Travel insurance
In Australia:
Call 1800 502 077 (Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm (AEST) (excluding public holidays).
Online: Travel claims website
Email: claims@travelclaims.com.au
If overseas:
- Online: Travel claims website
- Call +617 3305 7499 and reverse charges for any medical emergency
- Email: claims@travelclaims.com.au or
- Fax: on +617 3305 7016.
Stolen, lost or damaged property
If your property is stolen, lost or damaged, you must report this within 24 hours to the local police or an office of the bus line, airline, shipping line or rail authority you were travelling on when the theft, loss or damage occurred, and obtain a copy of their report. If a report is not made, the claim may not be paid.
Things you might need to provide
When claiming, you must give the insurer all the information and documentation they may request in order to properly assess any claim. Depending on the type of claim, this may include, but is not limited to, medical evidence, police reports, receipts, invoices, airline, train or bus tickets and luggage tags.
How to submit a travel insurance claim
To save you time, the travel insurance claims process is as straightforward as possible. Simply follow the steps below.
- Go to the Travel Claims website
- Log in using your Westpac travel insurance policy number, surname and date of birth
- Download, print and complete the relevant sections of the travel insurance claim form
- Attach any supporting documentation, such as police reports, valuations, medical reports, etc. The travel insurance claim form will tell you what is required
- Email, fax or post your completed claim form and supporting documentation to:
Fax: +617 3305 7016
Email: claims@travelclaims.com.au
Post: Westpac Travel Insurance
PO Box 162
Toowong Qld 4066
Australia
If you are submitting original documents with your travel insurance claim, please remember to keep copies for your records.
Help with a travel insurance claim
- Call 1800 502 077 within Australia
- Call +617 3305 7499 and reverse charges if overseas.
Credit card travel insurance claims
Learn more about making a claim on the Complimentary Overseas Travel Insurance policy, available with some credit cards.
This information about Westpac Travel Insurance and the benefits available under the policy is a summary only. Like all insurance, terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. You should consider whether this insurance product is suitable for your circumstances and always read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) (PDF 414KB) for Comprehensive, Domestic, Essentials and Multi-Trip Insurance.
Things you should know
Travel Insurance is issued by AWP Australia Pty Ltd ABN 52 097 227 177 AFSL 245631 (trading as Allianz Global Assistance), as agent for the insurer, Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 (Allianz). Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 arranges the insurance as agent of Allianz, but does not guarantee the insurance. Policy terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. This information does not take into account your personal circumstances. Read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDF 414KB) to see if this insurance is right for you. Call 1800 502 077.
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