Wondering what cards offer roadside referral as a cardmember benefit... Called Cap 1 my Visa issuer and was told to call Visa directly. Called Visa and was told by 2 CSR's that ALL Visas have roadside not just Signature. However on the Visa website it states only Signature cards do. So emailed Visa and received a reply saying only Signature cards offer it and for other Visas, Platinum inclluded, it is up to the issuer. Back to Cap 1 and they wouldn't add it to mine. Said I could apply for one of their MC's which comes with roadside and then combine the accts. Don't want to do that in this climate and take the chance they will lower my Visa limit as my income is less. Plus I've had the Visa for about 10 yrs.
Discover only offers the benefir on business cards and no AF AMEX only if you are over 100 mi from home.
Enter MC. The MC site says all gold and Plat MC's come with a rdside referral benefit. Yes I know it's simply an 800# but at least you don't have to try finding someone to assist you on your own and can avoid paying annual AAA fees if service isn't needed.
However the only 2 issuers I've seen who actually mention it as a benefit are Cap 1 on their MC's and HSBC. Interestingly enough Cap 1 says rdside comes with their Orbitz Visa but if you then look @ the Visa benefit pkg on the Cap 1 site, rdside isn't listed.
So do all issuers of MCs have this rdside benefit even if not mentioned among benefits listed on their websites?
I know B of A AMEX cards do but I'm not interested in doing further business with B of A. What about Citi AMEX? Thanx!
Message Edited by ExcellCR on 07-17-2009 12:39 AM
