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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers are very satisfied with the customer service and staff, describing them as helpful, responsive, and efficient. People appreciate the quick and effective support, often highlighting specific individuals for their excellent assistance. Reviewers also found the platform straightforward to use, with a clean and intuitive interface, making processes like identity checks quick and easy. However, some people were dissatisfied with the app, describing it as unreliable and frustrating. Several users reported issues with the app not working as expected, particularly with photo verification and camera permissions, leading to prolonged and unsuccessful attempts to complete tasks. Some also mentioned the inconvenience of needing to use specific browsers like Google Chrome for the app to function properly.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I will be generous and give the application 4 stars. Though initially the application would not allow a selfie to be taken, and after trying to figure out why my phone camera would not allow the permi... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great bit of software to take away the pain of employees having to send passports before their first day. Good customer service as well.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

An excellent tool for employers to conduct digital background checks. The software is intuitive and user-friendly, with a clean, well-designed interface. The support team truly stands out, providing q... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed some guidance on result checking, so I rang customer services and spoke with Kristine. She was so pleasant and explained everything, answering any questions that I had. Up until then,... See more

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TrustID is a certified Identity Service Provider (IDSP), offering identity verification services for businesses which help them to onboard applicants compliantly and securely. We complete over 250,000 checks a month. Customer support is available by contacting our team on +44 (0) 118 466 0822 / customerservice@trustid.co.uk or visiting our website: https://www.trustid.co.uk/contact/candidate-suppport. We're available 365 days a year. TrustID identity checks form part of a Right to Work, Right to Rent, counterfraud or Know Your Customer check process.


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3.4

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

146 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm giving one star because it doesn't work

I'm giving one star because I can't give less. It has taken me several goes to get TrustID to work at all, with it crashing repeatedly. Now I'm stuck on the address because it won't accept my postcode. I have tried entering my postcode in different ways or using nearby ones, but it just won't accept it. Ironically, I already have an Enhanced DBS for another job, that was relatively easy, all I had to do was take my documents to the post office to be verified, it took half the time this has taken so far.

May 14, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Hi Brigid. Sorry to hear you are having trouble. Our Customer Service team are available and always happy to help - customerservice@trustid.co.uk / +44 (0)118 228 0939. Alternatively, we will contact you directly to help if you reply to the request for information which we will send you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Faulty trust id app

I’ve been asked by my employer to use Trust ID to obtain an enhanced DBS

Iv download the app
Completed the tasks. The last task is to scan the chip on my passport.
When I’m instructed to do this the site tells me “ iv forgot to download the app”
Iv tried this 6 times
I’m not wasting anymore of my time on a faulty application.

May 13, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Hi Bryan. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we're really sorry to hear you're having trouble with the chip scanning App. We are aware of an issue with some devices which require a restart once the App is installed, before it is recognised. We are investigating this and in the meantime, if you would like further assistance, our Customer Service team will be very happy to help you further - customerservice@trustid.co.uk /
+44 (0)118 228 0939

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service :)

Lovely customer service, very helpfull and fast. Really happy with it.

May 7, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're delighted that our Customer Service team were able to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been using TrustID for the last…

We have been using TrustID for the last 2 years and we have nothing but positive notes on the company that always provide a very good service.

April 29, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience Martina! We're glad that the team are providing good service!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

where to start

where to start. firstly no i do not trust, Trust ID, or any other so called ID verification company or system. one i do not trust the company, i do not trust them to hold my data, my image etc. I do not trust their emplyees, and I do not want to use your system. I have never in 45 years had to prove my eliagiblity to work in the uk other than send a copy of my passport this is limiting the amount of info that one place can hold.

Secondly the system does not work if you do not have a smart phone! I do not have a smart phone. nor do i want one... EVER, they are intrusive in to life.

This compnay along with others like it are set up as another stelth tax and Data gatherer for the goverment to conssolidate your information and also to sell it off... of course they will try to plicate you by saying they do not! but lets face it they say one thing and do another!

All the positves i have noticed are from the likes of HR dept and the lion share which are negative are from users.

Have a look in to compnaies house at the directors and the amount of information they must have on people.

***in reply to your response. Firstly do you think I or anyone with any common sense trusts the goverment! Secondly you can write anything for a data policy, ethical reasoning, etc... its all just words.. all made up. Your company and all those that do what you do should not exist. As somone born in the UK who's family was born in the uk whos great great grandparents where born in the uk I should not have to prove anything. I should not have to share or take photos or give any personal details over to any company! Even the goverment do not have right to MY personal infomation or any part of my identity!

April 15, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Sorry to hear you aren't happy with our service, Mick. Your employer has chosen to use our service in line with the Home Office Right to Work guidance but please speak to them directly if you wish to choose an alternative route. Our data policy can be found here: https://www.trustid.co.uk/privacy-policy-data-subjects/.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stupid and annoying

Takes way too long and too fussy with what internet app i use on my phone.

