Debenhams Reviews 

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TrustScore 1 out of 5

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Evaluating 203 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Consumers frequently complained extensively about missing deliveries, unhelpful communication channels, and extensive shipping delays without ever receiving constructive resolutions from customer service teams. People also expressed severe frustration regarding prolonged difficulties in obtaining their money back after returning faulty products or experiencing missing orders entirely. Some reviewers were happy with delivery times, noting that certain parcels arrived promptly and even earlier than initially expected. A small portion of people also appreciated the fast shipping methods and simple return procedures when their online transactions went smoothly. These customers found the overall process straightforward during those specific positive encounters.

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Consumers find product quality to be extremely disappointing, reporting numerous items arriving damaged,... See more

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Customers consistently note negative experiences with customer service, describing it as virtually... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered goods on a Saturday, got an email to say parcel was dispatched on Sunday and they took full payment at once. Goods have NOT been received by the courier nearly 3 weeks on. Debenhams keep tel... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed with my experience with Debenhams. I ordered a pair of shoes, but unfortunately they were too small, so I returned them. I was told I would receive a refund, but it has now been 3... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

To start with , the delivery driver dumped this bed against house window outside, my partner said ‘hello is it heavy ‘ driver said yes and drove off . So just spent the morning fabricating the hinge m... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer services have now stopped communicating with me. Goods have been returned as requested by them. No refund for goods or return delivery charge. Return was made because the goods took so long t... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had a delivery yesterday

I had a delivery yesterday, and have a couple of problems, and no matter how hard i try i cannot get amy response from their team of so called suport staff, dissapointed and frustrated to say the least.....

12 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My actual rating is NO stars!

My actual rating is NO stars but this site doesn't allow.

I ordered a dress, paid for fast delivery within 2 working days. It arrived 4 working days later. Customer "service" don't respond to emails. I am still awaiting a refund for my return but they won't refund my postage.
DONT buy from them!

3 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sold used boots, make me sick

Never in my life, I was so disappointed with my purchase. I still cannot believe they sold me used boots with multiple wearing marks, scratches and dirty all around, customer service is extremely poor, absolutely useless and disgusting. Doesn’t take responsibility. Shame on you.

10 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I recently ordered perfume from…

I recently ordered perfume from Debenhams as a present for someone. It was very late in arriving and so I had had to buy something else. When it did arrive, the corners of the box were damaged and so it would have been in a poor condition to give anyway. When I went to return it, I was told it was a non-returnable item. £30 wasted as it’s not something I would wear. Very disappointed in Debenhams.

30 October 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What a swizz

What a swizz. Getting charged £1.99 for 'delivery protection'. The online selling rules state that the ownership of delivery responsibility rests with the seller until the product corectly delivered. We are paying for their responsibility.

8 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So very bad!

So very, very bad! No chance of getting a refund as the portal doesn’t work and there is no customer service - just an AI bot that is useless. I’m taking the matter up with my credit card provider! Please avoid!

7 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful

Awful, never use them again. Still waiting for refund after 5weeks. No contact number, only AI and customer service email which don’t reply. Not worth the stress.

7 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No refund after 14 days

I am still waiting for my refund after 14 days
No contact number no emails only messages saying its being processed
Same message day after day
How can you work like this
Your an absolute disgrace and should be reported to watchdog
Told it was processed on 24th October its now 7th November and ive received nothing this is theft now

24 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not order from this company unless…

Do not order from this company unless you are sure you won’t return .I placed an order and 5 minutes later asked to cancel they said no the item was on its way .I returned straight away on the 23rd of Oct they had refunded me today the 6th November I still have not received a refund and cannot get old of any one to chase up

22 October 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

OMG! The worse returns process.

OMG! Never in all the years that I have been buying online have I came across the worse returns process with this company. This is absolutely horrendous and I will never ever buy again from them . I want to return two items but I can’t it is so difficult. DUX045723065.

6 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible !

Terrible !! Been trying to obtain a returns label for 2 days. Their returns portal does not work. Will not recognise my order number. Chat rooms keep saying someone will contact me. Still waiting !!!
Will never use them again.

5 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately can't give no stars

Unfortunately can't give no stars, arranging a return and ticked gift card in error no option to change back to refund to card , tried cancelling return and starting again but no joy, tried emailing and whats app still waiting for a reply 4 days later will return goods feel like Ive been scammed

1 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID…

AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID

This company deserve no stars.......After receiving my items- which were not as described I tried to return, but I have no way of doing so, there is no returns form enclosed and try to do it on line, it wont let you as it states to use the forms enclosed in your parcel. their customer service lines are all AI, which come out with the same stuff no matter how you word it. It is clear they are no longer bothered about their brand. I am now stuck with items that are no good. Seriously avoid- this company deserves to go out of business and sooner the better.

31 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

if i could give a no stars i would!!!

if i could give a no stars i would - what a joke! ordered item, they sent it wrong, after literally days of waiting for a reply, which wasn't worth getting ! i was asked to send back.......not collection service available...its 2025 people! come on...tried to get hold 'customer service' that's false advertising ...no service at all, customers they simply don't care about....repeated the same 20 questions before getting the same answer ...i now have to wait a further 3 weeks for either a refund or replacement of the correct item...of which i have absolutely no faith in getting.......debenhams, hold your head in shame!

3 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Debenhams is being run by cowboys

Debenhams is being run by cowboys, do not touch it. I have not received a refund for two dresses i returned weeks ago. I keep getting fobbed off. This is not the old Debenhams, customer service is utterly terrible. Do not buy anything from this shop.

13 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would give no stars if I could

I would give no stars if I could. Beware payment protection is automatically added. I didn’t realise and placed the order, they wouldn’t refund it as they said you have to tick the box but this is not true, the box is already ticked. My item was not received then they emailed to say it had been refunded! Despite me never receiving it, they only refunded the item not the delivery even though it was never delivered. Then you can’t get hold of anyone by phone, the chat is via AI which is useless. All round appalling, avoid at all costs

28 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a warning to others.

This is a warning to others like me who are seduced by what seems like good deals and prices via Debenhams. For the record it closed in 2021 but is still trading on the name, which fooled me. My order was for an under-counter small freezer but as soon as I had made the commitment to purchase everything went wrong. Although they advertise that they collect the redundant item, it was impossible to reach them. There is no obvious customer services number so I was unable to make this arrangement.Finally I got through to someone at the firm who took my card payment (Home and Garden88?) who said they would only collect old equipment supplied by them! What is that a one in a thousand chance? And from Debenhams (in administration?) or Home and Garden 88? So be warned, do NOT deal with Debenhams or their other manifestations. Go to Amazon or AOL who properly deliver and install large electrical items. Debenhams or their new guise are taking money and providing NO satisfactory service at all. Avoid like the plague!

28 October 2025
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