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Travel insurance that’s got your back

Whether it’s a lost suitcase or a medical mishap, sometimes the unexpected happens. That’s where travel insurance comes in, helping you stay protected so you can focus on enjoying your trip.

To buy travel insurance you must be 18 or older, live in the UK and have the recommended vaccinations for your destination. You must buy it before your trip has started. Exclusions, sub-limits and excesses may apply. For the full table of cover limits and any extra cover conditions check the policy wording.

View Virgin Money Policy Wording (PDF, 895KB)

View Insurance Product Information Document (PDF, 895KB)

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Whenever and wherever you need us, help is a phone call away.

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Make a claim, update your details and renew your annual multi-trip policy from anywhere in the world.

Cover you can count on

Pick from 3 levels of travel insurance cover. Use the table to see the excess you'll pay, and the cover limits.

To buy travel insurance you must be 18 or older, live in the UK and have the recommended vaccinations for your destination. You must buy it before your trip has started.

Exclusions, sub-limits and excesses may apply. For the full table of cover limits and any extra cover conditions check the policy wording.

View Virgin Money Policy Wording (PDF, 1.34MB)
View Insurance Product Information Document (PDF, 930KB)
 
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Emergency medical and repatriation

Cover in the event of a medical emergency while you're abroad due to illness, injury or death.
£10m£12.5m£15m
Cancellation

Cover for your costs if you have to cancel your trip due to an accident or illness.
£3,000£5,000£7,500
Curtailment and loss of holiday

Cover if you have to cut your trip short or for the loss of holiday due to injury or illness.
£3,000£5,000£7,500
Personal possessions

Cover if possessions such as baggage, clothing and backpacks were lost, stolen or damaged during your trip. Single item limits apply.
£1,250£2,000£3,000
Standard gadget cover

Cover for the costs of repair or replacing gadgets if they're accidentally lost, stolen or damaged. Items include, but are not limited to smartphones, laptops, tablets and smart watches. Drones are not covered. You should be aware that this is not a new for old policy. This means that we will not replace a gadget with a brand new one but with a refurbished version of the same model.
£500£500£750
Personal money

Cover for the loss or theft of personal money. This includes cash, traveller's cheques, and pre-payment cards.
£500£750£1,000
Legal costs and expenses

£25,000£25,000£25,000
When you make a claim, the excess you’ll pay depends on the level of cover you choose. The amounts in this table are per person and per claim.£100£75£50

Upgrade your cover

Pay a little more and extend your travel insurance with our optional add-ons:

Winter sports insurance provides cover for:

  • emergency medical treatment caused by taking part in a winter sport
  • the delay, loss, theft or damage to your ski equipment
  • ski pack expenses
  • piste closure
  • avalanche closure

This is for activities and risks associated with going on a cruise. You won’t be covered for cruises unless you add this to your policy. With this cover you get:

  • increased cover for your personal possessions
  • cover for if you’re confined to your cabin
  • cover for missed excursions and cruise itinerary changes

This gives you extra protection for your gadgets while you're on holiday. All levels of gadget cover include:

  • theft
  • loss
  • accidental damage
  • malicious damage

When you make a claim you'll have to pay an excess charge. If you want to waive this cost, add 'excess waiver' cover to your policy.

Adding this as an extra means that if a vehicle you've rented gets damaged, you can get back the excess or deposit set out in the rental agreement.

Travel insurance directory

Do you have a condition that means you pay more for your insurance? It may be worth speaking to a specialist provider to compare quotes.​

Visit the MoneyHelper travel insurance directory or call 0800 138 7777 for more information.

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Virgin Money Travel Insurance is promoted by CYB Intermediaries Ltd, registered at Jubilee House, Gosforth, NE3 4PL (Company No: 04056283) who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under Financial Services Register no. 305065 and administered by Hood Travel Limited, registered in England and Wales No. 08318836 at 2nd Floor, Dencora Court, Tylers Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2BB. Hood Travel Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under Financial Services Register no. 597211. The core elements of Virgin Money Travel Insurance are underwritten by ERGO Travel Insurance Services Ltd (ETI) on behalf of Great Lakes Insurance UK Ltd. Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales with company number 13436330 and whose registered office address is 1 Fen Court, London, United Kingdom, EC3M 5BN. Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Firm Reference Number 955859. You can check this on the Financial Services Register by visiting http://register.fca.org.uk/