Key policy features:
- Medical expenses up to £10m
- Winter sports covered as standard
- Children under 18 included for free (under 23 if in full-time education)
Read on to learn more about NatWest travel insurance:
What types of insurance does NatWest offer?
NatWest offers travel insurance as part of the package for their premium accounts: Silver, Platinum and Black.
The Silver Account offers cover for Europe only. The policy includes: up to £5,000 for cancellation or curtailment, up to £10m for emergency medical treatment; £1,500 baggage allowance and £5,000 for holiday abandonment.
The Platinum Account offers the same level of cover as Silver, except it covers you worldwide.
The Black Account also offers worldwide cover. The policy includes: up to £10,000 for cancellation or curtailment, up to £10m for emergency medical treatment; £2,500 baggage allowance and £10,000 for holiday abandonment.
An excess fee of £75 applies to some claims.
What optional extras are available from NatWest?
For an extra premium, NatWest customers can add guest cover (for someone other than a partner or child of the account holder), extended trip cover (past the agreed limits), cancellation extension (for high-value holidays), and hazardous activities cover.
Cover for business, golf and wedding is also available.
How much does travel insurance from NatWest cost?
These travel insurance policies are part of NatWest’s premium account packages, which cost the following:
- Silver account - £12 per month
- Platinum account - £19 per month
- Black account - £28 per month
Does NatWest travel insurance cover medical conditions?
Some medical conditions are covered under NatWest’s policies, but premier customers with pre-existing medical conditions must visit NatWest’s travel insurance website or call 0345 6017 188 to answer a few questions about their health.
An extra premium may be needed to cover certain medical conditions.
Does NatWest cover people over 65, 70 and 80?
NatWest’s travel insurance is available up to the age of 70. Customers above that age must call to obtain cover and undergo a medical screening. An additional premium of £75 per year will apply.
NatWest customer reviews
As NatWest’s travel insurance is only available through their premium bank accounts, we couldn’t find reviews specifically for the service.
However, on choosewisely.co.uk, Natwest’s Platinum account received 2 out of 5 stars, based on 125 reviews.
Additionally, on a trip advisor board, a customer made the following comment about NatWest’s travel insurance service:
“I was very ill on the plane last May and ended up in Orlando Regional Medical Centre. Long story short my medical bills totalled £35k. I have my insurance with Natwest Advantage Gold and they paid for everything and rang me up on a number of occasions to check on my health and see if I needed anything else.”
As far as we could tell, that particular account is no longer available through Natwest, but the comment can be seen as representative of the service.
Expert reviews of NatWest
Independent financial researcher Defaqto rated NatWest’s Black, Platinum and Silver policies as 5 Star.
A Star Rating indicates where a product or proposition sits in the market based on the quality and comprehensiveness of the features it offers.
A 5 Star rated policy has “an excellent product with a comprehensive range of features".
How to make a claim
To make a claim, call 0345 6017 188 (or +44 1252 308 794 from abroad). Emergency claims can be made 24/7, while non-emergency claims will be taken Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
To make a legal costs claim, call 0345 246 2071 (or +44 345 246 2070 from abroad), 24/7.
You can also visit NatWest’s travel insurance site - natwest.ukitravel.com.
Other services available from NatWest
As a well-known high street bank, NatWest offers a wide range of bank accounts, savings accounts, loans, mortgages, investments and insurance products (including home, life and car insurance).
