Bupa UK Insurance Reviews 

44,363
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Looking at 8,067 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the highly supportive and empathetic staff who make communication, consultations, and medical appointments completely smooth, pleasant, and reassuring. Consumers consistently note that the customer service team is extremely efficient, friendly, and fast to approve necessary treatments and provide guidance. However, some reviewers were not happy with frustrating technical glitches encountered during the online claims process and difficulties paying policy excesses. A few other people also felt that certain medical treatment invoices were either not fully paid or were unexpectedly rejected by the insurance provider during their claims experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service throughout . I am surprised why do we pay NI to the NHS- after contribute ting towards the NHS all my life - at the real time of need / crisis @age of 60 and glad I switched back to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BUPA insurance literally saved my life through my battle with breast cancer. Every time I telephoned, the call handlers were polite, empathetic and I felt cared for as a human not just a number. Every... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication & service. I went to Nuffield in Littleover (Derby), the staff were helpful, friendly & made you feel at ease. After years of numerous episodes of pain I finally got an answer to w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just spoke with Cassia who was one of the most friendliest and helpful advisors I have had during my calls with Bupa. Cassia kindly spent time to go through my different memberships, explaining wh... See more

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  1. #22 of 28 best companies in Health insurance agency

About Bupa UK Insurance

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Bupa are one of the UK’s leading health insurance companies. Created in 1947, we are driven by a passion to provide high quality, affordable healthcare. Our purpose is to help people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world.

We cover healthcare, wellbeing and mental health support for individuals, couples, families and businesses. Alongside health insurance, we also have clinics, care homes and dental centres all over the UK.

At Bupa, our priority is our customers. We have no shareholders so all profits are reinvested into improving the health of millions worldwide.

We’re developing digital tools and solutions to help us achieve our goal of becoming the world’s most customer-centric healthcare company. Perfect for people with busy lifestyles to make it easier for you to book, manage and attend your appointments. You can also build and track your wellbeing plan and see a doctor 24/7, wherever you are in the UK using your computer or mobile device.

As a business we also have a global talent, innovation and sustainability programme called eco-Disruptive. Our goal is to find and support sustainable, scalable start-ups and innovative solutions that will improve people’s health and the health of the planet.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had to get surgery to remove an abcess…

Had to get surgery to remove an abcess last year and also removed 11theeth all done on NHS. Then living Orkney and And UK dentist struggled get seen. So went got all work done which was Needed nothing cosmetic. Which cost me a fair bit. Yet then trying to claim through Bupa was just an absolute night mare! Sent everything possible in Xrays dental plan everything and still wanted more each time then separate letters and just something else each time I sent it in! Never got anything back complete waste of time having the full Bupa 5 cover as never covered anything!

3 August 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was unable to get any support for a…

I was unable to get any support for a cold sore / lesion I’ve had for more than 6 months. So I’ve written to a local dermatologist who will offer me a consultation, take samples if necessary and gain histology reports. This is all that I expected BUPA to provide but was told that this wasn’t covered. I bet if I said it was affecting my mental health for having an unsightly lesion on my face for the past 6 months then I wonder if I’d been treated differently. As it is, I’m paying for it privately outside of BUPA.

20 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service. Friendly staff, very thorough examination, with dentist and hygienist. All paperwork done through the receptionist. Great having Bupa cover.

27 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mr Sharma and his team were amazing

Mr Sharma and his team were amazing. So pleasurable n friendly it was pleasurable to look forward to my surgery! Informative very caring and very professional. Follow- up care was also second to none. Thank you for the reassurance and restoring my eye sight!

19 June 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

GP medical report

I requested a written report from the GP I spoke with through Bupa's telephonic assistance service. Despite following up on three separate occasions, I have still not received any update regarding my request.

When I contacted customer service on a Sunday, I was informed that Member Services handles these types of requests. However, there appears to be a lack of communication and follow-through, which has left me extremely dissatisfied with the level of service provided.

It is very frustrating to repeatedly call and chase a relatively simple request without receiving any meaningful update or resolution. I would appreciate greater accountability, clearer communication, and a more efficient process for handling member requests in the future.

24 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BUPA two thumbs up

The doctor was very reassuring and practical.
I think more than anything it is the actual fact that I was seen so quickly and I am now under treatment.
The staff are very polite and helpful and all in all it was a great experience

26 August 2026

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