There are 15 Defra compliant pet microchip databases in the UK. They work by “talking” to each other. If you search one you’re searching them all. You can read more about how they work HERE.
In this article we lay out the differences between the pet microchip databases. These databases can be used to register dogs, cats and any other pet. (Apart from horses they have a separate database which can be found HERE.)
At the end of the article you can find a handy image and downloadable PDF on all the microchip databases, their price and the main added features.
The Defra compliant microchip databases
We charge JUST £1.99 to register your pet’s microchip. This is a one off charge for your pet. You can change your details as many times as you need to. Our added benefits are:
- If your pet’s microchip is ever searched we’ll send you an email
- Added lost pet features
- Access to MyPet Perks
- 4 weeks free insurance (subject to a few conditions)
Animal Microchips charge £19.95 to register your pet’s microchip. This is a one off charge for your pet. You can change your details as many times as you need to. They don’t offer any additional benefits.
Offers either a free of charge change from a breeder to a pet owner basic account, or it is a discounted one-off payment of £7.95 for a premium account. (If discounted option not taken then it is a one-off payment of £15 later to upgrade).
The premium account allows you to change your details as many times as you need to and allows the registration of up to 5 animals in that account with no extra fee.
Microchip registrations for pet owners without a transfer code (e.g., foreign microchip registrations) are a one-off payment of £8.95.
The added benefits are:
- Added lost pet features such as downloadable missing posters
- Multiple animals can be held within one premium pet owner account with no additional charges (up to 5 animals)
Chip works charge £19.95. This is a one off charge for your pet. You can change your details as many times as you need to. The added benefits are:
- Free collar tag
- 1 years free subscription to Vetline
Identibase charges £30.00 per year. You can change your details as many times as you need to as long as you’re paying the annual charge. The added benefits are:
- Access to exclusive offers and discounts.
Microchip Central charges £32.40. This is a one off charge for your pet. You can change your details as many times as you need to. The added benefits are:
- Downloadable lost pet posters
- Free pet tag
- Notification if your pet’s microchip is searched
MicroDogID doesn’t take registrations. They are specific to Greyhounds.
You can’t register your pet’s microchip here. This service is only for Veterinary clinics. Our suggestion would be to ensure your pet is registered by you. This helps ensure they have the most up to date information and direct contact details.
There’s very little information on what Pet chip register do. They don’t have any prices listed not an obvious way to register your pet the last time we checked.
Pet Identity UK charges a one off £20.00. You can change your details as many times as you need after that. The added benefits are:
- Free smart collar tag
- Added lost pet features
Pet Identity UK charges a one off £20.00. You can change your details as many times as you need after that. The added benefits are:
- Free smart collar tag
- Added lost pet features
Petlog charges £17.00. This is a one off charge for your pet. You can change your details as many times as you need to. The added benefits are:
- Added lost pet features
Petscanner charges £2.99. This is a one off charge for your pet. You can change your details as many times as you need to. They also charge £11.88 per year for their premium features. The added benefits are:
- Free IOS and Android app
- Added lost pet features (Premium feature)
- Notification if your pet’s microchip is searched (Premium feature)
ProtectedPet charges £24.99. This is a one off charge for your pet. You can change your details as many times as you need to. The added benefits are:
- Added lost pet features
Smart trace charge £19.95. This is a one off charge for your pet. You can change your details as many times as you need to. They don’t have any added benefits.
Pettrac charges £16.95. This is a one off charge for your pet. You can change your details as many times as you need to.
If you want to chat to us about what we’re doing at MyPet please just drop me an email – conor@mypethq.io. I’d love to hear from you with any questions or feedback!
You can download the handy reference HERE.
3 Responses
Hi I’ve just tried to change a chip details with Petrac. I did this on my phone , the site was a scam it must run on or very close the the real site and yes they want access to my PayPal account which is where I stopped. I phoned Pettrac and clarified this and warned them. Hopefully this may warn others.
Well spotted Arthur, Hard to see some of these scam sites sometimes.
My dog is registered in Austria with animal data.com. I would like to change her registration to a uk database. Do you know how I do this please?
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