Insurance cover is key for new Nickel card

Insurance is one of the key attractions of the new Nickel Chrome premium bank card just launched by Compte Nickel, the ‘simple account’ that is opened and run through tabac tobacconists

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Published Wednesday 04 July 2018 - 16:07 Modified Wednesday 04 July 2018 - 16:07

Aimed at people who travel regularly and want a low-cost card, it gives travel, winter sports, death, online shopping and personal effects cover as well as free payment for services. It costs €30 a year on top of the €20 Compte Nickel charge.

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