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Barclays Travel Insurance Review

Marvin's low-down on Travel Insurance from Barclays

The experts say:

Barclays' Travel Pack Worldwide Travel Insurance is one of the highest-rated travel insurance policies on the market. It has been given a Policy Score of 86% by Which?, and a ranking of 1 out of all 71 providers. It also has a Complete Covid Cover rating, and provides up to £10 million in medical expenses cover. In addition, airline failure is included as standard, and there is baggage cover of up to £1500 and cancellation cover of up to £5000. Unfortunately, the excess payable on medical claims is not known. Barclays' Travel Pack Worldwide Travel Insurance does not have a Fairer Finance Rating at this time. Overall, Barclays' Travel Pack Worldwide Travel Insurance offers comprehensive cover and good value for money, making it an excellent choice for travelers looking for peace of mind.

What Barclays customers are saying right now:

• 🙂 Fast, seamless experience for some customers
• 🙂 Minimal risk investment account available
• 😊 Customer service willing to help in some cases
• 😃 Staff apologise and offer help despite lack of service
• 🤩 Fraud advisors take responsibility for customer protection
• 😡Poor customer service with staff who are unprofessional, scruffy, and often hostile.
• 😤Robotic customer service that requires countless buttons to be pressed before any help is given.
• 🤬Disrespectful treatment of customers and refusal to accept valid address proof.

Barclays customer reviews summary

Barclays has been receiving reviews that range from average to abysmal. Customers have reported unprofessional staff, long wait times, incorrect information given on the phone, and generally poor customer service. Not only that, customers have experienced fraud with no help or support from Barclays in trying to resolve it. With such a wide range of experiences, it's hard to give Barclays a good rating. The overall impression is one of a lack of care and attention from the bank and its staff, leaving customers feeling frustrated and helpless. Score: 2/10.

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Travel Plus Pack

Holiday cover with extras for £22.50 a month

Enjoy quality worldwide travel protection as well as exciting extras to help you make the most out of your travels

Six-month minimum term – terms and conditions  apply. 

Worldwide and UK multi-trip cover

Cover for you and your family, with optional cover for medical conditions

Complete breakdown cover in UK and Europe.

Unlimited callouts in UK, plus cover for you as a driver or passenger when travelling

Relax with 24/7 concierge service

From booking flights and hotels to accessing exclusive discounts, events and restaurants, Ten’s concierge service can help you with all your lifestyle needs.

Stress-free travels with DragonPass Premier+ app

Relax in a lounge, skip security queues or make use of dining discounts with the DragonPass Premier+ app.

If you’ve got a Barclaycard Avios Plus credit card, you can access airport lounges around the world for £18.50 per person. To compare the full features and benefits of our Travel Plus Pack and Barclaycard Avios Plus credit card,  visit the Barclaycard website .

What does our Travel Plus Pack cover?

Eligibility criteria To apply for cover, you’ll need to:

• Live in the UK for at least 183 days a year
• Be registered with a UK doctor.

Who’s covered

If you’re eligible for travel insurance, Aviva will cover:

• You and your partner who lives with you up to the age of 79 at the start of your trip
• Your children (including step- and foster children) who travel with you and are under 23.

If you’re eligible for RAC breakdown cover, airport lounge access and concierge benefits, our providers will cover:

• You, as the pack holder
• Anyone who lives at the same address as you, if you add them to your cover when you buy your pack

Travel insurance by Aviva

We made some changes to our Travel Plus Pack terms and conditions on 24 April 2023. If you bought your pack before this date, your terms and conditions haven’t changed and you can find them in ‘Statements and documents’ in the Barclays app.

What’s covered

Multi-trip travel insurance underwritten by Aviva Insurance Limited. You’ll get:

Trips abroad and in the UK for up to 31 days. For UK trips, you’ll need to be away from home for at least two consecutive nights in pre-booked holiday accommodation

Winter sports, cruises and business trips outside the UK for non-manual work, like meetings and conferences 

Up to £10 million worth of emergency medical treatment for sudden illness or injuries

Up to £10,000 per person for cancelled trips if you need to come home early 

Unexpected travel costs – up to £10,000 for additional travel and accommodation costs if your plans are disrupted, and up to £250 if your pre-booked transport is delayed for longer than 12 hours

Protection for your belongings – up to £1,500 if your personal belongings are lost, stolen or damaged during your trip.

