nextbike Reviews 

675
TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

1.3

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

See what reviewers are saying

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was charged an extra €20 on a ride that should have cost €1.50, because Nextbike claimed I parked in a "red zone." Before parking, I checked the in-app map carefully and took a screenshot to con... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very confusing app that does not clearly provide details around costs incurred. Especially a problem with there daily or weekly passes. No information provided on amount of minutes consumed or unuse... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Wish I'd read these reviews before I signed up. Deposited €1 to verify my bank A/C. App tells me I still need to deposit in order to use a bike. My Bank A/C has been debited!! Customer services can't... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

First year, great company. 12 months down line service shocking,, monies taken from my account without reason, customer service also Shocking (except for two members staff who were very helpful, oth... See more

Company details

  1. Bicycle Rental Service

Written by the company

nextbike ist europäischer Bike-Sharing Marktführer. Wir teilen gern und mobilisieren so Millionen von Menschen nachhaltig. Als Micro Mobility Pioniere entwickeln wir seit 2004 smarte Fahrradverleihsysteme. Aktuell haben wir Bike-Sharing weltweit in über 300 Städten als elementaren Bestandteil urbaner Mobilität etabliert.


Contact info

1.3

Bad

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

675 reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

No recent history of asking for reviews

This company hasn't invited customers recently, so reviews may not be representative

Replied to 34% of negative reviews

Typically replies within 1 week

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

1.3

All reviews

(675)

129 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review
Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Customer Service

I phoned customer service and was on hold; then the line went quiet. I said Hello, greeting. Immediately after, the line was cut off. I phoned back, speaking with someone with no care about my frustration. Roll on when the bike I want is back in stock. Bewarned.

2 May 2021
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello Emma, thank you for your review. You can reach us via email to app-customersupport@nextbike.com as well. Best, your nextbike team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and bike share system

Great service and bike share system. Easy to use, just scan QR code and bike is ready to ride. Used it in Croatia in 2 cities, 10/10 will ride again!

27 April 2021
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hey Lea, thanks a lot for the praise! It's good to hear that you enjoyed riding with nextbike. You can benefit from an app-based rental process and rent a bike easily. Did you know that you can use our bikes in more than 300 cities worldwide? To many more rides with us! Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible experience

Horrible experience, impossible to register details onto app and overall service is poorly organised. Rang for help and was given nothing. Absolutely shameful company.

9 April 2021
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello, thank you for your review. We are sorry that you could not reach our customer support hotline so far. Please contact us again via your local nextbike customer support hotline accessible in the app or via email at app-customersupport@nextbike.com. We will check what the issue of your problems with the registration is and help you! Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't try Next Bike

We have been trying for weeks to use Next Bike. We tried calling the number with no answer. We tried making an account with the app and it charged us but didn't allow us to rent a bike. When we try to log into the website to close our account the login doesn't work. So far we have not even been able to use the product but have been charged. Twice.

2 April 2021
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello Wendy, thank you for your review. Please send us an email to app-customersupport@nextbike.com including your issue and the mobile number you are registered with. We will check why you cannot login to your account and help you! Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company, charged me £80 during Lockdown

When I reactivated my account couple of weeks back and as soon as I attached my debit card Nextbike UK charged me £80 without any intimation even app didn't show any info. When I contacted customer care I was told that my monthly subscription was still running during lockdown period which they never told me in a period of 1 year.

When I requested Nextbike to refund amount because it was taken wrongly then they denied stating terms and conditions and said that the service was open and blamed me for not visiting their website because they updated there and no intimation via mail.

They expect you to get yourself updated by visiting their website because they will never tell you anything not even a receipt when they deduct money.

Nextbike is the most unethical and fraud company I have ever seen.

Never use their service and never ever give them your card.

25 March 2021
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello, thank you for your review. Please take note that you agree to our terms and conditions with using our services. You are then obliged to inform yourself. Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Yiu used to be able to register your…

Yiu used to be able to register your card over phone but dont have offices in Glasgow and can not sort out any problems as calmly cards dont work on there site ,while they are still charging 10 pound month since July because they might have blocked me marking payments but nobody can fix the problem. I've phoned since july but no luck and still chrhrujg me 10 a month while can not use the facilities. Why can they not get British company to lessees the bikes out as we have left the EU

23 March 2021
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello Callum, thank you for your review. Please send us an email to app-customersupport@nextbike.com including your issue and the phone number you are registered with. We will check your case and help you! Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Charged £24 for 5 miles

Bikes are always broken but recently got charged £24 from going to Penarth to cardiff. Never even realised the bike was electric as no signs and clear instructions. Clear money grabbing so everyone please look out or you could rent one accidentally and get charged double the fee of a user or even taxi. I will never use again orneve recommend. Joke!!

20 March 2021
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello Nick, thank you for your review. Please take note that you can see in the app what type of bike you are currently using. Just open the app and check your rental. Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Overpriced and can’t log in

Overpriced and can’t log in. Every time I try to log in it says my username is not recognised or login failed so I try to register and it says my number already has an account so I reset my pin and get a new one and nothing changes

2 March 2021
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello, thank you for your review. Please send us an email to app-customersupport@nextbike.com. We will check what the problem is and fix it! Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would lose 2 euro again.

I created an account to check prices and test the app's functionality. However, I was charged twice for activation due to poor app design. After closing my account with the promise of a refund, I never received it, resulting in a loss of 2 euros. While individually not significant, this practice can accumulate free money when repeated on a larger scale, potentially scamming many people.

