Bupa is a well-known name in Australian insurance and its travel plans offer solid coverage across international and domestic trips. The plans are straightforward to buy online, and their Essentials option is perfect for budget-conscious travellers who just want medical cover. If you’re already a Bupa health member, you’ll receive up to 15% off – which is a nice bonus.
Reviewed by Natalie Smith
Travel Insurance Analyst | Updated June 2026
Customer reviews
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Adrian T.
September 2017
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Never using BUPA Intl again
Bupa's travel insurance is worthless when it comes to claims. Their policy clearly mentions that electronic items are covered by their non-medical insurance: "14.1: If the policyholder has chosen the Non-Medical Option, the Company shall compensate the insured for the following items belonging to the insured on his/her travel outside his/her country of permanent residence: baggage,<br/>electronic equipment, cash, tickets, credit cards, drivers license, securities and passports."<br/>Yet when I tried to claim for my damaged camera, they have refused to compensate me.
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Michalina
June 2015
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Bupa travel
Used it once when traveling to Europe, did not have to use (which is a good thing), insurance included cancellation, accident, lost baggage and few other things, price was ok.
Bupa's travel insurance is worthless when it comes to claims. Their policy clearly mentions that electronic items are covered by their non-medical insurance: "14.1: If the policyholder has chosen the Non-Medical Option, the Company shall compensate the insured for the following items belonging to the insured on his/her travel outside his/her country of permanent residence: baggage,<br/>electronic equipment, cash, tickets, credit cards, drivers license, securities and passports."<br/>Yet when I tried to claim for my damaged camera, they have refused to compensate me.