Green Cards

[AndrewWimborne]

We are with Tesco insurance and in the past they have charged for a Green card. Is there still a need for these? we are travelling to France. Thanks.

 

[MikeP]

I am with Directline, and they also charge for a green card. Without one, you only have the bare minimum insurance cover abroad - i.e. third party.

There are two main benefits with a green card - firstly you get your fully comprehensive cover for your whole holiday. Secondly, the document itself is universally recognised throughout Europe, so if you get pulled over or have an accident the local police won't have any trouble understanding it.

Last year we paid

 

[rayc]

Strictly speaking there is no such thing anymore as the Green Card with it's historic meaning - that is to have 3rd party insurance covering the country you are travelling in.

All insurance policies currently issued in the UK give the minimum cover required (normally 3rd party insurance)throughout the EEC. That is all that foreign Police forces will care about.

You need to study the details of your own comprehansive insurance policy and certificate to see if the cover is extended to the EEC and under what circumstances. If it dosn't then this is what you getting the 'Green Card' for.