Travel insurance
Singlife vs EQ Insurance travel insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, Singlife was cheaper on 1, EQ Insurance on 11. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | Singlife | EQ Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| One week in Thailand, one adult | S$55.42Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$44.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Two weeks in Japan, one adult | S$101.18Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$81.25EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Three weeks in Europe, one adult | S$221.45Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$197.50EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Long weekend in Malaysia, one adult | S$38.28Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$29.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| A year of trips in Asia, one adult | S$305.00Travel Lite Annual Multi-Tripas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$328.00EQ TravelSafe Basic Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Japan, one adult | S$68.69Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in South Korea, one adult | S$68.69Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Taiwan, one adult | S$68.69Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in China, one adult | S$68.69Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Hong Kong, one adult | S$58.93Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$41.25EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Thailand, one adult | S$47.54Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$35.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Three days in Malaysia, one adult | S$38.28Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$29.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
All prices include 9% GST.
These are example prices for the details above. Your own price depends on your answers.
Cover side by side
| Cover | Singlife | EQ Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas medical expenses | S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70) | S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70) |
| Trip cancellation | S$5,000 | S$6,000 |
| Baggage and personal belongings | S$3,000 | S$3,000 |
| COVID-19 | Not covered on this card: Singlife sells COVID-19 cover as an optional add-on, priced per booking (the "with COVID-19 add-on" cards here include it) | Covered when you tick the COVID-19 Extension at EQ's checkout: the form adds it at no charge (S$0.00 for every plan, zone, trip length and party on 15 October 2026, departures to mid-2027); overseas and Singapore medical expenses, trip postponement, curtailment, cancellation and misconnection then apply to COVID-19 at the plan's limits; you must meet the destination's vaccination and test rules |
| Excess | S$0.00 | S$0.00 |
Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.
Discounts running today
- Singlife: none to show
- EQ Insurance: none to show
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Is Singlife or EQ Insurance cheaper for travel insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, Singlife was cheaper on 1, EQ Insurance on 11. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does Singlife's cover compare with EQ Insurance's?
On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Singlife Travel Lite, EQ Insurance EQ TravelSafe Basic): Overseas medical expenses: Singlife S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70), EQ Insurance S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70); Trip cancellation: Singlife S$5,000, EQ Insurance S$6,000; Baggage and personal belongings: Singlife S$3,000, EQ Insurance S$3,000; COVID-19: Singlife Not covered on this card: Singlife sells COVID-19 cover as an optional add-on, priced per booking (the "with COVID-19 add-on" cards here include it), EQ Insurance Covered when you tick the COVID-19 Extension at EQ's checkout: the form adds it at no charge (S$0.00 for every plan, zone, trip length and party on 15 October 2026, departures to mid-2027); overseas and Singapore medical expenses, trip postponement, curtailment, cancellation and misconnection then apply to COVID-19 at the plan's limits; you must meet the destination's vaccination and test rules; Excess: Singlife S$0.00, EQ Insurance S$0.00.
What discounts are Singlife and EQ Insurance running?
Singlife: none to show. EQ Insurance: none to show.