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EQ Insurance vs Income travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 12, Income on 0. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

Lowest price on each example

Each insurer's cheapest plan for the example, with any discount it is running taken off.
ExampleEQ InsuranceIncome
One week in Thailand, one adultS$44.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$73.72Classicas at 19 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$81.25EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$137.24Classicas at 19 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$197.50EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$375.34Classicas at 19 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$29.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$45.49Classicas at 19 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$328.00EQ TravelSafe Basic Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026S$353.00Classic Yearly (trips of up to 90 days each)as at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$84.31Classicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$84.31Classicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$84.31Classicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$84.31Classicas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$41.25EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$67.84Classicas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$35.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$59.60Classicas at 19 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$29.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$45.49Classicas 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

Each insurer's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult: EQ Insurance EQ TravelSafe Basic, Income Classic.
CoverEQ InsuranceIncome
Overseas medical expensesS$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70)S$350,000 (S$300,000 age 70 or over)
Trip cancellationS$6,000S$5,000
Baggage and personal belongingsS$3,000S$3,000 (laptop S$1,000)
COVID-19Covered 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 rulesNot covered: the policy wording of July 2026 names no COVID-19 benefit and excludes claims arising from an epidemic, pandemic or public health emergency declared by the WHO or a government authority
ExcessS$0.00S$0.00

Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.

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Questions people ask

Is EQ Insurance or Income cheaper for travel insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 12, Income on 0. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

How does EQ Insurance's cover compare with Income's?

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (EQ Insurance EQ TravelSafe Basic, Income Classic): Overseas medical expenses: EQ Insurance S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70), Income S$350,000 (S$300,000 age 70 or over); Trip cancellation: EQ Insurance S$6,000, Income S$5,000; Baggage and personal belongings: EQ Insurance S$3,000, Income S$3,000 (laptop S$1,000); COVID-19: 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, Income Not covered: the policy wording of July 2026 names no COVID-19 benefit and excludes claims arising from an epidemic, pandemic or public health emergency declared by the WHO or a government authority; Excess: EQ Insurance S$0.00, Income S$0.00.

What discounts are EQ Insurance and Income running?

EQ Insurance: none to show. Income: none to show.