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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

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 m... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience! The refund money comes very fast and the app is super easy to use. The only thing missing is a simple way to tag our claims. It would be much better if we could select if a claim is... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dont throw your money away, they dont help

Edit after communication with their terrible customer support team:
They refused any type of help. If you renewed, they want to lock into that contract even if you haver never used their service (which technically I never did). They are also very rude and only prompt you to request to not renew and unsubscribe from responses. So dont even expect help, you will lose your money, time and parience.
Worse experience of my life with customer support.

I paid since september 2024, my first request was declined because the condition my cat had was considered "preexisting", mind you I didn't know and my request was for the vet visit which I needed to have in order to learn of his condition.

I thought it was my bad because his visit was a month after I got the insurance, maybe it was too soon so I continued paying until now. (My mistake)

I took my cat to his yearly check up and they discovered a few things.

I once again requested my refund and they declined everything, which I understood some of the items are not covered but they once again declined the actual visit as preexisting even though its in their policy yearly check ups are covered. But apparently they aren't?

So I paid all that money just to never actually receive any sort of help and pay everything out of pocket. Hundreds in the trash for a company that preys on people that want to take care of their pets.

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Barkibu

Hello,

Thank you for your review.

Regarding your first claim, it was correctly declined because the veterinary visit was carried out within the waiting period and was recorded as a clinically motivated consultation due to symptoms. As such, it falls outside the policy coverage.

The clinical report does not describe this visit as a preventive check-up. Instead, it references the presence of symptoms, which is why it cannot be classified as a routine annual wellness visit.

Please note that the annual preventive check-ups covered under your policy are strictly limited to visits where there are no symptoms, illness, accident, or clinical suspicion involved, and are intended solely as routine health controls.

If you have any doubts regarding your coverage or would like further clarification, we kindly invite you to review the full terms and conditions of your policy or contact us at seguros@barkibu.com.

Best regards,
Ana Customer Care Barkibu

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Took almost a month to cover a simple…

Took almost a month to cover a simple vaccination. I was not asked specifically about the paperwork needed and had to submit twice. Although I provided both of the times very fast what I was asked, the response was not as fast as the company promotes as it’s big asset.

March 31, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

Since 2021, I have been a loyal customer of this pet insurance, attracted initially by their competitive pricing. However, over the years, the situation has dramatically deteriorated: premiums have steadily increased, coverage percentages have been reduced, and customer support has become completely unresponsive — leaving me without any assistance or guidance.

Last month, I was notified that my policy would be automatically renewed on March 30, 2026, at a significantly higher cost, notably excluding civil liability coverage, which was included in my existing plan. Concerned, I accessed the app to cancel the renewal in advance, than discovered that my contract was renewed automatically for another year, extending until March 30, 2027, with no option to opt out or cancel. Attempts to contact customer service have been futile; the only available communication channel is a confusing, unclear form that offers no real resolution. This experience has left me profoundly disappointed and frustrated, feeling deceived by a company that is clearly engaging in predatory practices. I hereby formally exercise my right of withdrawal and demand immediate cancellation of the renewed policy. I will pursue all necessary legal avenues to protect my rights if this issue is not promptly resolved.

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Barkibu

Hello,

Thank you for your review.

We have attempted to locate your email address in our system in order to review your case, but unfortunately we have not been able to find it, as it has not been provided.

If you still require assistance and would like us to look into your situation, please do not hesitate to contact us at seguros@barquivo.com and request the contact form. One of our agents will review your case in detail and provide you with a response as soon as possible.

Kind regards,
Ana Customer Care Barkibu

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid

Avoid. They advertise that they pay back fully for the annual vaccines, but it's not true. I have beed asked for the vet report (paid extra, not covered by barkibu) cause I had pipettes and other stuff on my recipe. Talking to them does not sort anything, can't talk to a person, all support is AI.

March 27, 2026
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Reply from Barkibu

Hello,

We initially requested additional information because we saw that the invoice included several other items, and an official report was required in order to review them properly.

However, we can see that you have already replied to the request we sent via the form, so we will proceed with reviewing only the vaccination, as you indicated.

If you ever need assistance, please contact us through the same channel by filling out the form, and one of our agents will review your query.

Thank you for your trust.
Ana Customer Care Barkibu

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was the first time of using a pet…

It was the first time of using a pet insurance. When it was time for my dog’s annual vaccinations I got really good help via WhatsApp as to what was needed. When I submitted my invoice it was really easy and I received the refund within 30 minutes. Excellent service!

March 20, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I strongly recommend Barkibu!

I took my cat to the vet for her standard annual checkup and used Barkibu insurance for the first time. I upload the Vet's invoice and received a full refund in less than 24 hours. This is excellent service and I am very happy with my choice. Barkibu is an honest and reliable insurance, and I strongly recommend it to all pet owners.

March 13, 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Feedback and suggestion regarding my policy – Ramon

Hello,
Overall, my experience with your insurance has been positive.
However, I would like to share a suggestion. In my case, an incident occurred with my dog Ramon, and only after submitting the claim I was asked to provide his medical history.
In my opinion, if the pet’s medical history is required, it would be more appropriate to request it before accepting someone as a member, rather than after an incident occurs.
This would make the process more transparent and clearer for customers from the beginning.
Thank you for considering this feedback.
Kind regards,
Mary Pateroudi

February 3, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ease of use and immediate refund

It was very easy to issue the insurance contract, register to the mobile app and get the barkibu card. The refund request for a medical expense was also easy to be issued and the money refund was immediate.

March 3, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible service

Horrible service, arrogant team of veterinarians, DON'T MAKE AN INSURANCE WITH THESE PEOPLE, you will pay the insurance and then you will also pay your animals medical expenses, they don't care about you or your animal, they called with nice words me and my dog's veterinarians liars, they don't pay what they have too. Stay away from barkibu, I had to get my lawyer because of them.

January 26, 2026
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Reply from Barkibu

Thank you for your feedback!

We’re very sorry to read about your experience and that you feel this way. This is certainly not the impression we want to give to our customers.

Please be assured that our goal is always to review every claim carefully and fairly based on the policy conditions and the medical information provided by the veterinarian. We understand how stressful situations involving a pet’s health can be, and we never intend to question anyone personally.

We would really like to take another look at your case and clarify what happened. Please feel free to contact us with your policy number so we can review everything in detail and help resolve the situation.

Kind regards,
Barkibu Team

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