Shenton Brokers
← Compare other insurers

Travel insurance

Etiqa vs QBE travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, Etiqa was cheaper on 12, QBE 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.
ExampleEtiqaQBE
One week in Thailand, one adultS$18.90Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$32.40Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$60.00Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$86.63Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$168.00Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$12.15Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$232.90Tiq Travel Insurance Entry Annual Planas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$313.20Travel Prestige Standard Plus Annualas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$23.62Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$23.62Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$23.62Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$23.62Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$20.47Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$16.42Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$12.15Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas 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: Etiqa Tiq Travel Insurance Entry, QBE Travel Prestige Standard Plus.
CoverEtiqaQBE
Overseas medical expensesS$200,000 (S$30,000 age 70 and above)S$500,000 up to age 70 (S$75,000 above 70); follow-up treatment in Singapore within 31 days up to S$12,500
Trip cancellationS$5,000S$12,500 (loss of deposit and cancellation charges including curtailment expenses)
Baggage and personal belongingsS$2,000S$4,000; baggage delay S$100 per 6 hours overseas
COVID-19Not covered on this card: Tiq sells COVID-19 cover as a paid add-on, priced per traveller (the "with COVID-19 add-on" cards here include it)Included: overseas medical expenses, quarantine allowance, trip cancellation and curtailment for COVID-19
ExcessS$0.00S$0.00

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

Discounts running today

  • Etiqa: Promo code TIQ55: 55% off; Promo code TIQ55: 30% off
  • QBE: none to show

More about each

See every insurer's price for your own answers, cheapest first.

Get your own quote

Questions people ask

Is Etiqa or QBE cheaper for travel insurance?

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

How does Etiqa's cover compare with QBE's?

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Etiqa Tiq Travel Insurance Entry, QBE Travel Prestige Standard Plus): Overseas medical expenses: Etiqa S$200,000 (S$30,000 age 70 and above), QBE S$500,000 up to age 70 (S$75,000 above 70); follow-up treatment in Singapore within 31 days up to S$12,500; Trip cancellation: Etiqa S$5,000, QBE S$12,500 (loss of deposit and cancellation charges including curtailment expenses); Baggage and personal belongings: Etiqa S$2,000, QBE S$4,000; baggage delay S$100 per 6 hours overseas; COVID-19: Etiqa Not covered on this card: Tiq sells COVID-19 cover as a paid add-on, priced per traveller (the "with COVID-19 add-on" cards here include it), QBE Included: overseas medical expenses, quarantine allowance, trip cancellation and curtailment for COVID-19; Excess: Etiqa S$0.00, QBE S$0.00.

What discounts are Etiqa and QBE running?

Etiqa: Promo code TIQ55: 55% off; Promo code TIQ55: 30% off. QBE: none to show.