What’s not covered

Travel delays where your travel is delayed by less than 12 hours

Costs you can recover from your travel or accommodation provider, your debit or credit card company, PayPal, ABTA, ATOL or similar organisations

Any incident that happens after 31 days of your holiday, unless you have a longer trip upgrade 

Anything that already happened before you bought this pack or booked your trip (whichever is later). For example, an airport strike that's been reported in the media

Any claim if you don’t follow the advice of local authorities

Claims if you travel against the advice of a doctor

Travels to get medical advice or treatment

Trips if you’re travelling with a terminal prognosis 

Claims for cancellation or coming home early if you travel against advice or measures that were already announced when you bought your pack or booked your trip (whichever is later).

Optional 12-month upgrades

For an extra one-off fee, you could get a: 

Longer trip upgrade

Designed for trips longer than 31 days. This covers the entire trip for up to 120 days. You’ll need to buy this as soon as you book the trip.

Pre-existing conditions upgrade

We now cover more pre-existing medical conditions, some for free. You can add cover for other family members too. If you have a valid upgrade, you’ll be covered automatically for any new conditions that occur over 12 months. We’ll give you an upgrade quote when you buy your pack. This will be valid for 30 days, so you can decide if you want to buy the upgrade.

RAC breakdown cover in the UK and Europe

Get roadside assistance, national recovery and onward travel to anywhere in the UK, plus cover if your vehicle won’t start at home.

Personal vehicles, whether you’re the driver or the passenger

Electric cars 

Unlimited callouts in the UK

Support on the myRAC app, where you can report your breakdown in 30 seconds 

Transport to the nearest garage within 10 miles if we can’t repair your vehicle at the side of the road

A hire vehicle, alternative transport (for example, a train or plane) or overnight accommodation to help you complete your journey

Access to RAC Rewards for discounts and offers on all things motoring, plus discounts on days out, dining, holidays and gym memberships.

Terms and conditions apply for the myRAC app and RAC Rewards. For more information, register for the myRAC app or visit  rewards.rac.co.uk/barclays/terms-and-conditions

Anyone other than your nominated partner or any other family members, such as your children

Vehicles used for business purposes

Company cars 

Any breakdowns or accidents that happened before you bought this pack

Costs of any vehicle parts or repairs completed in a garage.

Terms and conditions

24/7 concierge service

Ten are here to help you plan unforgettable experiences with their digital concierge service.

Ten’s concierge service can help you:

Get priority access to top shows and music events at major venues and box offices worldwide

Enhance your plans with inspiration for travel and holiday bookings

Book adventures and get inspiration for unique days out with family and friends through the ‘Activities Hub’

Find reservations at premium restaurants around the world

Travel in comfort with luxury room upgrades, complimentary breakfast and discounted spa or dining – subject to availability

Get invitations to exclusive events with complimentary tickets.

Airport lounge access

Enhance your airport experience. Get free lounge passes, skip security queues and enjoy exclusive discounts at restaurants.

Get more out of your travels with the Dragonpass Premier+ app – unlock exclusive features to help improve your travels, including:

Six free visits to over 1,000 airport lounges

Discounted fast-track security at airports - pre-book online to skip queues and start your holidays stress free

Option to swap a free lounge visit for a £15 meal voucher at over 50 airport restaurants

Complimentary discounts of up to 25% off at selected airport restaurants.

Terms and conditions apply for the DragonPass Premier+ app and fast-track security. For more information, visit  barclays.dragonpasspremierplus.com

Discounts on airport parking and hotels

With our Travel Plus Pack, you could get:

Up to 20% off on airport parking at major UK airports

Discounts for up to 18% off select hotel packages

Savings of up to 13% on all other participating hotels.

