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Extended Warranty

InstaCover Extended Warranty program is an after-sales service program offered to InstaCover customers, which covers the customers’ device’s warranty for an extended period (subject to the applicable InstaCover Terms and Conditions). For information, please refer to the program Term & Conditions

Device warranty defective means your mobile device stops working or doesn’t work properly without any cause of physical or liquid damage.

Parts covered under warranty are:
  • Home Button;
  • Eye Recognition;
  • Audio;
  • Mic;
  • Touch Screen Sensor;
  • Thumb Print Recognition;
  • Keypad & Side Switched;
  • Printed Circuit Board;
  • Face Racognition;

Device warranty does not cover below scenario:
  • Accidental damage (including cracked screens and water damage);
  • Damage caused by misuse;
  • Damage cause by modification of phone;
  • Damage from a third-party component

You may make a service request by contacting our friendly customer representative at instacover@compasia.com which operates from Monday to Friday (Business days – Excluding Selangor and National Public Holidays ) from 9.00am to 6.00pm

  1. Ensure that you have done your back up and removed the sim card from the device;
  2. Deactivate Apple / Google ID & Remove Passcode; and
  3. Factory Reset the device.

The collection of the faulty mobile device will be via Courier on the Collection Day. Collection times are set out in the table below subject to any extensions as may be required:

  • for force majeure events
  • where the Courier delays such delivery; or
  • where InstaCover deems it necessary to perform additional verifications relating to your Service Request
Delivery location Service request received Delivery time
Klang Valley
Ampang, Bangsar, Bandar Baru Selayang, Bandar Sri Damansara, Bandar Utama, Bangi, Batu Caves, Bukit Damansara, Bukit Kiara, Cheras, Cyberjaya, Damansara Jaya, Damansara Town Centre, Damansara Utama, Gombak, Kajang Town Area, Kepong, Klang, Kota Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Maluri, Miharja, Petaling Jaya, Port Klang, Puchong, Pudu, Putrajaya, Segambut, Setapak, Sentul, Sri Hartamas, Sri Petaling, Sungai Buloh, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya, Sungai Besi, Taman Melawati, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, USJ and Wangsa Maju. From 9am - 6pm Mon - Frl (business days) Upto 3 working days
Major Cities
Johor Bahru, Melaka, Kuantan, Ipoh, Pulau Pinang, Butterworth, Seremban, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu, Alor Setar, Kangar, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching From 9am - 6pm Mon - Frl (business days) Upto 5 working days
Other Areas
Sandakan, Tawau, Labuan, Lahad Datu, Bintulu, Miri, Sibu, Beaufort, Kudat, Keningau, Kota Marudu, Kota Belud, Lawas, Papar, Ranau, Sipitang, Semporna, Tambunan, Tenom, Bau, Betong, Kapit, Limbang, Lundu, Marudi, Mukah, Seri Aman, Serian, Seratok and all other areas not within definitions of Klang Valley and Major Cities, From 9am - 6pm Mon - Frl (business days) Between 7 to 10 working days

For delivery times not falling on a Delivery Day, the delivery will occur on the next Delivery Day

The end-to-end service timeline would take an average of 7 workings from the date that we receive the device to the date that the device has been repaired and returned to the customer.

  • Line Clear
  • GDex
  • Tahira
  • DHL
  • Compasia In House Dispatch

  • Confirm Make and Model
  • Confirm Care Plan
  • Confirm Tenure ( service duration )
  • Make a Payment
  • Complete the device diagnosis via InstaCover App

Based on the InstaCover quotation on your mobile application / website Link

Many mobile devices incur mechanical failure after its manufacturer’s warranty has expired, which is why at InstaCover, we have ExtendedWarrantythat willcatertowards your smartphone. Here are some pointers on why you should purchase this program.

