Make a claim

Please take a few minutes to find out how best to get in touch and how the process works

Let's get your Nationwide travel insurance claim started

Step 1 of 3

Keep your documents handy

Before making a claim, make sure you have your Nationwide account details and any documents close by.

Step 2 of 3

Contact us

If there's been an emergency, you can call us on 01603 605 159. Lines are open 24/7. Or, you can log your claim online.

Step 3 of 3

We'll get in touch

If it's an emergency, we aim to get everything sorted as soon as possible. If you make a claim online, we aim to get back to you within 3 hours.

Make a claim online

If it's not an emergency, the easiest way to start your claim is online.

Make sure you have these handy before you start:

  • Your personal details, please the details of anyone claiming on this policy
  • Details about your trip – for example, date of travel, airline (if it's relevant).

Contact us

Medical emergencies (UK and abroad)

01603 605 159

Lines are open 24 hours a day

Non-emergency travel claims in the UK

0800 046 2555

Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Travel assistant (UK)

0345 030 8028

Travel assistant (abroad)

01603 603 467

Lines are open 24 hours a day

Legal expenses claims and advice (UK)

0345 030 8029

Legal expenses claims and advice (abroad)

01603 603 468

Lines are open 24 hours a day

Get support right away

  • Our online assistant is the quickest way to get in touch
  • It can answer questions about your policy
  • If you need to call, it gets you to the right phone number.

Calls to 0800 numbers are free from UK landlines and mobiles.

Numbers beginning 01 are charged at national call rates and are usually included in inclusive minute call plans from landlines and mobiles, although charges may vary depending on your network provider. To protect us all, calls may be recorded and monitored.