Don’t need airport lounge access?

Our Travel Pack offers worldwide travel insurance from Aviva with RAC complete breakdown cover for just £14.50 per month

Just need UK breakdown cover for roadside and at home?

Our Breakdown Cover Pack offers UK roadside and at-home rescue for £9 a month.

How to get our Travel Plus Pack

It only takes a few minutes to apply for our Travel Plus Pack in the Barclays app or Online Banking.

To apply for a pack, you’ll need to have an eligible  current account  with us.

Download the Barclays app to get our Travel Plus Pack

Tap the logo you need, and it’ll take you straight to the app in your app store.

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Barclays Travel Insurance: Want the Best Pack?

Will Barclays travel insurance be the premier experience you are looking for? You can make up your mind after reading this handy overview. We’ll share valuable information about their packs , how to claim , useful contact numbers and reviews . Come and embarque on a journey with us and explore more...

Barclays Travel Insurance Packs

Barclays travel insurance works slightly differently to other providers. This is going to sound a little crazy in the world of travel insurance, but you won’t see Barclays pop up on any comparison sites. If you’re asking yourself how on earth you buy Barclays travel insurance then, we’re about to let you know.

The most critical thing to know is that Barclays travel insurance is only available to select customers. There are two options you can go for: Travel Pack and Travel Pack Plus . They are called packs because they include a range of benefits (yippee). We’ll share all the juicy details in a minute. First, how do you know if you qualify to add the insurance? You can add a pack if you have one of the following accounts:

• Barclays Bank Account
• Barclays Basic Current Account
• Student Additions
• Higher Education Account
• Premier Current Account
• If you have another account with Barclays give them a call and they will tell you if you can add a pack

As we mentioned, there are two packs to choose from and they are full of surprises (all good we might add!). To give you a really clear picture of what the packs include we will highlight them below, side by side. Both packs are for annual multi-trip travel insurance and include up to 31 days’ travel at a time.

Information correct as of August 2019.

*Cover is for you and your partner living at the same address. Your children are also covered when travelling with you if they are under 18, or under 23 if they are in full-time education and living with you outside of term time. Everyone insured must be a UK resident."

Barclays travel insurance will offer you an excellent level of cover with very low excesses! We’ve reviewed the policy and for both the Travel Pack and Travel Pack Plus here are some of the benefits you could get:

Prices correct as of August 2019. Always check the policy wording for the most up to date prices.

*In the event of a catastrophe you will be covered for extra accommodation and/or transport costs if you are forced to move from your accommodation. You must have booked your accommodation directly with the provider, and events covered include avalanche, earthquake, explosion, fire, flood, landslide, storm or tsunami.

How does this compare to other insurers on the market? Cover limits seem to be fairly generous, but you can find higher limits on many of these benefits. However, experts rate Barclays travel insurance highly and customers sing its praise in comparison to other providers (see bottom of page for reviews). The most important person in this story is you, so you need to feel comfortable whichever company you choose.

Is the Barclays Premier Travel Insurance Pack Still Available?

The Barclays Premier Travel Insurance Pack is no longer available to new customers. Don’t worry though, we compared the benefits to the packs currently available and you’ll be getting an even greater level of cover. Barclays recently increased the level of cover across multiple sections too. Nothing is for free though, and with the increased cover, Barclays also raised the price of their packs too.

In the next section you’ll find out exactly how much you would have to pay and we’ll do a price comparison against the industry average to see just how Barclays fares.

Barclays Travel Insurance Prices

There are a lot of factors to bear in mind when choosing travel insurance. While you don’t want to break the bank, travel insurance is one of those things you tend to get what you pay for.

In order to compare Barclays travel insurance prices, we have done a comparison for an annual policy including Europe for a 35-year-old woman with no pre-existing medical conditions.

As you can see, Barclays is much pricier than your average travel insurance provider. Since they operate the pack system though, an exact comparison is difficult. Don’t forget that Barclays includes RAC breakdown cover and even more benefits with Travel Pack Plus.

