BNP Paribas Fortis World Elite (Belgium) Purchase Protection: €10,000 per claim Coverage (2026)

BNP Paribas Fortis World Elite purchase protection covers items for 120 days from purchase date, protecting against theft or accidental damage. Coverage limit is €10,000 per claim per claim.

Your card statement showing the purchase, the original receipt, a police report (for theft) or photos (for damage). Most issuers require claims within 90 days of the incident.

Most cards exclude vehicles, real estate, cash/gift cards, perishable goods, and items used for business. Electronics, clothing, jewelry, and household goods are typically covered.

Critical timing: 48-hour police reports for theft claims, 30-90 day claim notification windows. Late filing voids coverage regardless of circumstances.

Your residence may differ from the card's issuing country. Many issuers restrict benefits to residents of the issuing market. Verify eligibility if you have changed residency.

Travel claims require 30-90 days notification, medical claims need 24-48 hours for emergencies, pre-authorization required 14 days for non-emergency procedures.

Yes — Paying through wallets or third‑party portals (like PayPal, Curve, Klarna, or some online travel agencies) often makes your purchase code as an “online services” or “payment intermediary” merchant instead of the underlying category.

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That means airfare, hotels, or restaurants paid this way may only earn the base rate instead of travel or dining bonuses. When chasing category multipliers, paying the merchant directly with your card is usually safer. Norte's Assistant checks this against your actual wallet instead of one card in isolation.

No. Norte analyzes coverage from our database of 200+ cards. Simply select your cards from our list — no account connections or personal financial data required.

Our database is built from official card benefit guides and policy documents. We verify coverage details regularly, but always confirm with your card issuer before making claims.

Most claims are processed within 30-45 days of submitting complete documentation. You'll typically receive initial acknowledgment within 5-7 business days.