How much does microchipping cost in Bolton?
The benchmark calculated 11 Sept 2026 for Microchip Implantation in Bolton (any pet) has a median listed price of £30, based on 5 quality-checked published prices. The local benchmark ranges from £20.35 to £37.
- Median
- £30
- Sample: Any pet
- 5 prices
- Range
- £20.35 to £37
- Latest benchmark observation
- April 2026
- Vs UK
- +9.1%
Source: Bolton source-backed practice prices. Methodology
Cite thishttps://comparevetpricing.co.uk/prices/microchipping/bolton#answer
This local guide has a limited sample. Use it as local context alongside the broader city and national procedure pages, and check the number of comparable prices before drawing conclusions.
Local benchmark
The table separates species where the source data does. Medians use quality-checked observations only; from-prices are counted but excluded from medians unless converted into comparable values.
Computed 11 Sept 2026
| Benchmark | Median | Range | Comparable prices | Versus UK median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any pet | £30 | £20.35 to £37 | 5 | 9.1% above |
| Dog | £24 | £20 to £28 | 2 | 20.0% below |
| Cat | £24 | £20 to £28 | 2 | 17.2% below |
Published practice prices in Bolton
The prices below are current publishable prices for this procedure in the local dataset. Confirm the latest amount, inclusions, and clinical suitability with the practice before booking.
Practices are ranked by published source-backed price for this procedure. No practice pays to appear higher in this list.
| Practice | Pet | Weight / comparability | Price | Ownership | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Pet Clinic Inside Jollyes Petstore, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8NZ | Dog | Not statedHigh comparability | £20Jollyes Bolton store page confirms a Community Pet Clinic at BL1 8NZ and links to the public booking page | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 2 May 2026Report issue |
| Community Pet Clinic Inside Jollyes Petstore, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8NZ | Cat | Not statedHigh comparability | £20Jollyes Bolton store page confirms a Community Pet Clinic at BL1 8NZ and links to the public booking page | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 2 May 2026Report issue |
| Bury Road Veterinary Clinic Regan Veterinary Group, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6AY | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £20.35Official CVS branch pricing page. pricing information current as of 1 April 2026 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Pennine Vets - Harwood 175 Longsight, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3JF | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £20.35Official CVS Vets pricing page for Pennine Vets - Harwood. Pricing current as of 1 April 2026 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Companion Care (Bolton) Ltd Inside Pets at Home, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6JA | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £28Official Vets for Pets Bolton Horwich practice prices page. All prices include VAT and are subject to change | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Companion Care (Bolton) Ltd Inside Pets at Home, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6JA | Cat | Not statedMedium comparability | £28Official Vets for Pets Bolton Horwich practice prices page. All prices include VAT and are subject to change | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Bolton Central Vets for Pets Ltd Inside Pets at Home, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1HQ | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £30Official Bolton Central Vets4Pets branch price table | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Bolton Vets4Pets Ltd Drummond House, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8NP | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £30Official Bolton Vets4Pets branch price table | vets4pets | Practice website | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Darley House Veterinary Centre Ltd 19-25 Peel Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 8AA | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £37Published services and prices page for Darley House Vets | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 30 Apr 2026Report issue |
Bolton context
The national benchmark median for microchipping (any pet) is £27.5. The Bolton benchmark is 9.1% above versus that national median.
Microchipping is usually highly comparable, but confirm whether database registration is included.
Before booking
- Does the price include implanting the chip and initial database registration?A chip price is useful only when its registration scope is clear.
- Is a separate consultation fee required?Some listings price the item alone while others bundle an appointment.
- Is the displayed amount conditional on another service or plan?Primary tariffs can discount microchipping when bought with vaccination.
- Use the full Bolton city page for wider local comparison.
Price-scope evidence: CMA 2026 price-list comparison definitions; Uckfield Vets price list (January 2026).