Close Brothers Reviews 

7,241
TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.7

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Evaluating 585 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the helpfulness of the staff and the excellent service provided. The process for obtaining finance and managing agreements is often described as easy and straightforward. However, some customers also noted significant difficulties with contacting the company and receiving timely responses. People report unhelpful customer service and a lack of resolution when complex issues, such as car problems or unexpected payments, arise. Reviewers mentioned being left without a car or facing financial pressure due to unresolved disputes.

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Service

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Customer service

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Staff

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Payment

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Customer communications

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The staff were really helpful. We had a issue with the car and close brothers dealt with it from the garage to finish. I would use them again I have most respect for the employee,s they made my experi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good experience. Usually I get frustrated with this sort of application but close brothers couldn't have been nicer and made the whole process easier than I thought it was going to be. Many thank... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just used Close Brothers to buy a motorbike. The process from start to finish was excellent. They kept me informed of the process & I had no issues. They asked for an id check so I used my driving lic... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been with close brothers for 2 years and just got my new car again without any problems thanks easy paper work to fill in after care is brilliant had a little problem but the team got on it with no p... See more

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  1. Money & Insurance

About Close Brothers

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Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking.

We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Our Banking offering includes specialist and secured lending, and deposits for small businesses and individuals.

Commercial: Hire purchase; leasing and loans for capital assets; debt factoring; invoice discounting; asset-based lending; and other specialist financing for SMEs.

Retail: Used car, motorcycle and light commercial vehicle financing; insurance premium financing; and savings products for individuals and corporates.

Property: Development finance for residential properties; funding for commercial properties; refurbishment and bridging finance.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top notch provision of purchase and insurance

I have used the services of Close Brothers Group for purchasing and insuring my cars on many occasions, I have to say that the service they provide is outstanding, thank you.🫡😃

May 20, 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers

Hello Mick! We're so glad to hear you've had outstanding service with us on multiple occasions for both your Motor and Premium Finance. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

very long winded

very long winded, having to provide security info 4 times to the same Company. Having said that my request was dealt with swiftly and professionally .

May 20, 2026
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Thank you for leaving a review. We're glad to hear you had a good experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You are very helpful

You are very helpful, polite, understanding. And you are out to please your customer.
Nothing is to much trouble I am very pleased with my experience with the company so far.

May 19, 2026
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Hi Theresa. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are glad to hear about your positive experience with us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They have breached data protection

I have never dealt with this company until recently where by they did a hard search on me without my knowledge or consent. I called them on the 5th of May and was asked to email. I had a response on the 7th saying it had been forwarded to the relevant department. I chased on the 15th and requested to make a formal complaint and here we are on the 19th and still nothing. I believe this company has breached data protection laws (GDPR) by accessing my data without a lawful basis, and unless dealt with I will be reporting them to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) I DONT EVEN DRIVE!

I have seen your reply, the email you provided for contact is the one I have been already using so I have little faith in your response.

I provided further information and have yet t get a response, an apology or the removal of the unsolicited hard search.

March 16, 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers

Hello Minty. We are very concerned to hear about your experience regarding the hard search and the difficulties you've faced in getting this resolved. Please send us an email on customer.enquiries@closebrothers.com advising which finance department you reached out to (Motor finance or Premium finance) so that we can investigate this on our side. Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Porsche

Within 4 days of one fone call to my broker ( Kian ) I was driving my new Porsche
Shout out to Kian top guy and close brother finance

May 7, 2026
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Hello Reggie We are thrilled you had such a positive experience and appreciate feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've never done car finance before

I've never done car finance before and I found it really simple and easy to do.
I did have issues with providing a recent wage slip via my portal. But I managed to resolve this issue through the car finance team who helped me to sort this out.
A very smooth sail via the company and I feel that I can trust them and I'm confident with them

May 18, 2026
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Hello Caren! We're so glad to hear you found the car finance process simple and easy! . Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I worked for Close Brothers Rentals…

I worked for Close Brothers Rentals Derby for 4 years before I was made redundant I have been chasing there HR department for my pension for the time I spent working for them I have chased and chased to now be told I never enrolled for there pension I have asked for proof that I was given the chance to enrol but never received anything from there Head of HR Katy Starkie

May 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi phoned the company after receiving…

Hi phoned the company after receiving the email from them spoke to the guys and they were very helpful and polite responsed to my request and sorted it out for me well pleased highly recommended thanks guys D/D sorted.