26 February 2021
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello, thank you for your review. Please take note that we charge a single registration fee in order to connect your payment method. You will not receive a refund if you uninstall the app again, even though you didn't use it. Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Next bike Glasgow

Next bike Glasgow, it’s the China problem loads of crap substandard bikes littering the streets. There’s another company too “yellow bikes” a private firm now depositing their bikes totally free no rental on fences and railings near these next bike stations .... it’s just fly tipping.

26 January 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Honestly very bad untrustworthy company…

Honestly very bad untrustworthy company - they purposefully make their bikes hard to lock in and it never tells you wether you locked it properly or not, therefore you end up being charged 10 times the amount you were meant to be charged because of their little scam

19 January 2021
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello Maria, thank you for your review. Please notice that you are obliged to check in the app if your return was successful according to our terms of use. In case of any unwarranted debits please contact our customer service via email to app-customersupport@nextbike.com. We will check your case and if necessary give you a refund. Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful bike company!

Awful bike company!
My bike did not return properly and the company have tried to charge me for a weeks worth of rental which is awful because it was the bike that was broken and wasn't my fault in the slightest. They reduced it slightly however I still had to pay for two full days when I never even used the bike!
Avoid Avoid Avoid!!

27 October 2020
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello Chloe, thank you for your review. We are sorry that this did not work out for you. Please check if you returned your bike properly in the app afterwards or call your local nextbike customer support hotline accessible in the app in case of any further questions. We will take care! Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Great concept terrible company

The concept of being able to hire a bike for a small fee is great unfortunately Nextbike could not organise the proverbial p### up in a brewery. It is impossible to register and activate the app. The map shows single bikes which they admit are ones that have not been returned but you can hire even though the GPS shows it is in someones back garden. Hi can I get that bike out of your shed that I booked I don't think so. Why the Scottish government are giving this bunch of crooks money I do not know but while tax payers subsidies them they will continue do nothing to improve

After complaining on trustpilot and telephone customer service my account was blocked.

What every you do don't complain about nextbike if you want to use the service. As their action will be block the user and their terms and conditions state they can do this for for any reason.

I just wish cities would realise this company is a joke and find a better service.

22 October 2020
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello Scott, thank you for your review. We are sorry that you struggle with the registration to our app. Please contact your local nextbike customer support hotline for support. We'll be happy to help! Besides, we are aware that the localisation of our bikes can be inaccurate in some cases what we steadily optimise. Feel free to let us know if you notice that one of our bikes is situated on private property and we will take care! Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible service avoid!!!

Bikes very often dont lock in, and you will be charged for their own crappybikes malfunctioning. Customer support is Horrible as well. Avoid these scumbags.

16 October 2020
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello, thank you for your feedback! Please check in the app if you returned one of our bikes successfully afterwards. In case of further questions, you can reach our customer support via email at app-customersupport@nextbike.com or via phone at your local nextbike hotline accessible in the app. Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If it was possible to give negative…

If it was possible to give negative starts I would definitely do. Terrible. Unreasonable fees. Worst ever customer service.

2 October 2020
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello, thank you for your review. You can find an overview on our prices in the nextbike app. You can reach our customer service via email at app-customersupport@nextbike.com or via your local nextbike customer service hotline accessible in the app. Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid like the plague unless you want them to rob you of your hard earned cash...

As everyone says, the bikes have problems locking and the app says you owe £9.00 all day...this has happened many times and I will no longer use them...got an e-scooter so much better...they are just wasting your money if they screw up and the customer service is extremely poor...How can these jokers continue to operate?

2 October 2020
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello Clive, thank you for your review. Please call your local customer support hotline in case of any problem with the rental. We will take care and lock the bike for you if it does not work automatically. Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Thieves!!!!! Don’t use them!

My bike couldn’t unlock but the charges kept running in the app even though I ended up using a different bike. In the end I was charged for both. They are not replying to my numerous emails for a refund. They are thieves!!! Please avoid!!

27 September 2020
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello Carmen, thank you for your review. Please call your local nextbike customer support hotline if one of our bikes does not unlock properly. We will take care and open the lock or cancel the rental for you! Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They don't return back your deposit

I signed up for nextbike in Glosgow, Scotland and app charged me a deposit, stating that it will be refunded once you decide to close your account.
After a few days I decided to close my account, but there is no option in the app to get your money back. so I called the service and they said you should write an email. I wrote an email and got No reply in a month! I called them again and they said we will try to find your email and give your money back. Now it is more than two weeks that I haven't received anything yet! Unbelievable!
Avoid them!

22 August 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible!!!

Horrible customer service!! They charged me 420€ for a bike that kept running in the background, even though it locked. They seriously have a problem with their hardware/ software. Many bikes display "returned" when locked but in the app it's still running.

14 August 2020
Unprompted review
nextbike logo

Reply from nextbike

Hello Karolin, thank you for your review. Please note that you are obliged to check whether your return was successful in the app when you have approved our terms and conditions. Additionally, we send reminder emails to customers with long-term rental periods. Best, your nextbike team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

charged €50 out of the blue… TWICE

I’ve been charged €45 out of the blue with no email notification or explanation. I haven’t used the nextbike service in over 2 years now.

I’ve been emailing them every day for over a week now and they have not responded, not even once. I’ve even now looked in the UK customer support email as well as the German customer support email to hopefully get hold of someone.

Please get back to me urgently.

Update August 2020: they’ve now charged me ANOTHER €50! No explanation! This company are thieves and a total scam! I’ve disputed the payments with my bank as there seems so other way to deal with this company

10 August 2020
Unprompted review

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

Companies can ask for reviews via automatic invitations. Labeled Verified, they’re about genuine experiences.

Learn more about other kinds of reviews.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look