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Travel Services

Whether you are a frequent traveller or just planning a special vacation, the Education Credit Union can provide you with some valuable services to make your trip easier. In conjunction with our partners, we can assist you with travel insurance, MasterCard® travel services such as trip cancellation, out-of-province medical insurance, emergency cash
and a host of other benefits.

We also carry American Express® Travellers Cheques to guard against the loss or theft of your travel funds.

Talk to us when planning your next getaway to see how ECU travel services can benefit you and your family.

Member Card
Your Member Card provides easy access to funds at thousands of automated teller machines around the world, as well as convenient and safe purchases using the Interac Direct Payment system.

Note: Surcharge free withdrawals can be made wherever you see THE EXCHANGE® logo on ATMs across Canada. As an added bonus, Exchange and "No Sur" ATMs in the United States are also surcharge free in most states.*

To find a location convenient to you visit the-exchange and click on ATM Locations.

Travel Insurance
Members coast to coast feel secure in the knowledge that CUIS Travel Insurance stands out as a leader. CUIS travel insurance offers unique protection rated specifically for the area where you plan to travel which includes:

  • Out of Province Emergency Excess Hospital and Medical
  • Visitors to Canada Hospital and Medical
  • Air Flight Accident
  • Trip Interruption
  • Accidental Death and Disablement

You can begin coverage as soon as you need it - even today! Phone or visit the branch, or call the toll-free number 1-877-885-2847 on Saturdays.

Mastercard Credit Card

  • Out-of-Province/Country Travel Health Plan (up to 70 years)
  • Trip Cancellation Insurance (up to 70 years)
  • MasterTrip®
  • MasterRental® and much more!

Consider the Gold or Platinum Class MasterCard to take advantage of the many travel features offered. The Platinum Class MasterCard includes an exclusive travel rewards program that provides higher redemption values than most other programs. In addition, you receive Platinum class travel rewards with no restrictions on travel - any seat, any carrier (airline, cruise, ski package, etc.), any travel time (even during seat sales and blackout periods) and any destination.

Travellers Cheques
We offer American Express Travellers Cheques so you can travel with peace of mind. If lost or stolen they are usually refundable within 24 hours. Plus they provide you with the peace of mind knowing that behind every Cheque is someone who can help in a travel emergency, with 24/7 Customer Service Support, refunds if lost or stolen and worldwide acceptance. Simply visit your branch for immediate purchase of Canadian or US cheques, or notify us in advance to order foreign currencies.

Emergency Services
To report a lost or stolen credit union MasterCard or Member Cards within Canada or the United States, please call 1-800-LOST-1111 or 1-800-567-8111, and from outside Canada or the U.S. please call 1-306-566-1276, collect. Your card will be cancelled immediately and replacement cards will be ordered. You can also request emergency cash, billable to your card account, to keep you going until the card arrives.

Emergency Numbers

Lost/Stolen Cards
Within Canada 1-800-567-8111
Outside Canada 1-306-566-1276 (Collect)

CUIS Travel Insurance Holders
Emergency Assistance
Toll free Canada/US 1-800-995-1662
Toll free worldwide 1-800-842-08420 or 00-842-08420

American Express Travellers Cheques
Toll free Canada 1-866-296-5198
Toll free US 1-800-221-7282
For additional information/numbers please visit the American Express website.