We did some research and RAC breakdown cover starts at £4.50 a month (£54 per year). That price is if you’re lucky enough to have a brand spanking new car and goes up from there! Depending how much you pay, you could save a bundle with this deal.

If you are sick of overpriced airport food and plastic seats you may want to treat yourself to an airport lounge next trip. This will set you back £15 - £20 on average, but if it’s included in your pack, it would be rude not to accept! See you later toasted sandwiches and hello hors d'oeuvres!

It’s important to note that if you purchase a pack you are locked in for at least six months. As of August 2019, the actual price per month is:

• Travel Pack = £12.50
• Travel Pack Plus = £18.00

Overall, do we think Barclays travel insurance is good value? If you don’t have a car, you shouldn’t even consider it because you will be paying for something you don’t need. Barclays does have a comprehensive level of travel insurance cover but you can find the same cover elsewhere (minus the breakdown cover). If you have a car and a family, plus love to travel a lot, then it could be an interesting option for you.

Faced with so many decisions, you need a holiday soon! Don’t worry, we are here to help. We’ve reviewed a lot of the top insurers. If you don’t want the breakdown cover, but want a more flexible provider with competitive prices, you could check out our guide on Admiral travel insurance .

Barclays Travel Insurance Claims

We hope you have a lovely trip wherever you are going. Unfortunately, accidents do happen though. If the unthinkable happens to you or one of your loved ones here is how to make a claim for a non-medical emergency :

Travel Pack Please check with your provider if you don't know how much a call will cost. 0800 158 2685 or (+44) 1603 604 977 if calling from abroad

Travel Pack Plus Please check with your provider if you don't know how much a call will cost. 0800 404 6856 or (+44) 1603 604 964 if calling from abroad

If you need emergency medical assistance , please call:

Travel Pack Please check with your provider if you don't know how much a call will cost. (+44) 1603 604 976 (from abroad) 0800 158 2684 (UK)

Travel Pack Plus Please check with your provider if you don't know how much a call will cost. (+44) 1603 604 961 (from abroad) 0800 404 6853 (UK)

We recommend you read these top tips on making a claim before you go on holiday. There are a few things you should do before you even pack, which will make your life easier if you do have to claim. It could be the difference between a payout and you footing a hefty bill!

Barclays Travel Insurance Contact Numbers

Barclays provides you with a general helpline service, Travel Assistant , available 24 hours a day. You can even ask for travel advice before you jet off. To use the service, please call the helpline on:

Travel Pack Please check with your provider if you don't know how much a call will cost. 0800 158 2687

Travel Pack Plus Please check with your provider if you don't know how much a call will cost. 0800 404 6854

If you have purchased the Travel Pack Plus , congratulations and hopefully you make the most of it! You will probably want to be using your free airport lounge passes on your next trip to reward yourself in style. In order to do so, you need to:

• Download the Barclays Traveller Plus App, which can be found through iTunes or Google Play
• Visit the dedicated website
• Call 03 332 205 599

Travel Pack Plus customers can also take advantage of discounted airport parking and hotels . You can do this by:

• Booking online
• Calling 01342 859548 , quoting 'TPLUS'

How do I Cancel my Barclays Travel Insurance?

If you have purchased a pack, you have the statutory 14 day cooling off period where you can cancel. The period begins on the date that your travel pack is added to your qualifying account or the date you receive your policy documents (whichever is later). If you cancel within the 14 day period, you will receive a refund as long as you haven’t made a claim and no incident has happened which is likely to cause you to claim.

After the 14 day period, you must hold the pack for a minimum of six months. After six months, you can then cancel at any time.

Barclays Travel Insurance Reviews

Now that we’ve given you all the facts and nitty-gritty detail, let’s see what customers and the exerts say about Barclays travel insurance packs . First up, customer reviews . While we found some reviews stated the claims process is lengthy, comments were generally quite positive. In the world of travel insurance, this isn’t always easy to come across!

