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UK Microchip Lookup
UK microchips are 15-digit numbers. Enter the number to be redirected to the official Check-A-Chip service, which tells you which Defra-approved database holds the owner's details.
Found a stray? Take the pet to any vet or rescue — they can scan and access the chip details for free.
UK Defra-approved microchip databases
Petlog
Run by The Kennel Club — UK's largest microchip database.
Identibase
Operated by Bayer / Vet IT Solutions.
AVID PETtrac
One of the longest-running UK pet chip registries.
MicroChip Central
Defra-compliant UK database.
Animal Tracker (Chipworks)
UK Defra-approved database.
Protected Pet (formerly SmartTrace)
Defra-compliant UK database.
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Microchipping — what to know
Ask PawPal about UK microchip rules (mandatory for dogs since 2016, cats since June 2024), how to update your details, or what to do if you've lost the paperwork.
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