Luggage lock

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Luggage locks: combination, key, cable or carabiner, in zinc alloy, ABS or copper according to the listing, including TSA models for checked bags.

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Luggage lock: combination, key or cable, from £9.90 to £191.90

A luggage lock secures the zip sliders or the rings of a hard-shell suitcase, and discourages anyone from opening a bag without your permission. This page brings together combination, key, cable or carabiner locks, in zinc alloy, ABS, copper or metal alloy according to the listing, as well as a few travel backpacks. The material, number of keys and TSA mention can be read on each listing.

Combination or keys?

  • Combination: nothing to lose, you just need to remember your combination. The zinc alloy combination padlock for lockers (£9.90) comes in five colours. Its 4-digit zinc alloy version is described as resettable in its listing.
  • Key: the copper padlock with key comes with 3 keys and is available in 20, 30, 40 or 50 mm, for a suitcase or a drawer alike.
  • Cable: the cable goes through rings too tight for a standard shackle, or links two bags together. The flexible cable lock (£20.90) also works as a helmet lock according to its listing.
  • Carabiner: it clips onto a backpack strap and doubles as a luggage lock.

The TSA locks on the page

Several locks carry the TSA mention in their title, in ABS or zinc alloy. The colour-coded TSA lock (£14.90) is easy to spot on the baggage carousel. The round TSA lock with cable (£20.90) is stated in its listing for suitcases, travel bags and cabin luggage. The whole selection is on our page TSA locks.

Frequently asked questions about luggage locks

What is a TSA lock?

It is a lock that US airport security officers can open with a master key, without cutting it, when inspecting a checked bag.

Is it compulsory to have a TSA lock on a suitcase?

No. But for a flight to or from the United States, a lock without a TSA mechanism can be forced open if officers have to open the case.

How do you reset the combination on a luggage lock?

The method varies by model: a setting button, a pin to press or an open position. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, always starting from the current combination, and test the new one before closing your bags.

What is the best lock for a suitcase?

The one that fits through your suitcase's sliders: check the shackle diameter, then choose combination or keys depending on your habits. For a checked flight to the United States, prefer a lock marked TSA.

To complete your luggage

Weigh your suitcase before you go with a Luggage scale, and keep your papers in a passport holder. For toiletries, see our wash bag, our vanity cases for women and men and our make-up bag. To travel without wheels, the backpack suitcase combines both uses.