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SAINSBURYS BANK CAR INSURANCE

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How good is Sainsbury's Bank car insurance?

Trustpilot rating
4.1 out of 5[1]

Trustpilot is a leading customer review site.

Key benefits:

✔ Nectar card members get a guaranteed discount

✔ No claims discounts

✔ New cars replaced like-for-like if stolen or written off

Defaqto rating (car insurance)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐[2]

Defaqto is an leading independent reviewer of financial products. Five stars is for 'an excellent product with a comprehensive range of features and benefits'.

Key inclusions:

✔ Driving in Europe*

✔ Replacement of your child's car seat after an accident

✔ Windscreen cover**

✔ A courtesy car while your car is in for repairs**

How much do Sainsbury's car insurance policies cost?

These are the average prices of Sainsbury's Bank car insurance policies across all drivers.

How much you personally pay will be influenced by your age, location, driving history and other factors.

Fully Comprehensive
£465[3]
Third Party Fire and Theft
£451[4]

Fully Comprehensive policy

Average price

Sainsbury's Bank Essentials

£489[3]

Sainsbury's Bank Standard

£465[3]

Sainsbury's Bank Plus

£461[3]

Third party, fire and theft policy

Average price

Sainsbury's Bank Standard

£451[4]

Sainsbury's Bank Plus

£594[4]

Example car insurance quote for Sainsbury's Bank

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Sainsbury's Bank

  • Annual Price

    £1,186.84

  • Cover

    Fully Comprehensive

  • Excess

    Total £400 Voluntary £250 Compulsory £150


Great for

  • Personal injury: Up to 10k included
  • Windscreen cover included
  • Courtesy car included

But be aware that

  • Legal cover: extra cost from £12.99
  • Breakdown cover: extra cost from £24.99

What types of car insurance can I get with Sainsbury's Bank?

Sainsbury's Bank offers two types of car insurance cover. It does not offer third-party only insurance.

What extras can I add to my Sainsbury's Bank car insurance policy?

There may be limitations, conditions and restrictions to the below. Your policy documents will have full information.

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    RAC breakdown cover

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    Motor legal protection

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    No claims discount protection

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    Windscreen cover

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    Courtesy car

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    Key cover

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    Personal belongings

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    Excess cover

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    European driving

How do I cancel my Sainsbury's Bank car insurance?

🚩 You will not get any money refunded if you have already made a claim on your car insurance

You can tell Sainsbury's Bank at any point up until your renewal date that you do not wish to renew your policy. There is no charge for not renewing.

If you cancel your Sainsbury's Bank car insurance before your policy starts or within the first 14 days of your policy starting you will be entitled to:

  • a refund of the premiums you paid

  • a refund of your set-up fee

You will be charged an admin fee of £25, which will be taken out of your refund.

If you wish to cancel your policy at any time later than 14 days after it started, you will be entitled to a pro-rated refund of your premium.

You will be charged an admin fee of £55, which will be taken out of your refund.

If you cancel your Sainsbury's Bank car insurance within the first 14 days of your policy autorenewing you will be entitled to a refund of the premiums you paid.

You will be charged an admin fee of £25, which will be taken out of your refund.

You must telephone Sainsbury's Bank to cancel your car insurance - you cannot do it online.

The number is 0345 608 6034

How do I contact Sainsbury's Bank?

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    By Phone

    The customer query number is: 0345 266 1670

    The claims line is: 0344 600 9021

  • Online Portal

    You can make changes to your policy for free here, and cancel your policy for a lower admin fee.

Sainsbury’s Bank car insurance is underwritten by a range of insurers. Specific underwriters will be shown on policy documents and on quotes, so you can see who the underwriter is before you buy.

It will be one of the following insurers:

  • Ageas Insurance Ltd

  • AXA Insurance UK plc

  • Covea Insurance plc

  • ERS

  • Highway Insurance Company Limited

  • Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Limited

  • Premier Underwriting Limited

  • Prestige Underwriting Services Limited on behalf of Aviva insurance Limited

  • Sabre Insurance Company Limited

  • Somerset Bridge Limited

  • Zurich Insurance plc

Yes, you can other drivers to your Sainsbury's Bank car insurance through the online portal. You may have to pay extra to have another driver on your policy. Sainsbury's Bank may also charge an admin fee.

No, Sainsbury's Bank car insurance policies must be paid annually - in one lump sum.

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