Post Office  Reviews 3,738

TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Review summary

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Considering 669 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed dissatisfaction with the delivery service, noting that parcels often did not arrive or were significantly delayed, and some even reported damaged or missing contents. The general service quality and customer support were also frequently criticized, with people encountering unhelpful staff, long queues, and difficulties reaching anyone by phone. Some people were dissatisfied with the staff, finding their interactions unhelpful or not meeting expectations, particularly regarding issues with parcels or general inquiries. However, some customers also noted positive experiences with staff members who were described as helpful, polite, and efficient, making their visits pleasant.

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Staff

Customers had ambiguous experiences with staff. Many reviewers praised helpful, polite, and efficient staff... See more

Delivery service

Customers consistently express dissatisfaction with delivery services. Many report issues such as missing... See more

Service

Users describe negative interactions with service, citing unhelpful staff and a lack of apology for poor... See more

Location

Consumers find location to be ambiguous, with some mentioning specific branches like the one in Darlington as... See more

Customer service

Reviewers express widespread dissatisfaction with customer service, citing issues such as long queues,... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

First I was told off for turning up at 12:25 to send my parcel when the post office counter closed at 12:30. When I was given the options of how my International parcel could be sent it was with a ve... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Attempted delivery of letter on Friday 8th May. Card left saying it would be re delivered on Monday 11th May. Took day off work, no letter. Went to Sorting Office on Thursday 14th May to pick it up. T... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cannot believe how bad this insurance company is we have two complaints logged but everytime we try to explain the call handlers hang up (its happened 3 times) I will wait for the outcome from the... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Place has turned into a dump recently. Hardly any staff or staff counting paperclips, coming down with "up selling opportunities…" boxes and boxes sweets, chocolate, popcorn, vapes, rubbish toys, chea... See more


Company details

  1. Post Office
  2. Courier and Delivery Service
  3. Currency Exchange Service
  4. Non-Bank Financial Service
  5. Travel Insurance Company

Written by the company

Across the UK, you can find us in thousands of corner shops, newsagents and even pubs and bakeries. We make life easier for millions of people by providing over 170 products and services as diverse and important as: Mails and parcels: Sending letters or returning parcels is as important ever for countless customers and businesses, particularly with the rapid rise of online shopping. Cash and banking: Through our Banking Framework agreement, customers of major banks and building societies can use Post Office to withdraw cash, deposit cash and cheques, and obtain balances – making us an essential alternative to high street banks. Bill Payments: We provide bill payment services across all Post Office branches and Payzone outlets – covering everything from utilities through to transport and ticketing. Travel Money: We offer a variety of Travel Money from travel insurance and travel money to our customers, both online and in person. Customers can obtain foreign currency in over 30 popular types. Government services, including accessing Universal Credit: We have a long history of successfully serving as a key touch-point between the public and Government for a range of services, from accessing social benefits to renewing passports.


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An act of kindness!

Hello, I went to this Post Office today to return an item, I’d not checked the closing time, but, thought I’d check the sweets/tobacco section, there was a young man there who straightaway said he’d process my return!

This has restored my faith in humanity!

So, sorry, I didn’t ask his name, but, thank you very much again!

7 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carnmoney

Carnmoney - worst PO around
As per closed when should be open, staff look like they absolutely hate their job, and show it

7 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sharp practice at the Post Office counter

At the Post Office counter, I asked for a small letter signed for second class letter service at £2.91 for a letter to be sent. The assistant could clearly see that it was a small letter as the DL white envelope only measured 22 x 11cm. The assistant asked me if the contents were valuable and if I would like a more expensive option. I clearly stated that the envelope only contained 2 x A4 sheets of paper for an enquiry letter and that I would not like a more expensive option. Despite this and the fact that the letter was thin and easily passed the thickness test on the template, the counter assistant charged me for a Tracked 48 £3.30 large letter at a weight of 0.025 kg (as the letter was weighed) instead of the signed for second class small letter option at £2.91. There was another item posted with this letter and I only noticed this when I left the Post Office. Please beware of this sharp and sly practice at the Basildon, 29 Town Square Post Office SS14 1BA. To make matters worse, this item is still stuck at Romford sorting office as of 07/05/2026. Please check your receipt whilst still at the counter before you leave the counter and then you can ask the assistant to correct any overcharging errors. The above mentioned letter neither needed to be sent by the Tracked 48 service nor was a large letter in any way shape or form. There's no excuse for the assistant charging for a Tracked 48 large letter other than profiteering.

29 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer services

Went to the post office on Old Kent Road SE1 in the late afternoon, I had to pay my council tax bill for the month. The post office was packed full until the queue was outside the building. My turn arrived so I could be served at the counter. The cashier tried to short change me the change from the council tax bill. She claimed she gave me the change but clearly didn't. I had to wait a while for it to be sorted out on the same day. I wouldn't move from the counter. She says I tried to confuse her no way you never gave me the change, I told her in the end after the cashier battle I got my change. How could you lie and think you would get away with it. I will not be using that post office ever again. The women cashier is rude and cannot concentrate on her job. I suggest she goes and do a customer service course and learn how to communicate with customers effectively.

