Check your pets microchip | identibase.co.uk

identibase and Cats Protection are working together to help keepers find out which microchip database stores their pet’s details and whether they are up to date.

How to check your pet's chip

Enter the chip number below

Once you have located your pet`s chip number, you can enter it into the box below. Our handy tool will search through all Defra approved UK databases and find where your pet is registered.

Check a chip

Why check your pet’s microchip?

A microchip is the best way to help reunite you with your pet
A microchip is only as good as the data stored on it
Keepers risk a £500 fine if their information is out of date
Knowing your pet’s database saves time if your pet gets lost or stolen

What next?

There are a few different actions you should take depending on the outcome of checking your pet's chip. See the orange boxes below for more details.

Next Steps

Depending on where your pet is registered or if they aren't registered, here's how you can reach your pet's microchip record:

Your chip is registered with identibase

Congratulations your pet has an identichip! Login via our website, app or call our contact centre on 0330 9128077 to check their details.

Your chip is registered with another database

Contact your database to make sure your pet's details are up to date.

Don't forget! You can always switch to identibase and take advantage of our exclusive pet protection plans - Learn more here

Your chip is not registered with a UK database

This can happen if your pet's chip has not been sourced from a UK provider. Not to worry! Call us on 0330 9128077 to get the chip registered with identibase, free of charge.

Your chip is registered with two databases

In some cases, the chip checker may list two or more different databases. For the purpose of pet welfare, it is recommended that your pet's details are only held on a single DEFRA approved database.