BDO Insure has introduced Pet Dog and Cat Insurance, offering furry companions the love and security they deserve. The insurance, starting at an affordable annual premium of P560, provides fur-parents with peace of mind through comprehensive coverage for their beloved pets.
Pet Insurance Coverage Details
The insurance covers veterinary medical reimbursement for unexpected visits, pet owner's liability benefit for everyday adventures, and accidental death benefit for unforeseen circumstances. Fur-parents can customize their plans with four schemes:
- Plan A: Up to P15,000 per accident pet medical reimbursement (max P75,000), up to P15,000 insured pet owner's accidental death and disablement, and customizable add-ons. Annual premium starts at P560.
- Plan B: Up to P20,000 per accident pet medical reimbursement (max P100,000), up to P20,000 insured pet owner's accidental death and disablement, and customizable add-ons. Annual premium starts at P700.
- Plan C: Up to P25,000 per accident pet medical reimbursement (max P125,000), up to P25,000 insured pet owner's accidental death and disablement, and customizable add-ons. Annual premium starts at P820.
- Plan D: Up to P30,000 per accident pet medical reimbursement (max P150,000), up to P30,000 insured pet owner's accidental death and disablement, and customizable add-ons. Annual premium starts at P920.
Add-on Benefits
Additional add-ons include Pet Medical Reimbursement for Covered Illnesses with 80% reimbursement up to P30,000 per illness (max P150,000), Pet Acute Dental Conditions coverage up to P30,000 per condition (max P150,000), and Pet Accidental Death or Essential Euthanasia assistance up to P10,000.
Coverage and Inclusions
The policy reimburses 80% of veterinary expenses for injuries from accidents such as bone fracture, burn or electrocution, complications from drowning, bite wounds, tick paralysis, snake bite toxicity, foreign body obstruction, poisoning, embedded grass seed, anaphylactic shock, and torn nail. It also includes pet owner's liability, international travel emergency medical treatment, and petnap coverage.
Eligibility and Requirements
Insurable pets include dogs and cats (all breeds and mixed breeds) aged 3 months to 6 years. Requirements include an accomplished online application form, at least three pet photos (front, back, left, right, sphinx), and optional documents like Pet Book with updated vaccination records and veterinarian details. For inquiries, call 8838-2364 or visit bdo.com.ph/pet-insurance.
BDO and Mastercard: 20-Year Remittance Partnership
BDO Unibank and Mastercard have celebrated a 20-year collaboration that has served over 4 million overseas Filipinos, providing faster, more secure, and accessible remittance and payment services. The partnership combines BDO's remittance network with Mastercard's global payments infrastructure, expanding financial access for Filipinos worldwide.
Jason Crasto, Country Manager for Mastercard Philippines, stated, "For the last 20 years, the collaboration between BDO and Mastercard has helped serve overseas Filipinos—over 4 million of them—and we look forward to the next 20 years of working with BDO." He added that millions of BDO ATM cards with the Mastercard logo are used locally and overseas for remittances and daily purchases.
Genie Gloria, senior vice president and head of Remittance at BDO, emphasized the shared commitment to serve overseas Filipinos. "At the heart of our 20-year collaboration with Mastercard is a shared commitment to serve our kabayans," she said. "As we look ahead, our focus remains clear—to continuously innovate and uplift the remittance experience, ensuring that every remittance is not just a transaction, but a connection delivered with care and trust."
Both organizations are working on new solutions to improve security, convenience, and accessibility for cross-border transactions, with more innovations expected in 2026.
