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New customers get 20% off policies. They also offer a 24/7 vetfone helpline provided by VetsDirect for all policyholders.

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5.6 /10
Based on 207 reviews
#15 of 16 time limited pet insurers
  • Sentiment Score: 6.5/10
  • 207 reviews found on websites such as TrustPilot
  • New customers get 20% off policies, subject to a minimum premium
  • Their Premier policy is awarded a 5 Star rating by Defaqto
  • Multi-pet discount
  • Tesco Clubcard members get a guaranteed discount on their policy
  • 24/7 access to the vetfone™ helpline provided by VetsDirect
  • Excess payments are fixed

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Good for

  • £10k maximum vet fees per year
  • Rated 5 stars by Defaqto
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Simon Ingram
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Reviewed the Claims experience on 26 Sep 2024

Won't Pay Up

Just been advised that Tesco Pet Insurance are refusing to pay for dental checks and clean for our dog because the vet made reference to her teeth having mild to moderate calculus two and half years …
  • Recieved a response within 1-2 days after their claim was submitted
  • Claim wasn't successful
  • Was neither happy or unhappy with their experience when they spoke to someone
Susan
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Reviewed the Claims experience on 2 Apr 2024

Claim Refused

Avoid Tesco pet insurance they want your money but refused to pay on premium policy for mild tartar which resulted 18 months later. They took over 3 months for final decision. Don’t waste your time o…
  • Recieved a response over 5 days after their claim was submitted
  • Claim wasn't successful
  • Was neither happy or unhappy with their experience when they spoke to someone
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Quotes our team received

Labrador

Details

Buster, a four-year-old Labrador Retriever

Dog Quote

£24.66
Per Month

Maximum Vet Fees

£3k
Per Condition

Excess

£120
Dog | Cat
Bengal

Details

Tinks, a three-year-old Bengal

Cat Quote

£10.07
Per Month

Maximum Vet Fees

£3k
Per Condition

Excess

£120
Dog | Cat

Compare Tesco pet insurance policies

Tesco offers four different pet insurance policies. Their Accident & Injury and Standard policies provide cover for 12 months from the date treatment started, or until you've reached the vet fee limit, as long as your policy is renewed, there's no break in cover and your premiums are up to date.
 
With Tesco's Extra pet insurance policy, cover lasts until the vet fee limit is reached for each accident or illness. The vet fee limit for Premier policies are per year and reinstated annually, provided you renew your policy and keep your premiums up to date. 
 
  Accident & Injury Standard Extra Premier
Vet fees £3,000 £3,000 £4,000 | £7,500 £2,000 | £4,000 | £7,500 | £10,000
Excess From £60 for each illness or accident From £60 for each illness or accident From £60 for each illness or accident From £60 for each illness or accident
Advertising and reward Not covered Up to £1,000 Up to £1,000 Up to £1,000
Burial or cremation Not covered Up to £200 Up to £200 Up to £200
Death from accident or illness Not covered Up to £1,500 Up to £1,500 Up to £1,500
24 hour access to the Vetfone helpline Included Included Included Included
 
 

Making a Tesco Bank pet insurance claim

To make a Tesco pet insurance claim, you need to download the claims form which can be found on the Tesco website. Simply fill in the relevant information and email the form to your vet so that they can complete their part, the vet can then email the form to Tesco along with all of the relevant invoices and your pet's full medical history. You'll be contacted as soon as possible once Tesco has processed your claim. 
 
 

Contact Tesco Bank

You can contact customer services either by emailing them at tesco.petinsurance@uk.rsagroup.com or you can call them on 0345 078 3895.

Frequently asked Questions

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Tesco Bank currently offer four different policies; Accident & Injury, Standard, Extra and Premier. Each policy varies in level of cover and premium cost.

No, Tesco Bank won’t cover any conditions that your pet currently suffers from. To find out exactly what you are and aren’t covered for, make sure you read your policy documents carefully.

Tesco Bank doesn't offer a timescale for settling claims. However, they do advise that claims for ongoing conditions and repeat medications can be made online and this is the quickest way to get a claim paid. If you’re submitting a new claim, you should ensure that you have all the requested information as this will help speed up the settlement, as will selecting to be paid by bank transfer.

Tesco Bank currently only offers insurance for cats and dogs.

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