  • How much would it cost to repair your mobile device without this program?
    • The average cost to repair your mobile device could cost up to RM 402
    • Listed below is the average cost of repair for each part
      • LCD : RM 810
      • Front Glass + Touch Panel : RM 390
      • Mic + Lower Speaker + Charging Port : RM 325
      • Face ID : RM 330
      • Key Lock Button flex cable : RM 155
  • You would need to walk into the repair centre or pay for logistic service
  • The repair could take up to 10 working days, depending on the condition of the device

  1. Compulsory : You would need to remove your Apple/Google ID and Passcode
  2. Compulsory : Factory reset your mobile phone and remove sim card
  3. Optional ; Customer to take picture of the device before wrapping it.
  4. Compulsory : Wrap the device in a bubble wrap and pack into the same phone box. Device must be secured to avoid any damage

Your subscription will not be transferred to your new smartphone

Once you have been charged with the subscription fee, you will not be allowed to cancel your subscription.

Refund Timeline : up to 14 business days

For refund related enquiries, please contact InstaCover by sending an email to instacover@compasia.com

Customers can ONLY request for refund before the validation process is completed.

Once we have validated the information and the service has been approved for Device Care ( Welcome Letter and Terms and Conditions will be emailed to the customer ), the customer will not be able to request for a refund as the service has already began.

You can see sample Terms & Conditions here. We will send you an email with your plan's Terms & Conditions after you purchase your plan.

Replace Plus

InstaCover Replace Plus program is an after-sales service program offered to InstaCover customers, which allows the customers to swap the enrolled device for a like for like model; no questions askedas long as the return device IMEI Number matches the enrolled device IMEI Number (subject to the applicable InstaCover Terms and Conditions). For information, please refer to the program Term & Conditions

Over 50 million mobile devices a year incur damage, which is why at InstaCover, we have Replace Plus to cater to your smartphone’s needs. Here are some pointers on why you should purchase this program.

  • How much would it cost to repair your mobile device without this program?
    • The average cost to repair your mobile device could cost up to RM 1000.
    • This could also take up to 7 working days to repair your mobile device
  • How much would it cost to purchase a mobile device?
    • The average cost to purchase a new device could cost up to RM2500

  • Confirm Make and Model
  • Confirm Care Plan
  • Confirm Tenure ( service duration )
  • Make a Payment
  • Complete the device diagnosis via InstaCover App

Based on the InstaCover quotation on your mobile application / website Link

You can make one (1) swap service request until your subscription period ends, starting from the date of enrolment.

InstaCover doesn’t include loss and theft coverage in our plans so that we can pass the savings onto our customers, while providing them with the coverage they do need: fast, flexible protection for device swap which means that you can swap your enrolled device with a like for like device; no questions asked!

For each service request permitted under these terms you will need to pay the Service Request Fee set out in the table below based on the Tier of your enrolled device.

Services request fees

Tier Device Value Service Request Fees
1 1 - 500 RM60.00
2 501 - 1,000 RM120.00
3 1,001 - 1,500 RM200.00
4 1,501 - 2,000 RM270,00
5 2,001 - 2,500 RM350.00
6 2,501 - 3,000 RM420.00
7 3,001 - 3,500 RM500.00
8 3,501 - 4,000 RM570.00
9 4,001 - 4,500 RM650.00
10 4,501 - 5,000 RM720.00
11 5,001-5,500 RM800.00

You may make a service request by contacting our friendly customer representative at instacover@compasia.com which operates from Monday to Friday ( Business days – Excluding Selangor and National Public Holidays ), from 9.00am to 6.00pm

The service request fee is payable via online bank-in prior to receiving your replacement device (Like-for-Like Mobile Device)

  1. Ensure that you have done your back up and removed the sim card from the phone;
  2. Deactivate Apple / Google ID & Remove Passcode; and
  3. Factory Reset the device.

Like for Like Mobile Device means a mobile device, compared to the enrolled device, that:
  • may be new or pre-owned;
  • is of similar kind, quality and functionality;
  • if it is pre-owned, it may contain original or non-original manufacturer parts;
  • has same or greater memory;
  • may be a different make, model or colour;
  • has a different IMEI; and
  • does not include any device accessories.

