Where Do I Find My Barclays Travel Insurance Policy Number?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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You will need to have your policy number available whenever you contact any helpline. You will find this

on your Policy Schedule

. Details of each section of cover can be found from page 26 onwards. It is important that you carry this document together with your Policy Schedule each time you travel.

How do I claim on Barclays travel insurance?

You can claim online –

go to travelpacks.myclaimshub.co.uk/claim or call us on 0800 404 6856, or (+44) 1603 604 964 if you're calling from abroad

. If you're still on your trip and you're ill or injured, call 24-hour Medical Emergency Assistance on 0800 158 2684, or (+44) 1603 604 976 if you're calling from abroad.

What are the benefits of Barclays Travel Pack?

  • Medical treatment if you catch Covid-19 while on a trip.
  • Cancellation if you're ill with or test positive for Covid-19, preventing you from travelling*
  • Cancellation if you're advised to self-isolate, preventing you from travelling*

How do I cancel my Barclays travel insurance?

  1. Log in.
  2. Tap ‘Direct call'
  3. Tap ‘Something else'
  4. Tap ‘Contact us'
  5. Tap ‘Direct call' then ‘Call'. You'll be directed to the specialist Packs team, who can help remove the Pack from your account.

Does my Barclays Premier account have travel insurance?

Premier Card Travel


This Insurance is provided at no extra cost to Barclays Premier Card Holders and when travelling with the Principal Cardholder, their immediate family and additional cardholders only

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What is a Barclays Platinum travel card?

The Barclaycard Platinum Cashback Plus Credit Card is

a top-notch card for travel use, good for both purchases AND cash withdrawals in a foreign currency while abroad

. Plus you get 0.25% cashback on all your spend until 31 August 2023.

Does travel insurance cover COVID-19?

Travel insurance that covers cancellation for COVID-19

usually covers you to cancel if you or a travelling companion get COVID-19

. A ‘travelling companion' may be defined as someone who is travelling at least 50% of the trip with you.

Does my Barclays current account include travel insurance?


Our Packs include everything from travel insurance

and RAC breakdown cover to protection for your mobile phone, laptop and other gadgets.

Does Barclays insurance cover me for Covid?

If I have to cancel my trip because I get coronavirus or I'm advised to self-isolate, am I covered?

You're covered if this is the first time you've had coronavirus

.

Does Barclays Travel Pack include breakdown cover?


Our Travel Pack combines comprehensive RAC breakdown cover (in the UK and Europe) with worldwide travel insurance from Aviva

.

Is Barclays travel Plus worth it?

Barclays claims that the travel insurance in the Travel Plus Pack has been awarded a 5-star rating by Defaqto, however, so it may well be all you need. Feedback from readers confirms that

the insurance is good and does cover many pre-existing conditions

. This is very rare with ‘free' policies.

What is Barclays Travel Pack fee?

A monthly fee of

£12.50

will be taken for the Travel Pack from your qualifying Barclays account on the first working day of the following month. When does the cover start and end? The start date is the date when you first add Travel Pack to your Barclays bank account.

Do I need to inform Barclays when travelling abroad?


No, you don't have to tell Barclaycard when you take a holiday or travel on business

. We'll contact you using your mobile number if we spot anything unusual on your account while you're away, but there's no need to tell us about your travels. It's a good idea to make sure we've got the right mobile number for you.

Can I claim back tech pack Barclays?

You can still make claims and manage your Pack in exactly the same way – through the Barclays app, Online Banking or at www.techpackinsurance.co.uk. Or, you can call 0345 528 0182.

How do I cancel Barclays blue rewards?

You can cancel your Barclays Blue Rewards at any time either

through Online Banking or with the Barclays app

. If you do this before 5pm on the last day of the month, we won't charge the next monthly fee.

Does Barclay arrival plus have travel insurance?


Trip cancellation insurance protects Barclaycard Arrival Plus credit card holders against forfeited, non-refundable, unused payments and deposits if a trip is canceled for covered reasons

. Coverage is available up to $5,000 per trip and up to $10,000 per 12-month period.

What do you get with Barclays Premier Banking?

With a Premier Current Account, you can enjoy a range of benefits – just for you. You'll receive

an exclusive black debit card with up to £1,000 daily cash machine withdrawals


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. You'll have exclusive access to our Premier Current Account and a range of Premier mortgages, savings accounts and more.

Can I use my Barclaycard Platinum abroad?


Yes, you can use your card abroad

. View a current comparison of our exchange rate for certain currencies, as a mark-up against the rate published by the European Central Bank. We'll charge a single non-sterling purchase fee of 2.99% every time you make a purchase abroad.

Can I use my Barclay debit card abroad?


Yes, you can use your debit card in millions of shops and cash machines worldwide

– anywhere you see the Visa sign. See more about using your cards abroad. We'll charge you a 2.99% Non-Sterling Transaction Fee for using your debit card abroad when making purchases, withdrawing cash or when you are being refunded.

Is it better to pay by card or cash abroad?


The main advantage of using a debit or credit card overseas

is that you won't pay foreign transaction fees every time you spend. While many also won't charge fees for cash withdrawals, you will still usually be charged interest from the date of the transaction if you use a credit card.

Does travel insurance cover cancellation due to sickness?


Most travel insurance policies do include cancellation cover

, which will pay out in the event you have to cancel your holiday due to unforeseen circumstances, such as an illness or injury that prevents you from travelling.

Does Commonwealth travel insurance cover Covid?

Will I be covered for cancellation due to coronavirus?

No, there's no cover for cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic as there's a general exclusion on the policy

. It's also a known event, which is excluded from the policy.

What does a travel insurance cover?

Most travel insurance plans cover

medical emergencies, trip cancellation, trip interruption, delays, medical evacuation, and lost, damaged, or stolen luggage

.

What is Barclays pack insurance?

A Pack is

a set of services (such as insurance) that can be added to a qualifying current account

. You can do this through Online Banking or Barclays Mobile Banking, by calling us or visiting a branch.

Ahmed Ali
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Ahmed Ali
Ahmed Ali is a financial analyst with over 15 years of experience in the finance industry. He has worked for major banks and investment firms, and has a wealth of knowledge on investing, real estate, and tax planning. Ahmed is also an advocate for financial literacy and education.