May 15, 2026
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Hi John. Thank you for leaving a review. We're glad to hear you had a good experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No problems with this agreement

No problems with this agreement, very professional.

May 15, 2026
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Hi Mick. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are glad to hear about your positive experience with us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have had nothing but problems with…

I have had nothing but problems with close brothers finance from day one. And I would certainly never go with this company again as long as I live.
Absolutely the worst finance company I have ever had. And I may just say that I have had finance all my life with other companies and never once had an issue with any of them.

May 15, 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers

Hi Keith. Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. We would value a conversation with you to discuss your concerns further. Please contact groupcommunications@closebrothers.com.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They were a great service

They were a great service, everything went smoothly, the guy at the dealership was brilliant, really helpful and I'm highly delighted with my vehicle. I would recommend both services.

May 13, 2026
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Hi Jon! We are so happy to hear that everything went smoothly and that you are highly delighted with your vehicle. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for your service

Thank you for your service, very efficient and professional staff.

April 8, 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are glad to hear about your positive experience with us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE!!!!!!!!

May 14, 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers

Hi Paul. Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. We would value a conversation with you to discuss your concerns further. Please contact groupcommunications@closebrothers.com.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very reliable and fast decision and in…

Very reliable and fast decision and in no time agreement is made. I will definitely happy to share my experience with your services. Cheers

May 11, 2026
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Thank you for leaving a review. We're glad to hear you had a good experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process was very quick and easy

The process was very quick and easy, the were very polite. Everything went smoothly and I’m happy to go back to them anytime I need a financial support. Thank you your wonderful service.

May 9, 2026
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Hi Eric. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are glad to hear about your positive experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

for a long time I have used your…

for a long time I have used your company, with excellent customer services and service, but due to O2 AND 3 NOT PROVIDING THE SERVICES THEY SAID ,I TOOK THEM TO THE OMBUDSMAN, BUT THEY SOLD THE ACCOUNT BEFORE ANYTHING COULD BE DONE,
and it as blacked my credit, but I have since paid the out standing balance on all , so hope we could do business again soon ,thank you

May 12, 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear you had a good experience when using us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Good Rates but if you have a problem…

Good Rates but if you have a problem and want to talk to anyone don't bother. Hours on hold and then the phone just disconnected. The customer service only work Monday to Friday. That's if you can even get through.
They send messages through a secure portal because their system is having issues so are unable to ring out !!! I don't believe that for a minute. These messages get read eventually and it appears to me all they do is protect their partner dealers. My vehicle was gone for 47 days after it caught on fire within 300 miles of collection from BINCA and I looked to them for help as yet still to be concluded. If you are expecting any understanding as a disabled person these are the wrong people to deal with as talking to a human being is in my experience impossible.

May 12, 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers

Hello John. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We're very sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced trying to contact us and the issues with your vehicle. We're taking your feedback seriously and will investigate how we can improve our customer service and communication. Please feel free to contact us on 0333 321 6060 or email us on customer.enquiries@closebrothers.com. Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service

Amazing service

May 11, 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers

Hi Gavyn. Thank you for leaving a review. We're glad to hear you had a good experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with everything that close…

Very happy with everything that close brothers group have done and would recommend them to anybody who needs car finance

May 7, 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers

Hello Paul! We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience with our car finance options. Thank you for recommending us, we appreciate your feedback!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Could nt understand foriegn accent

Put people in customer service who work on telephone lines , someone who the customer can understand their accent.
First time calling today, with a general query, shocked and depressed. Foriegn lady, could nt understand her, straight wanted to know numbers this and that .
Tell them to say good morning how can I help you?
Not start asking for numbers

May 11, 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers

Hi Suzanne. Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. We would value a conversation with you to discuss your concerns further. Please contact groupcommunications@closebrothers.com.

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