The delivery of a Like for Like Mobile Device will be via Courier on a Delivery Day. Delivery times are set out in the table below subject to any extensions as may be required:
  • for force majeure events;
  • where the Courier delays such delivery; or
  • where CompAsia deems it necessary to perform additional verifications relating to your Service Request.
Delivery location Service request received Delivery time
Klang Valley
Ampang, Bangsar, Bandar Baru Selayang, Bandar Sri Damansara, Bandar Utama, Bangi, Batu Caves, Bukit Damansara, Bukit Kiara, Cheras, Cyberjaya, Damansara Jaya, Damansara Town Centre, Damansara Utama, Gombak, Kajang Town Area, Kepong, Klang, Kota Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Maluri, Miharja, Petaling Jaya, Port Klang, Puchong, Pudu, Putrajaya, Segambut, Setapak, Sentul, Sri Hartamas, Sri Petaling, Sungai Buloh, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya, Sungai Besi, Taman Melawati, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, USJ and Wangsa Maju. From 9am - 6pm Mon - Frl (business days) Up to 3 working days
Major Cities
Johor Bahru, Melaka, Kuantan, Ipoh, Pulau Pinang, Butterworth, Seremban, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu, Alor Setar, Kangar, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching From 9am - 6pm Mon - Frl (business days) Up to 5 working days
Other Areas
Sandakan, Tawau, Labuan, Lahad Datu, Bintulu, Miri, Sibu, Beaufort, Kudat, Keningau, Kota Marudu, Kota Belud, Lawas, Papar, Ranau, Sipitang, Semporna, Tambunan, Tenom, Bau, Betong, Kapit, Limbang, Lundu, Marudi, Mukah, Seri Aman, Serian, Seratok and all other areas not within definitions of Klang Valley and Major Cities, From 9am - 6pm Mon - Frl (business days) Between 7 to 10 working days

For delivery times not falling on a Delivery Day, the delivery will occur on the next Delivery Day.

CompAsia will assign one of the authorized logistic partners as stated below to swap your device
  • Line Clear
  • Tahira
  • GDex
  • DHL
  • Compasia In House Dispatch

You may make a service request by contacting our friendly customer representative at instacover@compasia.comwhich operates from Monday to Friday ( Business days – Excluding Selangor and National Public Holidays ), from 9.00am to 6.00pm

Device warranty defective means your device stops working or doesn’t work properly without any cause of physical or liquid damage.

  1. Compulsory : You would need to remove your Apple/Google ID and Passcode
  2. Compulsory : Factory reset your mobile phone and remove sim card
  3. Optional ; Customer to take picture of the device before wrapping it.
  4. Compulsory : Wrap the device in a bubble wrap and pack into the same phone box. Device must be secured to avoid any damage

InstaCover will arrange for the defective device to be collected from you.

The device will be sent to the service partner for device diagnosis. Once confirmed the cause of the malfunction is due to warranty defect; the functional device will be returned to you within 7 working days

Parts that are covered under warranty are:
  • Home Button;
  • Touch Screen Sensor;
  • Eye Recognition;
  • Thumb Print Recognition;
  • Audio:
  • Keypad & Side Switched:
  • Mic;
  • Printed Circuit Board

Device warranty does not cover below scenario:
  • Accidental damage (including cracked screens and water damage);
  • Damage caused by misuse;
  • Damage cause by modification of phone;
  • Damage from a third-party component

Your subscription will not be transferred to your new mobile device

Once you have been charged with the subscription fee, you will not be allowed to cancel your subscription

Refund Timeline : up to 14 business days

For refund related enquiries, please contact InstaCover by sending an email to instacover@compasia.com

Customers can ONLY request for refund before the validation process is completed.

Once we have validated the information and the service has been approved for Device Care ( Welcome Letter and Terms and Conditions will be emailed to the customer ), the customer will not be able to request for a refund as the service has already began.

You can see sample Terms & Conditions here. We will send you an email with your plan's Terms & Conditions after you purchase your plan.