Yupwego review

Updated September 28, 2026 · AssureCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Policy is a one-off trip payment rather than a monthly plan, so a short journey keeps the cost small.

Key facts

Best for
Expats and older travellers buying one trip of cover at a low entry price.
Premium from
€1.40 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Insurance types
Travel (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Provider type
Broker (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Monthly payments
No (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Cover limit
Medical expenses up to EUR 1,000,000 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Claims channels
Phone, Email, Online-portal (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Age range
up to 85 years (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Legal entity
Yupwego, SAS (RCS Lyon no. 842336349) (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Headquarters
France (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Founded
2018 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Audience
Expats, Seniors
Official website
yupwego.com

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
TrustpilotLinkedIndirectories.onepercentfortheplanet.org

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Premiums start at €1.40 for a single trip.
  • Cover runs to up to 85 years and is aimed at expats and seniors.
  • Claims handled by phone, email and online portal.

Cons

  • Support runs on phone, chat and help centre only, while email and an online portal sit with claims.
  • Cover is limited to travel.
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Who it suits

  • Expats and seniors who want medical cover while travelling away from home.
  • Anyone buying cover for a single trip rather than a recurring monthly policy.
  • Travellers who want a high medical limit without a large entry premium.

Who should look elsewhere

  • People who pay monthly, since monthly payments are listed as no.
  • Those after home, auto or life cover, since travel is the only line here.
  • Travellers who want email or portal support, since support runs on phone, chat and help centre.

How your money is protected

Yupwego is a broker rather than an insurer, so it arranges cover with insurers and handles the policy for you. The intermediary sits on the ORIAS Register of insurance intermediaries, France, under entry 19001541. That registration gives you a named intermediary to approach if a claim or complaint needs a formal route.

The company behind it

The broker is Yupwego, SAS (RCS Lyon no. 842336349), registered in France and trading since 2018, so the operation is established rather than new. Day to day contact runs through phone, chat and help centre, and the ORIAS entry 19001541 confirms its intermediary status in France.

How Yupwego compares

Where Yupwego is available

Available
France
Licence in France
ORIAS (Register of insurance intermediaries, France) (19001541), checked September 26, 2026

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does cover cost to start?+

Cover starts at €1.40, below the €7.93 that most travel policies here start at, and Yupwego sits at position 38 of 252 brands on that measure. The final price moves with trip length, destination and cover level.

Can I pay monthly?+

Monthly payments are listed as no, so a policy is arranged and paid for the trip rather than as a recurring plan. Compare that with the 88.9% share of brands on the site that do take monthly payments, and decide whether a single trip payment suits the way you travel.

Is Yupwego an insurer or a broker?+

Yupwego is listed as a broker, not an insurer, so the policy sits with an insurer while the broker handles the relationship for you. That shape is why the range is limited to travel and why a registered intermediary stands behind the contract.

Who can buy this cover?+

The age range runs to up to 85 years, and the policies are aimed at expats and seniors. That makes it a practical choice for travellers who are older or living outside their home country. Anyone beyond the age range would need another provider.

Is the broker properly regulated?+

Yes. Yupwego appears on the ORIAS Register of insurance intermediaries, France, with entry 19001541. The legal entity behind the site is Yupwego, SAS (RCS Lyon no. 842336349), based in France, so there is a named party to approach with a formal complaint.

How do I make a claim?+

Claims run through phone, email and online portal, which covers phone, email and the online portal. Having all three means you can report while travelling rather than waiting for office hours. Keep your policy details and receipts ready, since the channel you use affects how quickly a claim moves.

How do I get help with a policy?+

Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, so you can call, use live chat or work through the help centre. The company has traded since 2018, so the service is an established one rather than a new setup. Claims are the exception, since phone, email and online portal adds email and an online portal.

Sources

  • yupwego.com/en/distribution checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Provider type

    “Yupwego is a specialist travel insurance broker: we compare and select policies from 6 recognised insurers”

  • yupwego.com/en/faq checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Claims channels, Monthly payments

    “assistance does not use WhatsApp. If you do not wish to contact them by telephone to avoid incurring costs, we invite you to contact them by e-mail”

  • yupwego.com/en/legal/terms-of-use checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Licences

    “Registered office: 2, place de Francfort, 69003 LYON, France”

  • yupwego.com/en/our-commitments/yupwego-from-creation-to-t... checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Founded

    “Yupwego was born in late 2018”

  • yupwego.com/en/products checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Audience, Insurance types, Premium from

    “Expat Insurance: Medical Cover Abroad from 57 € / month; Senior travel insurance: travel with complete peace of mind”

  • yupwego.com/en/products/tourist-travel-insurance checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Age range

    “Open to all travellers, up to age 85”

  • yupwego.com checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Cover limit, Support channels

    “Frais d'hospitalisation à l'étranger, soins, médicaments. Plafond jusqu'à 1 000 000 €.”

Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

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Expats and older travellers buying one trip of cover at a low entry price.

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