOLDERS
may need, both in Brazil and anywhere in the world.
Convenience
The Visa Concierge service saves time and makes the CARDHOLDER’s life easier by offering free
benefits such as:
24 hours per day, 7 days per week assistance;
Recommendations that help the Cardholder choose the travel and entertainment options that
best match his/her style; and
All of the information and assistance that the CARDHOLDER may need, anywhere in the
world.
Travel information
Coordination of itineraries and tours;
Information on visas, passports, entry visas, immunizations and documentation requirements;
Weather information;
Exchange rate information;
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Maps;
Information on the destination country and its major cities;
Information on the culture and customs of the destinations;
Travel assistance
Flight reservation and confirmation;
Hotel reservation;
Reservation and assistance for reserving rental vehicles, including luxury cars;
Assistance buying and sending gifts;
Emergency messages delivery; and
Translation services Reservations
Information on schedules and tickets for the opera, ballet, theatre plays, concerts, museums
and other cultural events and activities;
Special event information and reservations;
Information on sporting events;
Restaurant information and reservations;
Nightlife information and reservations.
Entertainment information
Tours and visits to tourist attractions
Recommendations, hours and reservations for
tennis courts and tee times;
Recommendations and reservations at spas,
gyms, and sports clubs; and
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Information on special sports facilities in the area.
Purchases and gifts
Send flower arrangements, balloons, baskets and gift packages;
Gift suggestions and ideas;
Help locating hard to find articles*; and
Information on the best shopping locations in the area.
* Visa Concierge will strive to meet the requests of our CARDHOLDERS. Notwithstanding, we reserve the right
to deny services considered absurd or inappropriate or that violate moral, ethical or legal principles. The Visa
Concierge program is managed by a third party which will answer the requests based on availability. This
program is provided free of charge, but it is the Client responsibility to bear the costs of the services and
products commercialized by third parties and requested by the Client through the Visa Concierge.
Cardholder’s card Visa Concierge
Visa Infinite Standard benefit