Obscure Avios Partners – Bupa

It is difficult to make a judgement on the ‘health assessment’ options, except to say that it is not worth having one just for the Avios!   The ‘Advanced Health’ assessment – which I have actually had in the past via an employer, and it is a thorough check – has a list price of £723, so 5,000 Avios is a drop in the ocean. 

A quick internet search also pulled up a few other special offers, although to be fair I couldn’t find one open to the general public that was better than the 10% discount plus Avios offered here.

Similarly, there is clearly no reason to sign up for the health insurance just for the deal.   If you are a member of a professional body or group, you may find a better deal available through them.  (Ironically, I found that Bupa offers doctors a 20% discount on Bupa By You packages for their personal use, should they have no faith in the NHS!).

Experienced Avios collectors will already have thought: “Can I cancel after 1 month and still receive the Avios?“.  The answer is no, as they are paid to you in monthly installments.

In conclusion …. if you are thinking of private health cover, you might as well include Bupa in your price comparisons.  Given the high cost of cover and the number of Avios involved, though, it is unlikely to be a big factor in your decision.