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Beano Reviews 563

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Considering 554 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently express joy and excitement about the product, often highlighting its ability to entertain multiple generations and encourage reading. Many appreciate the content for its humor and engaging stories, noting that it provides clean, screen-free fun. The subscription service is frequently praised for its convenience and the anticipation it creates, with many children eagerly awaiting their weekly deliveries. However, some customers also noted inconsistencies with the delivery service, experiencing delays or missed issues, which led to frustration. A few other people also felt that managing their subscription or making changes was difficult, and some reported issues with communication regarding their accounts.

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Product

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Subscription

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Delivery service

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User experience

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Quality

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our grandchildren love The Beano! The Numbskulls are a particular favourite. The Numbskulls subtly cover a range of challenges which some children face in terms of anxiety and emotional intelligence.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I loved the Beano when I was a child, as did my children and now my grandson is a huge fan. He particularly loves Dennis and I definitely see similarities 😂. Its good, honest, clean fun and perfect... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My two children aged 6 and 8 love reading Beano. The oldest in particular is always so happy to receive his weekly subscription. The stories are amusing, good for dipping in and out of throughout t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Grandson loves receiving his Beano through the mail and it always arrives on time. He shares read copies with his younger brother but refuses to recycle the comics further. He prefers to have a comic... See more

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Company details

  1. Publisher
  2. Book Publisher
  3. Childrens Book Store
  4. Magazine Store
  5. Media Company
  6. Newsstand

Written by the company

Beano is the ultimate comic for kids, delivering weekly happy post to tens of thousands of families in the UK and beyond. Kids and parents love Beano for screen-free fun, laugh-out-loud jokes and epic pranks. Not just any award-winning kids magazine, Beano is the world’s longest-running weekly comic for children. We're also home to the UK's number one annual and the famous Beano Fan Club (yes, membership does still come with that iconic fluffy Gnasher badge!).

About Beano comics

Written by the company

Weekly happy post
Kids love getting post that's just for them, and Beano is packed with laughs, pranks and epic stories.
Screen-free fun
We're all about reading for fun and unplugged laughs. Beano comics never run out of batteries!
A gift that keeps giving
36 pages of original artwork from talented artists each week. Beano is like no other kids magazine!

Dedicated customer service

Dundee-based team ready to reply to you

Got a question about a Beano subscription? Our team is here to help. Visit help.dcthomson.co.uk to find out how to contact us.

Contact info

4.7

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

563 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always on time

Always on time. If you have the need to talk to somebody, they are always courteous . Our grandson has loved receiving his Beano.

December 25, 2025
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Reply from Beano

Thank you for the fantastic feedback, Joyce – it means a lot to us. Happy reading!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing comic

Amazing comic

January 1, 2026
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Reply from Beano

Thanks Carolyn! We’re grinning from ear to ear knowing Beano’s bringing some giggles to you and your family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Daughter loves her Beano goodies

My daughter always looks forward to her weekly Beano and the little surprises she gets regularly from the Beano Fan Club

December 1, 2025
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Reply from Beano

It’s brilliant to hear you're loving Beano – thanks for being a valued subscriber!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Hardly received anything

I joined the fanclub for my son, as he is a massive Beano fan. So far all he has received is a Christmas card. He thought he would get more special things being in the fanclub.

January 8, 2026
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Reply from Beano

Thanks for the feedback, and we are sorry you are unhappy with the fanclub! We have reached out to you with further information.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our grandchildren love The Beano

Our grandchildren love The Beano! The Numbskulls are a particular favourite. The Numbskulls subtly cover a range of challenges which some children face in terms of anxiety and emotional intelligence. The stories offer readers the chance to discuss such issues. Lots of fun and jokes too. Well done The Beano!

January 6, 2026
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Reply from Beano

Thanks for the great review, Maureen. It's always great to hear from happy readers!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Cost Effective and Fun but Tricky Website

My daughter has the Beano membership. It’s a great to see how excited she is to get her deliveries and the Xmas card was a lovely touch. The problem for me is the website. Getting set up or making changes, like an address change, is either difficult or doesn’t work. Also it’s not clear of any cancellation details.

October 10, 2025
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Reply from Beano

Hello Dani, my apologies for your experience with our website. I will reach our to you via email with further details on how to navigate our website easier

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aged Beanophile

As a pensioner I've loved Beano since childhood.I enjoy it now as much as ever.It offers a point of connection with other age groups. Who doesn't love Gnasher? We should all keep a space in our lives for silliness.

Bring back the Three Bears!

January 5, 2026
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Reply from Beano

Thanks for the kind words, Jacqueline. We love having you in the Beano gang!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great gift

My grandson loves the Beano can't get enough

December 11, 2025
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Reply from Beano

We're delighted you’re grandson is enjoying their subscription, Janis. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Appeals to all ages

Great comic appealing to adults (sometimes!) as well as kids

January 3, 2026
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Reply from Beano

We really appreciate your review, Lipsiot and it's great to know Beano’s bringing smiles all round!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to apply for Beano Fan Club…

Easy to apply for Beano Fan Club membership online and received a speedy and good service in response.

January 3, 2026
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Reply from Beano

We really appreciate your support and are so glad Beano is a hit in your household!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

my grandchild loved receiving the…

my grandchild loved receiving the membership

January 2, 2025
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Reply from Beano

We're delighted you’re grandchild is enjoying their subscription, Kath. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love Beano

I love the Beano and the membership provides good value. However, should the Dennis badge be upside down as if he is doing a hand stand? It's important to know as I could have lost the badge and when it fell off due to having it the wrong way round. possibly

December 2, 2025
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Reply from Beano

It’s brilliant to hear you're loving Beano – thanks for being a valued subscriber!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My 8 year old granddaughter just loves…

My 8 year old granddaughter just loves the Beano. There is not one page that she doesn’t enjoy and can’t wait for the latest comic to be available.

January 2, 2026
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Reply from Beano

Thanks Ann! We’re grinning from ear to ear knowing Beano’s bringing some giggles to you and your family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Why I like my Beano membership

I like my membership because of the free things and it’s really nice to be part of the Beano community, it just makes me feel very happy!

January 2, 2026
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Reply from Beano

Thank you for the fantastic feedback – it means a lot to us. Happy reading!

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