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[sage]

Just a warning if you apply on line. Companies are setting up as middle men and charging for this free service. I have just paid £14.99 to renew my parent’s cards only to find out it was not an official NHS website although in the address the term “nhs “appeared. You can get them from the post office for free.

 

Sage

[Ain't Nobody Here]

I almost got taken in by one of these a couple of years ago too . Luckily I realised in time!

 

I warned Omleteers too .

[Seagazer]

One of the chaps on our last biking adventure had got caught out by this too. He was absolutely fuming.

[Egluntyne]

My friend has just been caught out by this.

[stoice]

Sneaky isn't it?

Money saving expert website posted this a while back...

 

"ALWAYS use the official site, http://www.ehic.org.uk, to get yours for free. A Department of Health spokesperson told us:

 

We're trying to do something about these websites - they are not endorsed by the Department of Health. EHICs are free through the NHS - there's no need to pay.

 

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has taken action against several sites who deceptively sold EHICs in 2010, see the OFT website for more info. It told us that although it isn't unlawful to charge for a reviewing and forwarding service, tricking consumers into spending on unwanted services is.

 

If you're concerned about an unofficial EHIC website, contact the OFT on 0845 722 4499 or email enquiries@oft.gsi.gov.uk. "

[Lesley]

I saw ANH's warning a while ago and so avoided paying when we renewed ours. I'm amazed that nothing has been done about these sites as they've been around for a while now.