That’s what the customers are saying and it sounds like Barclays are doing something right! What about the experts then? Defaqto independently reviews travel policies in the UK based on quality and policy features. It gives the Travel Pack and Travel Pack Plus five stars, the highest rating a product can receive. In our opinion, this travel insurance is of a high standard and offers that extra bit of protection for you and your family.

Like we said before though, the most important thing when choosing travel insurance is that it suits your needs. You’re the master of your destiny here so have the final say. If you’ve read this overview and don’t think Barclays travel insurance is for you, shop around. There is more choice than ever on the market at the moment which is great news for you. You can tailor a package with a click of your mouse. Read our guide on choosing travel insurance for more help.

Data and information correct as of August 2019.

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Barclays Travel Insurance Review: Is This the Best for You?

• Older travellers (higher upper age limits)
• Pre-existing conditions
• Longer winter sports trips
• Cover for insolvency, baggage and catastrophe
• Cover for cruises

Editor's Rating

The guidance on this site is based on our own analysis and is meant to help you identify options and narrow down your choices. We do not advise or tell you which product to buy; undertake your own due diligence before entering into any agreement. Read our full disclosure here .

Note: Barclays Travel Insurance by Cigna Insurance Services (Europe) Limited is no longer offering new policies. Barclays Current Account holders can still purchase Travel Packs which include worldwide family travel insurance and RAC Breakdown cover in the UK and Europe for a monthly fee.

Barclays travel insurance, available to you whether or not you bank at Barclays, is a good option if you just want to buy comprehensive cover without having to worry about add-ons. They include as standard features like End Supplier Failure, Insolvency, Airspace Closure, Baggage, Cancellation/Delay/Curtailment and Catastrophe. Winter Sports, Golf and Business cover can be added for extra. You'll notice higher-than-average upper age limits, especially for annual, multi-trip policies.

In this review we attempt to explain the particulars of Barclays travel insurance. We are not recommending any policy in particular. Finding the best travel insurance for you will depend upon your individual needs and situation. Compare travel insurance quotes by clicking the blue " Get Quotes " button below.

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Barclays Travel Insurance Key Points

• No need to bank with Barclays
• Maximum trip limits: 31 days for annual, multi-trip (can extend), 185 days for single trips
• Those under 65 can extend annual cover to 45, 60 or 90 days for a fee
• Optional extras: Winter Sports, Golf and Business
• Higher Maximum Age limits: 85 years for annual multi-trip, unlimited for single trips, 65 for Winter Sports cover
• End Supplier Failure, Insolvency, Airspace Closure, Baggage, Cancellation/Delay/Curtailment, Catastrophe included
• Unlimited emergency medical expenses
• 20% discount for online applications
• Longer Winter Sports cover (up to 21 days)
• Most pre-existing conditions accepted if declared
• No cruise cover

In This Review

Barclays travel insurance customer reviews.

• Barclays Travel Insurance Price Comparison

Notable Features

• Policy Limits and Coverage Options

Barclays Travel Insurance Review: What You Need to Know

Barclays offers one Travel Insurance plan with the ability to increase Baggage and Cancellation cover (up to £5k and £10k, respectively) or add Winter Sports, Golf and Business cover. Barclays cover is comprehensive—included as standard on all policies are End Supplier Failure, Insolvency, Airspace Closure, Baggage, Cancellation/Delay/Curtailment, Catastrophe (e.g., fire, flood, earthquake or volcanic eruption), etc. Emergency medical cover is unlimited.

Does Barclays Travel Insurance Cover Trips in the UK? Holidays in the UK are covered with Barclays travel insurance, so long as you pre-booked at least 2 consecutive nights of accommodation.

Pre-Existing Conditions: Barclays may be able to offer cover for pre-existing medical conditions, for an added cost. If they are not able to offer cover for your pre-existing conditions, then claims arising as a result of those existing conditions would not be covered.

Over 65s: Single trip policies have NO upper age limit. The age limit for travellers on multi-trip policies is 84 (you can turn 85 during the period of insurance and still be covered). Winter Sports and extended annual cover (meaning cover for trips more than 31 days) are subject to a cap of 65 years of age.

