Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in GBP · Recall feed checked daily
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Microchip cost across United Kingdom

Implanting and registering a permanent identification chip. Common for ferrets and house rabbits.

£35–£70national typical range (GBP)
Londonmost expensive city
Belfastleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

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Ways to pay less

  • Cheapest when done during a spay or neuter that is already booked.
  • Register the chip. An unregistered chip does nothing.
Full table

All 21 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
London ENG£47–£95
Cambridge ENG£40–£80
Brighton ENG£39–£80
Bristol ENG£38–£75
Edinburgh SCT£37–£75
Southampton ENG£35–£70
Manchester ENG£35–£70
York ENG£35–£70
Aberdeen SCT£34–£70
Birmingham ENG£34–£70
Norwich ENG£34–£70
Leeds ENG£33–£65
Plymouth ENG£33–£65
Liverpool ENG£32–£65
Glasgow SCT£32–£65
Cardiff WLS£32–£65
Nottingham ENG£32–£65
Sheffield ENG£31–£65
Newcastle ENG£31–£65
Swansea WLS£31–£65
Belfast NIR£30–£59
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of microchip in United Kingdom?

Nationally £35–£70 in 2026. London is the most expensive city we track; Belfast the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover microchip?

Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.

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