Budget Direct Pet Insurance Review
- Maximum yearly benefit
- $25,000
- Reimbursement rate
- 80%
- Routine Care
- Optional
Summary
Budget Direct offers 3 pet insurance products for you to choose from - perfect for those who like variety.
- Budget Direct is good for those who want tailored cover. It offers 3 levels of cover; Essential, Comprehensive and Plus.
- New customers can get 15% off their first year’s premium when they buy online. T&Cs apply.
- If you’re switching from another provider to Budget Direct then you may eligible to have your waiting periods waived. You’ll have to call them to find out.
- It’s highest level of cover has a yearly benefit limit of $25,000. Other providers have a benefit limit of $30,000.
- There is no discount for insuring multiple pets with Budget Direct. Other insurers will offer a multi-pet discount.
Details
Key Details
| Product Name | Budget Direct Plus Cover |
| Accidental injury | |
| Routine Care | Optional |
| Lifetime Cover | |
| Reimbursement rate | 80% |
| Cooling Off Period | 21 days |
| Cruciate Ligament Benefit | $3,500 |
| Excess options | Choice of $100 and $200 |
| Emergency Boarding | No |
| Consultations and Vet Visits | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Minimum Age (Weeks) | 8 |
| Maximum Entry Age (Years) | 9 |
Discounts
| Multi-Pet Discount | N/A |
| Other Discounts | 15% online discount on first year premium when purchased online |
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What do Australians think of Budget Direct pet insurance brand?
- 4.01/5 overall for Customer Satisfaction — lower than the average of 4.15
- 4.19/5 for Trust — lower than the average of 4.39
- 4/5 for Customer Service — lower than the average of 4.16
Based on Budget Direct pet insurance brand scores in Finder's 2024 Customer Satisfaction Awards.
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📝 How to submit a Budget Direct Pet Insurance claim
Follow these steps to make your Budget Direct pet insurance claim as simple and straightforward as possible:
- Pay your vets bill
- You can then make a claim via the online claims portal or you can download the claims form from the Budget Direct website and send your completed form and your vet’s itemised invoices to claims@pet.budgetdirect.com.au or by post to Budget Direct Pet Insurance PO Box 342 Toowong QLD 4066.
- Within 2–5 business days of you lodging your claim, Budget Direct will contact you if they need any more information.
- On acceptance of your claim, Budget Direct will reimburse you up to 80% of your eligible vet expenses (benefit limits and an excess apply). The money will be deposited into your nominated bank account
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