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Cover Details

2 years of coverage: The SquareTrade iPhone warranty covers your iPhone for up to 2 years, starting on the date of purchase.

Covered Issues: Both accidents (e.g., broken screen or other damage through drops AND liquid damage including full immersion) and out-of-warranty normal use failures (e.g., battery no longer charging or other hardware failures) are covered. We do not cover loss, theft, willful damage or damage occurring through gross misuse.

Excess: There is a £50 excess for any claim. You will be required to give us your credit card number at claim time and we will place a hold on your credit card for £50 until the claim is approved, at which time we will bill you the excess.

How it works: You can file a claim online or on the phone. Depending on the issue, we will either fix your iPhone or arrange for a replacement. To fix your iPhone, we give you free overnight shipping to-and-from our depot and 80% of iPhones are fixed the day of receipt. If you prefer the convenience of your local Genius Bar, you can take it there and we will reimburse your repair costs.

Repair or Replacement: Based on what happened to your iPhone, we will let you know if it's suitable for repair, otherwise we will arrange a replacement option.

Older iPhones: This coverage is restricted to iPhones purchased in the last 30 days, older iPhones cannot be covered

Terms & Conditions Key Facts

iPhone Insurance Backing

SquareTrade Warranties are underwritten 100% by AmTrust International Underwriters Limited, rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best. Registered in Ireland #169384, Registered Office: 40 Westland Row, Dublin 2, Ireland. AmTrust International Underwriters Limited is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland and is licensed to operate in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority, register number 203014.

Reviews & Press

“If you're going to be one of the iPhone early adopters, you might want to make sure it's covered against manufacturing defects and accidental damage. While Apple offers a one-year limited warranty and two additional years of coverage with the AppleCare Protection Plan, it only makes you eligible for repair or replacement if your iPhone suffers from a manufacturing defect.

A SquareTrade warranty, on the other hand, insures your iPhone against not just manufacturing defects but accidental damage as well. Should anything untoward happen to your iPhone, you'll be entitled to free repairs or a replacement from SquareTrade, depending upon the nature of the damage.

SquareTrade's two-year warranty is currently available at an introductory price of $96 and the three-year warranty is priced at $136. The warranty has to be applied for within thirty days of purchasing the iPhone.

SquareTrade Warranties are underwritten by Wesco Insurance Company and can be canceled at any time for a full refund based on the remaining months of the warranty on a pro rata basis. This option will come in handy should your iPhone get lost or stolen, because SquareTrade does not cover that under the warranty. SquareTrade also offers similar services for the iPhone and pretty much every other electronic gadget you may own.” Link

"SquareTrade's iPhone 3GS Warranty Covers Clumsiness, Stupidity, and Human Nature" link

"I just had a flawless experience with them on a drop/spill claim on my wife's iPhone. The process was really easy. I called their toll free number to file a claim" link

"If you buy the SquareTrade warranty within 30 days of purchase of your Mac, you can add the accidental damage and handling. That's a big plus over standard AppleCare... I cover most of my stuff (MacBooks, iPhones, TVs) with SquareTrade for these reasons" link

"I had a Square Trade policy on my 16gb 3g. I spilled a root beer on it, which toasted the phone. I had it insured for $500.00. Sent the phone to Square Trade, and received a check for $450.00 ($50.00 damage deductible). In my experience, they have been very responsive and reputable." link

"…if you accidentally drop your iPhone in the toilet (it happens) or if, while looking up your Tiramisu recipe in MacGourmet, you happen to spill Kahlua all over your MacBook, you won't be covered by AppleCare….In addition to covering manufacturers' defects, Square Trade's warranty covers accidental damage." link

Epinions

"My 19-month Dell laptop suddenly died. Upon calling, I was advised to either ship the unit to Square Trade or attempt to have it repaired locally and be reimbursed. I opted for the latter, and was advised by the technician that the cost would probably exceed the laptop's value. I e-mailed the report to Square Trade, and was instructed to forward the computer to them (at their expense ... they sent a shipping label). It would be acceptable to remove the hard drive, which I did. If they determined that repairs would be prohibitive, I'd be sent the $600 I paid for it. That's exactly what happened ... within a couple of days, I had my money through PayPal. It was that simple, and took just over a week ... amazing!

[And] just a couple of days ago, my iPhone's Bluetooth chip went bad, as determined by Apple support. Square Trade asked me if I'd prefer to send it to them or have Apple look at it. I chose to deal locally. The end result was an out-of-warranty exchange at the Apple Store, for which I paid $199. Upon sending the receipt to Square Trade, I received notification that I'd be creditied the full amount (less tax) through PayPal within a day or so. Again, they were right on the money (pun unintended). This morning, the funds were in my bank account.

It just doesn't get any better than this ... great prices, excellent coverage, outstanding service." link

NexTag

"The iPhone warranty I just bought was a lot cheaper than anything else I found out there. The process was also really simple. On top of the that I just received an iPhone cover in the mail, which I wasn't expecting. What a nice surprise! I'm basically telling everyone I know about SquareTrade!" link

iPhone Protection Comparison

SquareTrade makes every effort possible to make sure that we provide the best value possible for your iPhone protection needs. When evaluating other iPhone insurance or iPhone warranty options, please consider asking these questions:

• Does the iPhone insurance or iPhone warranty have a deductible?
• Does the iPhone insurance or iPhone warranty cover water damage, including FULL IMERSION?
• Does the iPhone insurance or iPhone warranty provider have a rated insurance company backing up its protection plan? (SquareTrade warranties are backed by an A rated insurance company)
• Does the iPhone insurance of iPhone warranty provider have a track record of good customer service? Are you able to find any reviews for their insurance or warranty claim service?
• Does the iPhone insurance or iPhone warranty provider allow you to cancel for a full or prorated refund?