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Beyond Bank Car Insurance

Beyond Bank offers car insurance coverage to protect you and your vehicle, providing peace of mind on the road. Read our review to learn more about its products!  

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, updated on February 16th, 2024       

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Beyond Bank is a customer-owned Australian bank that offers a wide range of financial services and products. In addition to its banking offerings, Beyond Bank provides a range of insurance services, including car insurance. Underwritten by Allianz, Beyond Bank’s car insurance policies offer a variety of features and benefits to suit drivers’ different needs.

We break down Beyond Bank’s car insurance products in this review so you can understand the options on offer. Find out what is and isn’t covered and the optional extras you can add today!

Disclaimer: all coverage offered by Beyond Bank is subject to the terms and conditions of your policy. Limits and exclusions apply. Please refer to your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or contact Beyond Bank if you’re unsure about what is and isn’t covered.

Please note that Savvy does not represent Beyond Bank for its car insurance products. All listed policies, inclusions and limits are correct as of July 2023.

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What car insurance policies are available through Beyond Bank?

Beyond Bank provides the following types of car insurance:

Comprehensive

Comprehensive cover is the most extensive type of car insurance on offer in Australia, protecting you against accidental loss or damage to your vehicle, including theft. Beyond Bank’s Comprehensive plan offers the following inclusions:

  • New for old replacement for vehicles less than 2 years old
  • Accidental death benefit coverage up to $25,000 per period of insurance
  • Child seat or baby capsule coverage up to $500 for any one incident
  • Emergency repairs coverage up to $500 for any one incident
  • Emergency accommodation and travelling expenses coverage up to $1,000 for any one incident
  • Lock re-keying/re-coding coverage up to $1,000 for any one incident
  • Personal items coverage up to $1,000 for any one incident
  • Rental car coverage after theft for up to 30 days with a maximum daily limit of $100
  • Temporary cover on replacement vehicle for up to 14 days
  • Towing coverage for reasonable costs
  • Trailer and caravan cover up to $1,000 or market value, whichever is lesser, for any one claim
  • Transportation costs coverage up to $500 for any one incident
  • Legal liability coverage up to $20 million for any one event or series of events
  • Coverage for all legal costs
  • Supplementary bodily injury liability coverage up to $20 million for any one event
Third Party Property Damage

This is the most basic form of optional car insurance in Australia, designed to cover only damage caused by your vehicle to other people’s property, rather than protecting your own vehicle. Beyond Bank’s policy offers the following inclusions:

  • Coverage for legal liability up to $20 million for any single event or series of events
  • Full coverage for legal costs
  • Supplementary bodily injury liability coverage up to $20 million for any single event
  • Uninsured motorist extension up to $5,000 for any one incident

Are there any optional extras available through Beyond Bank?

Yes – Beyond Bank offers the following optional extras on its Comprehensive policy:

  • Rental car following an accident: up to 30 days coverage with a maximum daily limit of $100
  • Removal of basic excess for windscreen claims: 1 replacement claim and 2 repairs allowed within the insurance period for windscreen, sunroof or window glass
  • Tools of trade coverage: Up to $3,000 for any one incident

The following optional excess is also available to reduce premiums:

  • Unnamed driver excess: $2,500 excess for any one claim

What are some of the pros and cons of buying car insurance through Beyond Bank?

  • Tools of trade option: you can insure your tools for up to $3,000 as an optional extra on Comprehensive plans.
  • Generous rental car provision after theft: you can get a hire car for up to 30 days after your car is stolen.
  • 24/7 online claims: claims can be lodged at any time using Allianz’s online claim form.
  • No TPFT cover: Fire and Theft cover is no longer available on new car insurance policies from Beyond Bank.
  • Less generous baby seat cover: child sets and baby capsules are covered up to $500, less than some other car insurance policies.

Common questions about Beyond Bank car insurance

Can I get any discounts on my Beyond Bank car insurance?

Yes – if you buy a new Comprehensive car insurance policy online, you can get up to 10% off your first year’s premium.

Does Beyond Bank offer roadside assistance?

No – Beyond Bank does not offer roadside assistance as part of its car insurance policies or as a separate service you can subscribe to.

Do I need to list occasional drivers on my car insurance policy?

Although it is not mandatory, if a driver is not listed on your policy and you need to make a claim, you may have to pay a higher excess – especially if they are under 25. However, learner drivers do not need to be listed.

Does Beyond Bank offer any other type of vehicle insurance?

Yes – as well as cars, Beyond Bank can insure your caravan or trailer against loss or damage, and insure your boat.

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