5 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

West Nile Street, Glasgow

I visited West Nile Street branch in Glasgow today and was appalled by how bad it was. Only 3 staff, 2 of whom were mostly chatting to each another and the one who was doing something did her best with queues of 20+ people. Maybe they’re offering too many services and spreading themselves way too thin.
I will avoid it if possible and urge others to do the same unless they’ve already lost the will to live

6 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling!

Appalling!
Had to complain about the rude, noisy and destructive postman.
He is still all these things.
The post office did offer compensation for ruined vintage book he rolled up and jammed through the door.
Still waiting.

15 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the best Post Office in…

This is the best Post Office in Darlington. This morning the girls that assisted me, Donna and Sarah, couldn't have been more helpful. It was early morning and they were very happy and courteous. Each time I have been in the store all the girls there have been extremely pleasant and make the start of my day a very happy one. Donna and Sarah are full of smiles and pleasantries something that is lacking today in many other stores. Even starting at 6am the staff in this store are amazing. Thank you girls, you made an old lady very happy this morning. I am truly grateful for your assistance.

5 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give a zero I would

If I could give a zero I would

Incorrect and misleading information, lost letters, couldn’t care less attitude about sums up the post office. They are not fit for purpose. There should be an investigation into their abysmal service as what they are doing is far far from good

3 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The new family that have taken over…

The new family that have taken over quemerford postoffice are absolutely fantastic
The shop is filled with top quality fantastic food and accessories all at reasonable prices.
To have this shop on the east side of calne us truly amazing
The family are so helpful and friendly its such a pleasure to use the post office and shop thankyou 😊

3 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We took out travel insurance with the…

We took out travel insurance with the post office. We paid for premium cover and added air disruption cover.
We had our flights cancelled due to the conflict in the middle east. Only to be told by a delighted post office agent that we are not protected.
Awful company don't use them.

9 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Millhouses Post Office Man is brilliant

My local post office man in Millhouses, Sheffield is worthy of praise. Nothing is too much trouble for him and as a non tech person I’ve often needed his help. It’s always ‘no problem’ so I just wanted to thank him officially on here.

2 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible experience post office savings

Opened a savings account and pin number didnt work so was locked out.

Went online and had to call them as not online fac ility to reset passcode.

Eventually spoke to someone who didn't speak good english so couldn't understand what they were saying. Eventually told they couldnt reset set passcode, they have to post a new one out to me for security reasons.

Complete nonsense and is more likely to be intercepted than doing it online.

After so much hassle decided to cancel the savings plan but you cant cancel for at least 8 days after investing.

Absolute joke

30 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Belfast High Street Post Office is a dump

Place has turned into a dump recently. Hardly any staff or staff counting paperclips, coming down with "up selling opportunities…" boxes and boxes sweets, chocolate, popcorn, vapes, rubbish toys, cheap perfume, etc. etc., long queues, lights out, handmade signs, dirty, the four automatic postal vending machines haven't worked for months meaning you have to queue and queue; I could go on and on. It wasn't ever great but since being privatised it's going down substantially. It took me over 10 minutes just to buy a first class stamp! Saying that my local postie is excellent.

30 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Llanfairfechan Post Office

Post office staff (woman) has abysmal manners. Simply abysmal. Be prepared if you are going to use the post office section at this store.

29 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking lack of empathy and respect at Southgate Branch

I am writing to express my deep disappointment with the Southgate branch (64 Chase Side).

The staff are incredibly rude and lack basic emotional intelligence. Despite being a loyal customer for over a year, I was treated with zero empathy during a simple currency exchange and deposit. They refused to assist with a minor postcode discrepancy and wouldn't even allow a moment of internet access to show my banking app. They act like robots, ignoring human common sense and professional courtesy. It was a humiliating experience.

28 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Lack of customer service and accuracy

First I was told off for turning up at 12:25 to send my parcel when the post office counter closed at 12:30. When I was given the options of how my International parcel could be sent it was with a very negative tone that the lady advised me that she couldn’t possibly send it by Royal Mail because it was over 2 kg.
She repeated to me several times in a very negative tone that because it had to be sent by courier she could not guarantee that it would arrive which led me to ask was she suggesting I did not send my package? No care was given to ensure my delivery was taken care of. After writing the destination address on the package myself in block capitals, the lady at the counter managed to get the name and the address of the recipient incorrect. I only found this out later when I saw my tracking details because she didn’t show me the label that she had typed. This was the second time in three weeks that I was treated like an absolute nuisance on trying to send my packages.

25 April 2026
Unprompted review

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