Barclays travel insurance, underwritten by Aviva, has been awarded with 3.79 out of 5 stars by 14 customers on Smart Money People . Here is a sample of positive and negative reviews that you might find helpful:

"... We were told that there was the 55 Euro excess to pay but then all other medical bills were sorted directly by Barclays - unlike many other insurers that only let you try to claim back later..." "Excellent product. Easy to understand terms and conditions. No fuss claims process and good value for money." "... My claim took 7 months to process... I was even made to pay further costs to help facilitate my claim or else as I was told, my claim wouldn’t go further... My costs increasingly became more than the cost of my claim eventually I was worse off financially after I started claiming..."

Barclays Price Comparison

According to our data research, prices of Barclays Multi-Trip Travel Insurance are roughly 20% higher than the average cost of travel insurance . However, Barclays policies include more comprehensive cover than many of the policies that contributed to the market average calculations.

For example, Barclays travel insurance policies include standard features such as Baggage, Trip Delay and Cancellation, Airspace Closure, Insolvency, End Supplier Failure and Substitute Accommodation/Transportation in the case of natural disaster (e.g., fire, flood, earthquake or volcanic eruption).

These prices reflect a 20% discount for online applications. Insurance quotes can vary significantly from day to day and according to each individual's details, so please just use the following data for general informational purposes only; your quotes may reflect a large degree of variation.

Barclays Single trip policies appear to be around 20% cheaper than market averages.

Travel Insurance for a Family

If you're travelling in a group or as a family, you may be interested to see a rough idea of prices for both single and multi-trip policies across different geographical locations like Europe and America . We gathered quotes for Barclays plans for a family of four—they'll pay on average 80% more for Barclays travel insurance than an individual would pay.

How Expensive is Barclays Travel Insurance for a Family of 4?

Cost of Add-On Extras

Winter Sports, Golf and Business cover may be added for an extra cost to Barclays travel insurance plans. We've gathered quotes across geographies and types of policies to give you an idea of travel insurance add-on costs . Quotes were gathered for a 30-year-old individual traveller.

Added Cost of Winter Sports, Golf and Business Cover

Here are some highlights of features available on Barclays travel insurance policies. Standard features like Medical and Personal Liability are also included on Barclays policies, limits for which can be found below in Policy Limits and Coverage Options . For more complete details like inner limits (e.g., the £400/item Valuables limit within Personal Belongings) and exclusions, please see the policy documents.

Types of Barclays Travel Insurance Policies

Barclays travel insurance for the general public (not limited to those who bank with Barclays) is offered as one simple plan with the ability to change cover limits for Cancellation (range of £250 to £10k) and Baggage (£250 up to £5k), plus you can alter the excess between £0 and £250 to suit your needs.

Winter Sports, Golf and Business cover can be added for an additional cost.

Barclays Single Trip: Barclays Single Trip travel insurance covers trips up to 185 days abroad.

Barclays Annual Multi-Trip: Barclays annual, multi-trip policies cover any number of trips a policy year, up to 31 days each. Those under age 65 can change the maximum trip duration to 24, 45, 60 or 90 days with the premium increasing for longer trips.

Standard cover limits are listed in the following table, but be sure to read the policy documents for details of specific inner limits.

Cover Limits (Single & Annual Multi-Trip) per Insured Traveller

Cover limits for optional winter sports travel insurance, cover limits for optional golf travel insurance.

Please read some of our Travel Insurance Guides if you're trying to decide between Single Trip or Multi-Trip policies, learn about What May Not be Covered by Travel Insurance or decide if you Need Travel Insurance or Not .

Erin Yurday is the Founder and Editor of NimbleFins. Prior to NimbleFins, she worked as an investment professional and as the finance expert in Stanford University's Graduate School of Business case writing team. Read more on LinkedIn .

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Travel insurance with Barclays.

