DHL Express UK Reviews 

95,865
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.0

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Evaluating 26,639 reviews, reviewers generally had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently share that the delivery staff is exceptionally friendly, professional, and always ready to handle packages safely and efficiently. Many people also appreciate the remarkably smooth overall service, noting that shipments arrive on time with very helpful live tracking updates. However, some people mentioned running into frustrating issues with failed delivery attempts where drivers claimed nobody was home despite customers waiting inside the house. A few reviewers were clearly not happy with the unhelpful customer support when trying to locate parcels sent to incorrect addresses or lost during transit.

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Service

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Customer service

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ruler is very nice, color is very nice, size is good, really like the ruler. Compared to others its top tier, not a fan of the sticker they used for the personalization names, they are definitely goin... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delivery a day earlier than expected I was out so needed to update on where to leave parcel. Concern as this cancelled my cover if item went missing. Appreciate early delivery though.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I had to arrange my parcel to be delivered at my local post office as the first attempt to deliver wasn’t my address. I did get my parcel the following day so happy thank you.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The parcel was safely delivered but a day late with your deliverer not showing up the first time. The first planned delivery would have been great timing for us. We were in and tracked the par... See more

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DHL Express is the global market leader in the international express courier business, specialising in time and day critical shipments to all corners of the world. With the global marketplace growing ever more connected, you can rely on the expertise of our local people in more than 220 countries and territories to ensure your shipment is delivered securely and on time. Whether you are a small or large business or a simply want to send a parcel to friends or family overseas, we have plenty of options for you.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pathetic customer service by DHL E-COMMERCE

The only reason you got 1 star is because 0 star isn’t available to select!
What is the point in telling your customers that you will contact them, to let them know when your parcel is out for delivery & you’ll send me a PIN code for the driver to release my package, when you do neither- not once but 2 days running!
Yesterday you sent the PIN code 95 minutes after the driver tried to deliver.
I have now got to waste a 3rd day waiting for a delivery due to DHL’s inability to carry out their own procedures, 7 to say I’m pissed off is an understatement!

8 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very happy with DHL Express

I am very happy with DHL Express. I was kept updated throughout the shipment and courier delivery. My parcel arrived in good condition and the courier was warm friendly and polite.

8 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Replacement phone was picked up by DHL…

Replacement phone was picked up by DHL from seller on 3/9/26. It did not arrive in Glasgow depot until 08.00 on 5th. On tracker it said delivery would not be until 7th, 3 full days later I am still waiting, 5 days since order. I informed seller twice that DHL does not deliver to my village 80 miles from Glasgow, advising that Royal Mail was the best option, however they still used DHL (now ‘scheduled’ for the 9th). Obviously they did not bother to check with DHL if they could supply a fast delivery to my address. Luckily I did not waste another £5.00 for next day delivery! This is 21st century, yet here is a company still operating antiquated customer support and not being truthful with the sender that they could or would fulfil the service they were paid for. Needless to say DHL need 24 hrs to respond to my email. It all speaks loudly about state of some UK businesses and how they truly think of their customers.

8 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No delivery slot given and a sorry we…

No delivery slot given and a sorry we missed you email. Then Was given a delivery time slot for a different day and them delivered it 1 hr 30 mins before the time slot. Luckily someone was in.

8 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from DHL Express UK

Dear Joshua Lampert,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

I'm terribly sorry to hear about the overall service you've received throughout this process. Please be assured, this performance hasn't been an honest representation of the high standard we've become accustomed to providing.

Unfortunately, as you've not provided any references within the relevant field, I can't attain any of the shipment information I'm afraid.

If you can email this review and the tracking number to (reviews@dhl.com) I will be more than happy to investigate this situation further for you.

Kind regards,

Amrick

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incompetence is next level

I left behind a personal item in the hotel while on holiday in Italy. Luckily, the hotel emailed me after seeing this. I paid DHL £145 to ship it back to me and clearly described it as a personal item. They subsequently sent me an invoice for duties and VAT of nearly £100. I phoned them, explained the situation, and they sent me a personal item declaration form. I completed this form and to ensure there would be no further queries, attached the hotel correspondence and the invoice for the item purchased in my reply email. This was 2 weeks ago and I'm still having to call and email them on a nearly daily basis for updates (they never reply to emails). Turns out, my paperwork wasn't passed on to the clearance department. I'm now being queried as to why the invoice address of where I purchased my personal item is different than my shipping address now. Because I bought the item 3 years ago! Who cares where I was when I bought the item. I could've been on holiday in another country. Why do they care where I was when I bought the item and where I want it shipped now? This kind of incompetence after 2 weeks is infuriating. So I've been told to respond to yet another email and expect absolutely nothing to be actioned because DHL's internal processes are a disaster. This level of incompetence and dysfunction is on a whole new level.

In response to DHL's reply, where I was when I purchased my item has no bearing on the case. My issue is not with the calculation of VAT and duties. I was in the UK when I purchased my item (from a different address) and the shipping address is also in the UK. DHL's reply only demonstrates the lack of comprehension and competence in customer care or back end operations.

8 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from DHL Express UK

Dear Shopper,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

I'm truly sorry to learn about the ongoing issues you're currently facing in relation to the import charge for this shipment. I can appreciate your overall dismay, as this is far from the ideal delivery experience.

Whilst I understand your dissatisfaction with the process, I must advise that all checks are done to ensure the correct amount has been calculated by customs. As the issue is still being looked into further, I can only advise you to respond to the emails with the required information.

I will also be sure to share this valuable feedback within the relevant teams, as we're constantly trying to make improvements to our customer experience.

Apologies again for the complications which have arisen thus far, hopefully the matter can be resolved as soon as possible with our Duty/VAT department.

Kind regards,

Amrick

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly courier

Friendly courier, said hello and acknowledged our shop and location as hadn’t delivered to us before…great service, thank you 🙌

8 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and On Time Delivery

Delivery was in the middle of the delivery window, and the interactive delivery status communication and information was very helpful.

8 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. I was able to amend the delivery date to suit me, and on the day, I was given a 2 hour time slot and it was delivered in that time.

8 September 2026
Unprompted review

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