What you’ll need to get a quote
- Details about the type of property you live in
- An idea of the amount of cover you need for your gadgets
- The details of any gadgets worth over £1,000 – value, make, model and, for tablets and phones, the IMEI number
Gadget insurance
Our gadget cover goes where you go
Wherever in the world you take your gadgets, make sure they’re insured.
- Protect your smartphone, laptop, tablet and digital camera from loss, theft and damage
- You’re covered whether you’re at home or anywhere else in the world
- Available if you’re insuring your contents with us (including starter contents)
What’s covered
With gadget cover, you can carry your gadgets around with you and they’ll be covered against loss, theft or damage not just at home but anywhere in the world. Your phone’s protected against unauthorised network charges and if it’s stolen, we’ll always aim to provide a refurbished replacement within 48 hours.
You're not just covered, you're Barclaycovered.
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What you get as standard |
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Worldwide cover for your gadgets and associated accessories against loss, theft or damage |
Cover for mobile phones, laptops, tablets, digital cameras and other portable electronic devices
Accessories, such as camera lenses, covered up to the sum insured
Choose the level of cover you need, from £1,000 to £10,000 – no need to pay for anything you don’t require
You only need to specify individual gadgets if they’re worth more than £1,000
Replacement, repair or cash/vouchers for gadgets |
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Mobile phone breakdown |
We’ll aim to provide a refurbished replacement mobile phone within 48 hours, if yours breaks down outside the manufacturer’s warranty |
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No age restrictions on gadgets |
It doesn't matter how long you've had your gadgets, they're covered regardless of age |
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Family cover |
We’ll also cover gadgets belonging to your partner and other family members who live with you permanently |
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Independent excess |
The excess on your gadget cover is completely separate to the excess on any other cover you purchase, so you can set it to suit you, from £50 to £200 |
What’s not covered
We won’t replace your mobile with a new one, it’ll be a good-as-new refurbished model. Other exclusions include
- Unauthorised use if you haven’t notified your network provider within 24 hours of discovering your gadget has been lost or stolen
- Loss of information stored on the gadget, such as music, photos or videos
- Cosmetic damage such as scratches, dents or any other type of damage that doesn’t stop the gadget from working properly
The policy document provides full details of what is and isn’t covered. The list we’ve shown above is only intended as a guide.
This could suit you if
- You want cover for your gadgets both inside and outside the home
- You want to protect your gadgets along with your other possessions under one insurance policy
Only have a few gadgets?
If your gadgets are worth less than £1,500, or you only want to cover up to four mobile phones, our Tech Pack might be a better option.
Manage your policy online
It’s quick and easy to do both of these online. If you’d prefer to speak to someone about a claim, our UK-based claims team is available all day, every day.
Need to make a claim?
Log in to make a new claim or update a claim.
Contact us
0800 015 0246 1
Monday to Friday, 8am to 10pm
Saturday, 8am to 6pm
Sunday and bank holidays, 10am to 4pm
Important insurance documents
What's covered and what's not
Home insurance policy
Guide to home insurance
Important information
The insurer of Barclays home insurance is Gresham Insurance Company Limited, which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered Office: 8 Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3NG Registered in England, Registered No. 110410.