By JimJam39 , August 22, 2017 in P&O Cruises ( UK )

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Does anyone else have travel insurance with Barclays Bank? Partner has been assured that the travel insurance pack he's added includes cruise cover for all the specific things that could go wrong on a cruise (cancelled cruise, late disembarkation, missed ports etc), but when I look online at their general information it only mentions; winter sport, golf and business cover as additional optional extras. Need to pay my final balance today so need to know for sure if the travel insurance we have covers us.

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If you need to know for sure, then I suggest you contact the insurer directly for confirmation. Hopefully it is included.

My partner spoke to them, they assured him it's all on there but I was just being cautious as although verbally they've stated it's included it's not listed on their generic online information. I'm presuming they will send out paperwork to confirm everything in writing but I need to pay my balance today.

I really would check that your insurance includes things like Medical repatriation - including removal by helicopter if necessary and that if you have to cancel you get the full amount of your holiday back. Many insurance companies have a limit of how much they pay out in the event of a cancellation. Many will have a limit of between £5,000 and £10,000 - this may be enough but for many cruises it won't be depending on the length of the cruise and the grade of cabin chosen.

On our forthcoming long cruise I had great difficulty in finding a company that would pay out in full the cost of the cruise if we had to cancel.

If you have to know all the details today, then I suggest you consider cancelling the Barclays one and find an online Insurance provider which will issue the full policy details electronically - either by email or by downloading a PDF. If Barclays are posting it out by snail mail and you have to know today, then I see no other alternative unless you contact Barclays yourself and get whatever level of re-assurance you are seeking.

Never, ever rely on what you are told over the phone in regard to insurance. You should be able to access the schedule on line.

As balf suggest, look for it on line, and whatever definitely get it in writing, and take a copy with you. Insurers are very good at not paying out on any excuse! It took me 3 months to get a refund from Sage, when we had to cancel a cruise when my wife had cancer.

Thank you for the advice

Any paperwork sent to you will be the same as that available to view before purchase. This is available online.

LV do specifically mention cancellation of excursions. I would compare Barclays with their policy as if it isn't in there you aren't covered.

My parents found out the hard way about what wasn't covered in a policy when their passports were stolen. Replacing them cost 4 figures.

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Barclays Travel Pack: Travel Insurance for the Frequent Explorer

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Don’t you hate dealing with travel insurance?

*Sigh, adulting sucks*

There’s nothing more frustrating than coming away none of the wiser with a fuzzy head and inbox full of spam from comparison sites.

And then we found Barclays Travel Pack!

A comprehensive worldwide, multi-trip travel insurance plan for the admin haters that doesn’t act as your second mother.

“You can’t do this”, and you can’t do that.”

Jeez, Louise!

Barclays Travel Pack: 5 Key Features

1. Worldwide Travel Insurance for you/partner & dependants up to 23 2. Covers winter sports & equipment 3. Breakdown cover & free airport lounges  (plus) 4.  Unlimited multi-trip insurance covering trips up to 31 days. 5. Covid Cover

Good to Know:  Going away longer than 31 days? Getting an extension is possible, but you’ll have to call them.

What is Barclays Travel Pack & Is It Suitable for me?

Barclays Travel Pack does exactly what it says on the tin.

Designed with the frequent traveller  in mind, this travel insurance plan covers trips of up to 31 days. This is an excellent option for anyone going on three or 4+ trips a year.

For the adventurous types, this comes straight from the horse’s mouth:

“Whether you’re skiing on the slopes at Chamonix or exploring the Great Barrier Reef,  you and your family are covered .“

What’s Included with the Barclays Travel Pack?

• Worldwide multi-trip travel insurance, including UK Trips
• Emergency medical treatment for up to £10,000,00
• Unexpected travel costs up to £5,000
• Winter sports & equipment
• Personal belongings up to £1,500
• Volunteering & conversation trips included
• Covid Cover

There’s no need to notify where you’re going and what you’re doing. Just set and forget.