April 8, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Sorry to hear that you had a bad experience. If you'd like to share more information - we will issue you a request now - our team will be happy to help further.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Couldn't get it to work

Couldn't get it to work, tried for 2 days always says 'check could not be initiated'. There's no need for this level of nonsense. It's just a brick-wall no explanation of what is wrong or tips to avoid just an option to restart - garbage. Shame as I'd been through 3 interviews to get that job!

April 4, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Hi Andy. Thanks for taking the time to share you review and we're really sorry that you didn't have a good experience. Our Customer Service team are on hand from 8:30-5:30 to help - 0118 228 0939. The error you're experiencing is likely due to your camera settings and they will be able to help troubleshoot. Alternatively, if you share your details through the request we're about to send, we will get in touch.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Utterly useless

Utterly useless, torture and painful, with zero care for users
damn every business that force people to use this arrogant out of touch useless service

March 2, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Sorry to hear you've had problems. Please get in touch with our Customer Service team who will be able to help you -
+44 (0)118 228 0939 or customerservice@trustid.co.uk. Alternatively, reply to our request for more information and we'll get back to you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgustingly Poor

Appalling lack of any form of customer service. The portal simply doesn't work and there is no way to speak to a real human being. An extremely stressful waste of time.

I was calling within expected hours.

February 27, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Hi Megan. Firstly, apologies that our service isn't working for you. Our Customer Service team are happy to help and available on the 'phone between 8:30 and 5:30 - 0118 228 0939. Alternatively, we have an online support area on our website which might help: https://www.trustid.co.uk/contact/candidate-suppport/.
If would like to speak to someone to help today, please give us a call or reply to our request for more information and we'll call you. We're sorry that you wasted time but we're sure we can help and it would be great to speak to you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless app

Useless app. Every time I try to upload my passport photo, it just won't work. Useless waste of my time

February 21, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Hi Rachael. Sorry to hear that you've been unable to complete the process. Our Customer Service team are very happy to help - 0118 228 0939. If you would like us to contact you, please reply to our request for more information.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The platform does what it says on the…

The platform does what it says on the tin and offers great competitive pricing compared to alternatives. There are minor issues with the platform like user management (when someone is set to receive all org access, you cannot then edit that user if you are the same - should have super user groups that allows editing and deletion of all). Support is really great though and always quick to help resolve issues!

February 19, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Thanks for your review Mark and for your feedback on user management which we will pass on to our development team. We're really glad that our team are supporting you well!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to use

Very easy to use, great customer service. Applicants don't seem to have an issue using this service to which makes our onboarding process nice and smooth

February 17, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate the positive feedback and we're glad that your applicants are finding the process smooth!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service team on live chat…

The customer service team on live chat was so helpful. I have reached out to them quite a few times. Every time they gave me a proper response, it made the process much easier.

February 7, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're really glad that our Customer Service team were happy to help.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Trust ID has been launched without…

Trust ID has been launched without considering people of all backgrounds Its frustrating. There are no alternative options. It resembles coporate failure. A complete waste of time and rubbish. It is an embodiment of corporate failure. It does not accommodate different skins and it picks glare at all times. No alternative is provided evidencing failure and a complete waste of time.

January 31, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Sorry to hear your frustration with our service. We thoroughly test our technology and design it with ease of use in mind, so apologies that you weren't able to successfully complete your check the first time you tried. I can see that your check has now been processed on our end and it looks like the problem was with the document image. For future reference, our online guides can always help with image capture: https://www.trustid.co.uk/good-image-guide/
It looks like you weren't able to speak to our Customer Service team but they will now be in touch to offer you further support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect ID checking service for small businesses

This has been the perfect way to do Right to Work checks for our staff without spending £000's on set-up and annual costs - one simple fee gives you credits to use as and when you need to.

It was easy and quick to set up too. We've been using it now for over 6 months and will continue to do so.

January 20, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Thank you for leaving us a review - we're really glad that you find the service useful!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rubbish

Rubbish
Couldn’t initialise check when it hadn’t even asked me for the selfie yet ? No explanation!!
Tried on two separate iPads
It’s only to be a volunteer at Sunday school might not bother now don’t have this sort of spare time to waste on rubbish like this .

January 22, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Really sorry that you had trouble with our service. Sometimes, it's related to your camera settings and the quickest way to get around this is to run the check in Google Chrome. Our Customer Service team would be very happy to help you if you can contact them - customerservice@trustid.co.uk or 0118 228 0939. Alternatively, if you reply to our request for more information, we will get in touch with you directly.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy setup

Easy setup, customer service were helpful when I reached them however phone wait time was long. Overall so far I'd recommend, we've only been using the system for a couple of months.

January 22, 2025
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Reply from TrustID

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Sorry that you had to wait a while on the phones - we're looking into it. But really glad you'd recommend our system.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use and navigate for all.

Easy to use and navigate for all.

We have been using TrustID for a few months and it has improved recruitment significantly. It is easy for hiring managers and candidates to use, and the reports produced provides you with necessary information, even when checks fail.

November 4, 2024
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Reply from TrustID

Thanks for choosing TrustID and for taking the time to share your review. We appreciate your positive feedback and we're glad that we've been able to improve your recruitment!

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