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The limited offer is available on all annual polices purchased online from 23 May until 14 August.

Customers buying instant single trip cover on the Internet between the same dates will receive a 5% discount.

The online Instant Travel Insurance range is designed to meet the needs of most travellers, and includes European and worldwide travel, single trip or annual policies with cover for families, couples or single holidaymakers.

Buying could not be simpler, as customers simply click on the pack they require and pay online for instant cover for their trip.

Following is an example of how much travellers can save by buying annual Tesco Instant Travel Insurance online during the sale:

Allan Burns, head of Tesco Travel Insurance comments; “Travel insurance might not be the most glamorous part of a trip but it’s certainly a necessity.

By offering our customers good quality travel cover at a great sale price, we are giving them more money to spend on holiday as well as peace of mind.”

For further information, log on to www.tesco.com

For further information, please contact:

Monica McCormack
Media Relations Manager
Tesco Personal Finance
Tel: 0131 523 2171 / 07802 319 266

Alex Godwin-Brown
Haggie Hepburn
Tel: 0207 334 7777

• The online Instant Travel Insurance range is designed to meet the needs of most travelers, and includes European and Worldwide travel, single trip or annual policies with cover for families, couples or single travelers. Those with more specific requirements should call the travel insurance centre for an individually tailored quote.
• Family policy includes cover for up to 4 children
• Over one million Tesco Travel Insurance policies have been sold since launch in 1997
• Tesco Travel Insurance is one of the top 10 travel insurers in the UK
• Tesco Travel Insurance is provided and underwritten by UK Insurance Ltd.
• Tesco qualify for online Tesco Instant Travel Insurance customers must:
  • have no pre-existing medical conditions
  • be 64 or under

Tesco Personal Finance, the financial services arm of the UK's number one supermarket chain, was launched in July 1997 and offers a combination of Internet, supermarket and telephone banking.  Tesco Personal Finance now has over 5 million customer accounts and provides a range of low cost, value for money financial services.  It is a joint venture between The Royal Bank of Scotland plc and Tesco PLC.  Tesco Personal Finance Limited. Registered in Scotland No 173199.Registered Office 24 St Andrew Square Edinburgh.