Check out the full list of what’s included and what isn’t  here

Barclays Travel Pack vs Travel Pack Plus

So, the only thing that sets the two travel packs apart is that the “plus” version gives you up to  six free airport lounge  visits per year. If you’re travelling with your partner, remember that each visit counts as two, so plan accordingly.

If you fly often and like to take advantage of airport lounges, then the “plus” pack is worth considering.

However, there are no guarantees that you’ll bag an airport lounge, as this will depend on availability on the day. You can book in advance to guarantee £5 each, but we’d rather wing it.

The Barclays Travel Pack comes in at £12.50 per month, with a minimum subscription of six months. Meanwhile, Barclays Travel Plus costs £18.00 per month, also with a minimum subscription of six months.

More About Free Airport Lounges with Barclays Travel Pack Plus

It seems like you’re keen on getting free airport lounge access, huh?

Once you’ve bought your insurance, download the DragonPass app to see which lounges you can use and where they’re located.

These lounges usually have great perks, like free food and drinks.

Trust me, with airport prices being what they are, this is where you’ll get the most value out of your money.

But wait, there’s more!

Some lounges even let you swap out your visit for spa treatments or restaurant vouchers (although this varies depending on the airport).

One thing to remember, though – before you use up any of your lounge visits, double-check whether you already have access through your holiday package or other subscriptions/credit cards.

For comparison – airport lounges generally start at around £25+ per person. 

What About RAC Breakdown Cover with Barclays Travel Pack?

Both Travel Packs include full breakdown cover by the RAC, including:

• Roadside assistance in the UK & Europe
• At home assistance
• Onward travel assistance

This comprehensive breakdown covers everything from being stuck outside your home to anywhere in Europe.  We’ve all locked our keys in the car or flattened the battery, haven’t we?

There are a few more cool perks, including onward travel assistance where you can get a car replacement, hotel accommodation or other transport arrangements.

Please note this does not include commercial vehicles.

How Does Barclays Travel Pack Compare with other UK Travel Insurance?

I grew bored browsing through comparison sites for a half hour.  I hate admin, and scouring to save a tenner for insurance that acts like a second mother isn’t worth my time!

It was frustrating to discover that the cheapest option I could find for our trip to Mexico was approximately £55 – which was only for a single trip!

Even the next level of coverage, which cost around £77, offered minimal protection.

Annual Travel Insurance Comparison

Due to taking numerous trips per year, we have also looked into annual travel insurance.

To compare, the cheapest insurance we found covers worldwide, and our minimum cover amount was £148.

£2 cheaper but no perks and less cover. Plus, there is a lot more excess. The maximum trip length was also 31 days.

This is where the Barclays travel packs sells it to me. There are no stipulations, winter sports are covered, and I can just pay monthly (6 months minimum).

That also includes any UK trips over two days.

Don’t Be That Person Who Skips Out on Travel Insurance

We’re the most happy-go-lucky people going, but – travel insurance is crucial! It covers unexpected events before or during your trip.

Most ignore the before part!

These events include trip cancellations or delays due to medical emergencies, lost luggage, breakages to your gadgets and even accidents.

Without travel insurance, you could face significant financial losses or medical expenses that could ruin your trip and affect your future. In short, travel insurance gives you peace of mind and helps protect you from the unexpected.

And if you think it won’t happen to you?

Join some of the many holiday and tour operator Facebook groups and read the weekly horror stories posted.

Final Thoughts on Barclays Travel Pack Travel Insurance

For someone who hates admin – Barclays Travel Pack has been a little bit of a gem for us. This travel insurance has been used for over 12 months for multiple trips.

And if you’ve got a problem, they’ll be on hand to help you.

All you need is a Barclays Account (I have a standard current account), and you can subscribe via the app.

For the sake of £12.50 a month and no dealing with renewals. It’s worth it, especially for a couple/family.

There’s a reason it’s rated highly, guys!

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2 thoughts on “barclays travel pack: travel insurance for the frequent explorer”.

I got my pack in November and have already used my lounge access all 6 seats when will it refresh?

You only get six visits every 12 months. At least you got your money’s worth this year, ha!

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