We treat patients aged 16 and over only
Offered at Excel Clinic, as part of its men’s health service
Registered with Healthcare Inspectorate Wales
We treat patients aged 16 and over only
Offered at Excel Clinic, as part of its men’s health service
Registered with Healthcare Inspectorate Wales
Patient article
The short answer: on the NHS, circumcision is free if it is medically necessary, but waits can be long and it is not offered for religious or personal reasons. Privately, adult circumcision under local anaesthetic at a specialist clinic typically costs around £750 to £1,900. At a private hospital under general anaesthetic it typically costs £2,000 to £3,500 or more. At Circumcision Centre Wales in Cardiff it costs £1,495, for either the stapler or the traditional method.
| Where | Typical price | Anaesthetic |
|---|---|---|
| NHS | Free if medically necessary | Usually general |
| Specialist private clinic | £750 to £1,900 | Local |
| Private hospital | £2,000 to £3,500+ | Usually general |
| Circumcision Centre Wales, Cardiff | £1,495 | Local |
Prices are typical ranges from published UK clinic and hospital fees in 2026 and vary by provider and region.
When comparing clinics, check whether the price covers:
The NHS offers circumcision when there is a medical need, such as phimosis, recurrent balanitis or paraphimosis, usually after a GP referral to a urologist. Waiting times can be long, and the NHS does not offer it for religious, cultural or personal reasons. Privately, you can book directly without a referral and usually be seen within days or weeks.
Some private health insurance policies cover circumcision when it is medically necessary, but rarely for religious or personal reasons. Check with your insurer before booking. We do not work directly with insurers, but we can provide invoices for you to claim.
Many clinics offer finance. At Circumcision Centre Wales, 0% finance over up to 9 months is available through Humm, subject to status.
Circumcision Centre Wales is offered at Excel Clinic, at Cardiff Gate Business Park, as part of its men’s health service.
| Treatment | Fee |
|---|---|
| Stapler or traditional circumcision | £1,495 |
| Frenuloplasty | £650 |
| Consultation only | £150, waived with a one-stop appointment where suitable |
| Histology, if needed | £200 |
| Revision circumcision | Confirmed after consultation |
The fee includes local anaesthetic, the procedure, an aftercare pack with written advice and antibiotic cream, prescriptions for pain relief and antibiotics to keep with you in case you need them, a 24/7 emergency helpline, a follow-up appointment and a letter for your GP. See all our fees or read about adult circumcision in Cardiff.
Privately, around £750 to £1,900 at a specialist clinic under local anaesthetic, and £2,000 to £3,500 or more at a private hospital under general anaesthetic. It is free on the NHS when medically necessary.
At Circumcision Centre Wales it costs £1,495 for either stapler or traditional circumcision, including aftercare and a follow-up appointment.
Some clinics charge more for it. At our clinic the stapler and traditional methods cost the same.
Only when it is medically necessary, usually after a GP referral. Waiting times can be long, and it is not offered for religious or personal reasons.
At our clinic, 0% finance over up to 9 months is available through Humm, subject to status.
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