I've been using barkibu since 2 years and it works well, the coverage is good and the app is user-friendly. Reimbursement is easy and I never had to wait for too long. The only thing I'd like to hav... See more
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Barkibu has been an absolute lifesaver. Dealing with a sick pet and unexpected veterinary emergencies—including hospitalization, lab tests, and IV fluids—is extremely stressful on its own. Barkibu too... See more
A huge shout out and thank you to Barkibu team. We moved to Lisbon from Canada and comparing all dog insurance policies, found Barkibu as having a superior policy that is reliable and efficient to sup... See more
The claim was settled very quickly. The only thing I think would be useful would be a chat window where the customer could request information at any time. If I am not mistaken, this is currently ava... See more
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I uploaded my vet receipt and Barkibu…
I uploaded my vet receipt and Barkibu responded right away. I received my vaccination money in less than an hour. I do hope that my experience will go in the future as smoothly.
I signed up and then needed to cancel…
I signed up and then needed to cancel because they insist on using an app, there is no phone number to talk to someone on and they couldn't even cancel my contract signed up 10 mins earlier because I had to do it on the app !!! absolutely no way of doing anythign other than on an app, no way to talk to anyone, no log in on a website, awful. I cant' comment on whether their refunds work well, but I always find that companies who make it hard to contact them are generally not wanting to help their clients !
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I've been using barkibu since 2 years…
I've been using barkibu since 2 years and it works well, the coverage is good and the app is user-friendly. Reimbursement is easy and I never had to wait for too long.
The only thing I'd like to have is the card with which you can pay by the vet and therefore you don't have to pay with your own money first, but unfortunately the company discontinued the card service
It’s a SCAM
Warning: This is a complete scam. Stay away.
I signed up to insure my dog. After eight days, I tried to cancel, within the initial 14-day cancellation period. However, the system required me to pay the premium before I could cancel.
I emailed them, but all I received were AI-generated replies. Eventually, I paid the first month’s premium so I could cancel the policy and get a refund. Neither happened: my money has not been refunded, and my policy has not been cancelled.
They charge you for the full first month, yet provide no coverage for incidents during the first 20 days of the policy.
A complete scam. They just take your money, and all you get in response to your messages is an AI.
I am asking Barkibu to cancel my policy, refund the payment, and confirm in writing that no further charges will be made. I would also like a member of the customer support team to review my case and provide a clear response addressing my cancellation and refund requests.
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Thank you for the quick and easy claim…
Thank you for the quick and easy claim process. I uploaded the receipt on Friday and was paid on Monday!"
Barkibu has been an absolute lifesaver
Barkibu has been an absolute lifesaver. Dealing with a sick pet and unexpected veterinary emergencies—including hospitalization, lab tests, and IV fluids—is extremely stressful on its own. Barkibu took all the financial stress away: submitting the invoices and medical reports through the app was seamless, and the claim was approved and paid out (80%) on the exact same day! It is rare to see an insurance company operate with such speed and transparency. 10/10 service!
Very helpful
Very helpful , answer to your questions immediately and the return of your expenses just after a few minutes!!
Congratulations to Barkibu!!!
I am a new customer to Barkibu and I…
I am a new customer to Barkibu and I made my first claim yesterday. It was handled very quickly and smoothly and the refund was in my account right away. Well done. My only issue is that my vet charges €13 euros for the detailed report needed to make a claim. That is difficult.
App not working
App not working. Customer service and help does not exist in this company. Do not recommend.
Quick & easy reimbursement
I uploaded all the necessary documents from the vet at 9pm on the app and by 11 the same night I received reimbursement . Very convenient
Great, easy and fast service
Such a smooth process! I’ve submitted a claim to expense the annual vaccine for my cat and I got the full amount back within 2 hours
Refund my money in greece when my dog…
Refund my money in greece when my dog is sick!
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