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CHF 250,000 medical coverage and lounge access for CHF 200. Bern's gold card with real emergency protection.
The BEKB World Mastercard Gold delivers substantial travel insurance and Priority Pass lounge access at standard gold pricing. At CHF 200 annually with 20,000 welcome points, it's built for Bern residents who travel internationally and want genuine emergency protection. BEKB also offers this on Visa with identical benefits, so your network choice comes down to preference. See also the BEKB Visa Gold.
Is CHF 200 Worth It?
The insurance value tells the story. CHF 250,000 medical coverage abroad costs CHF 150-200 as standalone travel insurance for frequent travelers. Add the CHF 20,000 trip cancellation and CHF 15,000 trip interruption (worth CHF 50-80 standalone), and you're looking at CHF 200-280 in protection value alone.
The 20,000 welcome Surprize points (worth CHF 100-150) make year one a clear win. Ongoing, the insurance component alone justifies the annual fee for anyone traveling internationally 2-3 times per year.
What Actually Stands Out
CHF 250,000 in medical coverage protects against real catastrophes. Silver cards don't cover medical costs abroad at all. This Mastercard Gold handles helicopter evacuations (CHF 20,000+), US hospital stays (CHF 100,000+), and other scenarios that could wreck your finances.
You earn 1.5 Surprize points per CHF 1 spent, 50% more than silver tier. Standard Priority Pass membership provides lounge access at EUR 30 per visit. The World Mastercard designation adds minor hotel and experience perks through Priceless Cities. Our lounge access guide compares every Swiss card with lounge perks.
What Most Reviews Miss
The insurance only covers trips booked with this card. Pay for flights with a debit card or another credit card? The coverage doesn't apply. This catches people regularly. Always use your BEKB card for travel purchases if you want the protection. Also, coverage doesn't apply within Switzerland.
The lounge access costs EUR 30 per visit, not unlimited. Cards at CHF 500+ often include unlimited free entries. For moderate travelers (2-4 flights yearly), BEKB's pay-per-visit approach is more cost-effective than upgrading to a premium card you won't fully use.
The Bottom Line
A strong gold card for BEKB customers who travel internationally. The insurance provides genuine value, and German-speaking customer support helps when dealing with travel emergencies. Compare alternatives in our best premium credit cards in Switzerland guide.
Verdict: Solid insurance value at standard gold pricing. Worth it for any BEKB customer who flies abroad regularly.
PRO
- 20000 welcome bonus points
- Travel insurance coverage up to CHF 20,000
- Up to CHF 250,000 coverage for medical expenses
- Airport lounge access
- Apple Pay compatible
- Contactless payments for convenient transactions
- 1 welcome bonus points
- Up to 250,000 Swiss francs coverage for medical expenses on trips (up to 90 days)
CONTRO
- High annual fee (CHF 200)
- No concierge service
Dettagli della carta
In sintesi
Quota annuale
CHF 200
Tasso premi
1.5 punti/CHF
Comm. FX
1.75%
Bonus di benvenuto
20,000 points
Copertura assicurativa viaggio
CHF 20'000
Commissioni e Costi
Commissioni e Costi
Quota annuale primo anno
CHF 200
Quota annuale (dopo il primo anno)
CHF 200
Commissione valuta estera
1.75%
Prelievo Contanti (Nazionale)
4% (min CHF 10)
Prelievo Contanti (Internazionale)
5.75% (min CHF 10)
Commissione Ritardo Pagamento
CHF 20
Carte aggiuntive
CHF 50/carta/anno • Fino a 2 carte
Programma Premi
Programma Premi
Tipo di premi
Points
Tasso premi base
1.5 / CHF
Bonus di benvenuto
20,000 points
Assicurazione e Protezione
Assicurazione e Protezione
Copertura assicurativa viaggio
CHF 20'000
Copertura assicurativa medica
CHF 250'000
Protezione degli acquisti
CHF 2'000
Caratteristiche della Carta
Caratteristiche della Carta
Circuito della Carta
Mastercard
Tipo di Carta
Gold
Valuta
CHF
Requisito di reddito minimo
Nessun requisito di reddito
Limite di spesa mensile
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Accesso alle lounge aeroportuali
Accesso alle lounge aeroportuali disponibile
Servizio di concierge
Caratteristiche Principali
- 1 welcome bonus points
- Up to 250,000 Swiss francs coverage for medical expenses on trips (up to 90 days)
- Standard Priority Pass membership
- Contactless payments for convenient transactions
- 24-hour service and SMS notifications for enhanced customer support
Calcola se questa carta ne vale la pena per te
= CHF 30'000/year
Paghi
CHF 200
all'anno
Ricevi
CHF 900
valore stimato
In sintesi
+CHF 700
in tasca
Calcolo annuale:
CHF 30'000/yr × 1.5 points/CHF × 1 ct
20'000 points × 1 ct
Sposta il cursore per vedere il valore. Miles: 1,5 ct, punti: 1 ct.
Valutazione per Categoria
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Domande frequenti
- Is the BEKB World Mastercard Gold any different from the Visa Gold?
- Same fees, same insurance, same welcome bonus. Both charge identical CHF 50 partner-card fees, share the same 5.75% intl cash floor, and limit you to 2 supplementary cards. The only meaningful difference is the network logo on the front. Pick the one your existing wallet doesn't already have.
- Does the BEKB World Mastercard Gold cap your monthly spending?
- No published cap. The Silver tier locks in at CHF 10,000 a month; the Gold removes that ceiling. Your effective limit gets set during onboarding based on your file. Useful for renovation projects, business expenses, or putting an annual insurance premium on the card.
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