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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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

AVOID - Shop Elsewhere - Zero Customer Service

David,
ALL this information was provided 4 months ago and forwarded to your accounts department!!!!
I have also provided it again this week - just to be clear;-
5 months ago I ordered a TV and the money was taken out of my account but NO order raised on your system.
Despite emailing Debenhams every week for 5 months NOTHING

September 3, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely appalling customer service

Absolutely appalling customer service. I bought a vacuum from Debenhams which was faulty. 2 weeks later, I am still trying to get a refund. They refused to take responsibility for me, referring me to the manufacturer to go through random performance checks - the machine failed at the first. I was then told to contact Debenhams again for a refund. Throughout the whole process, I have quoted Distant Selling and Consumer Rights acts which enable me to get a refund - all ignored. As this isn't frustrating enough, you have to wait at least 48 hours for a reply. I just want my money back - Debenhams sold it to me and they are responsible. One thing for sure - I will never EVER buy anything from Debenhams again - EVER

February 9, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Use PayPal for ease of mind when paying

Previously did a review as I waited from 9th December until 30th January for a refund... I obviously still order from Debenhams because I like the quality of their clothing and cant complain about the price either. I sent 2 items back last week and have been refunded today... Pay through PayPal guys. So much faster than using your bank card. I used PayPal so I could raise a claim if they were slow to repay. I haven't needed to. Its gone straight back in. Hope this helps someone else.

February 8, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID!!

Shocking!!!
Items not received but now paid for, customer services are non existent,
I live Debenhams sale but I'm FINISHED WITH DEBENHAMS!!!

February 8, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Will never shop with Debnhams again.

After being sent a dress that was the wrong size trying to return it was a nightmare.
After about five emails I finally got a reply..After a lot more emails im stuck with an item that I cant return. Will never shop with debenhams again.

January 22, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrendous customer service

Ordered some perfume, that the delivery company misplaced. Customer services said it had been delivered to a shop that I'd redirected it to and then ended the chat before it was resolved. My parcel isn't at the shop and Debenhams haven't answered any of my other messages. I raised this with Resolver as a complaint and they haven't received a reply and now I'm on my own again, with no purchase or refund. Absolutely disgusting from such a large company. I will never shop online with them again!! I am still going to try find a way to get my money back.

January 22, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service

Terrible customer service! I've given one star but this company doesn't deserve that. I was charged £3.99 for delivery, item over £50 so should have been free and then another £4.49 for "protection fee" which I did not authorise. Despite numerous emails which are replied to by bots stating they will not refund this amount. What a scam. I even emailed the CEO Daniel Finley but did not even get the courtesy of a reply. Debenhams used to have a good repution but now it is just a online marketplace seller, such a shame that the CEO has let the reputation of this once good company become completely tarnished. Will never buy from Debenams again.

January 28, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID!

Avoid! Zero customer services. Wished I had read the reviews before placing an order. Placed an order, no delivery, no customer services and no refund .
How is the company still operating?

January 13, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Truly awful customer service

Truly awful customer service. I bought shoes in the sale. Nothing arrived then with no notification they issue a partial refund no p&p refund. Unable to speak to anyone to get a resolution just and awful AI chatbot running the site responses and Facebook messenger. With be raising dispute with my credit card company. I wish it was possible to leave 0 stars! I’ll never shop with them again! Feels like a scam!

January 9, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lost order and misssing customer service

The order placed with Debenhams on 19 Dec 2025 is still unelivered.Various e mails sent to customer services no constructive help. Still no order but the money came out of my bank account on Dec 20 very efficient .
Now its 22 Jan need I say more.

December 19, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

HORRENDOUS customer service

HORRENDOUS customer service, DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM HERE. I have received no refund despite returning the product and I have had no response from them, I’ve sent over 15 emails and had the most awful customer service!

AVOID.

January 15, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t use

I want to return an item, I’ve emailed several times the email address given for the return. Have not received a reply!
Will never use Debenhams again! Poor service and ignore the 14 day return rules.

January 12, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

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Order DUX048989221.
I returned an item since 19th of December with a QR code from Evri and I've not received a return or able to talk to anyone. It's terrible customer service.

January 12, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE!

What once was a good company is now the worst and they really need to close their online store immediately, forever.

I ordered 2 pairs of shoes just before Christmas and promptly returned them. It looks very much like Evri 'lost' my returns and now I've a fight on my hands to get my money back. You cant speak to anyone at Debenhams, there is just a FB chat where you speak to a bot.

I ordered a further item which I need to return but actually I darent in case I lose more money.

The response from Debenhams has been shocking. I actually got a FB reply saying the refund period has been exceeded today which is the 11th January. I only placed my order on the 19th December.
It's an absolute disgrace. I will never use again.

January 11, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst ‘customer service’ i have ever experienced.

If i could give minus stars I would. Do not order from this company, they are crooks. There is no customer service, they ignore your messages. An order i made for Christmas never arrived. I have persistently asked to cancel the order and for a refund, they have repetitively ignored me. The order has now not arrived for a month and they will still not refund me. Instead they said as a gesture of goodwill they will give me free express delivery on my next order. Total insult. This company needs investigated for fraud. I am totally disgusted.

December 15, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would be zero if I could

Would be zero if I could. Ordered an armchair in the sale. Received email to say refund sent as item no longer in stock. Initially deducted amount of chair plus £25 delivery fee. Have refunded chair but not delivery fee. I have messaged and emailed with no response. Will never order from them again and will make sure friends and family don’t either.

December 25, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wouldnt even give 1 star if i could

Wouldnt even give 1 star if i could. Ordered 2 items. One didnt show up and 1 i returned. Even with proof of delivery back to them and 100s of emails still have not refunded me for either item. Then they start ignoring you. Appaling service, absolute theives.

October 16, 2025
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