Parceldirect Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.5

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Looking at 51 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers experienced significant issues with delivery, often waiting all day for collections that never happened, leading to uncollected parcels and wasted time. Reviewers frequently reported problems with their orders, including issues with drop-off codes and parcels being lost or delayed. A common complaint was the difficulty in obtaining refunds, with many waiting for extended periods or never receiving them despite multiple requests. Customer service was often unresponsive, making it hard to resolve these issues, with some people noting a lack of communication. However, some customers also noted positive experiences with the service, describing it as efficient and reliable for deliveries, with parcels arriving quickly. A few other people also felt that customer support was helpful and responsive when issues arose, providing good assistance.

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Delivery service

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Service

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Refund

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service, booked in early February to get courier to pick up birthday items from Dublin to Cork. Time was to be collected 10-5.30pm. Waiting in all day, no show. Contact Parcel Direct and they... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered an insured package delivery worth 58,91 euro. I tried dropping it off at two different locations today, but the drop off code simply did not work. I wasted more than two hours of my day and... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waiting for Parceldirect to collect a parcel since 12 Jan 2026. We have emailed them 3 times in this regard but only get a computer generated response. There is no customer service phone number on... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Mever buy from this website. It's purely scam. Payment is done but no order confirmation is received, parcel is never collected. I asked fkr a refund, they said yes but never received it. Stupidly, I... See more

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  1. Courier and Delivery Service
  2. Logistics Service

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Welcome to ParcelDirect.ie, the parcel delivery comparison site where you can save up to 80% on your parcel delivery costs. Compare Parcel and Pallet Courier Services from only €6.50, including FREE Collection. Send a parcel or pallet to over 200 countries worldwide. Parcel shipping to Ireland, UK, Europe & USA, Canada, Australia & China. ParcelDirect.ie offers the lowest cost parcel and pallet courier services in the country! So for the cheapest courier rates in Ireland, look no further than ParcelDirect.ie.


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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great service

Really great service. Finding a delivery option always felt too difficult when sending items to the US, so I always used An Post. But parceldirect made it so simple that I actually found much faster and safer delivery methods. Have used parceldirect multiple times now and don't think I'd go elsewhere.

August 4, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi Sarah,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a great review. We are delighted to be able to provide you with the great courier service you need for your parcels.
All the best, PD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Could not follow through on the service…

Could not follow through on the service I purchased and now waiting on a refund 4 weeks when initially stated it would take 2 weeks and when I contacted them again about it they said they would call me back within the hour but never did. Still awaiting refund

August 4, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi Nadia,
Thanks for letting us know about your delivery. I am very sorry we were no able to provide the requested service. I will speak to the team now about the delays and make sure they respond you you straight away.
All the best, PD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been dealing with Parcel Direct…

I have been dealing with Parcel Direct for 4 years now & have always found them quick, efficient & reliable. Emails & phone calls are always answered promptly & most importantly my packages get picked up & delivered on time, everytime. I can't recommend their service highly enough. 10/10

August 4, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi Abigail,
Thanks so much for the great review and continued support. We are delighted we are able to provide you the parcel delivery and customer service you need for your deliveries.
All the best, PD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great job

Great job, everything done in a professional way

August 4, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi Francis,
Thanks very much for the great review.
All the best, PD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No communication and very late delevery

The parcel was meant to take 3 days but it took 6 weeks. The tracking was wrong most of the time and parceldirect didn’t reply to any of my requests for information. Shockingly bad service. *edit The item was sent from Ireland to the Netherlands so parcel direct’s claim that it went to the USA is false.

August 4, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi,
Thanks for taking the time to let us know about your shipment. I see from the tracking the shipment was held in customs in the USA for some period and once it was release it was delivered within 24hours. I am sorry for this delay, but we have no authority over the customs in any country.
All the best, PD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking company to deal with I'm been…

Shocking company to deal with I'm been ringing and eMailing for the last 8 months and still no update on a machine that this joke of a company lost on me Micheal is meant to call me back everyday since April and I have never received 1 call from him stay clear of this company very very bad people to deal with

August 4, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi,

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re very sorry for the delay and frustration you’ve experienced.

We understand how upsetting it must be to have a lost item and to wait months for updates or callbacks. We apologise for the inconvenience and lack of communication.

Please contact our customer support team with your booking details so we can urgently review your case and work to resolve it.

All the best,
PD Support

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Completely broke up the package I sent

Completely broke up the package I sent. I contacted customer service and sent all the images and invoices they requested weeks ago. Have had no response to multiple follow up emails. Absolute cowboys. Avoid at all costs! Would give zero stars if I could

August 3, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi,

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re very sorry for the issues you’ve experienced.

We understand how frustrating it must be to have your package damaged and to provide all requested documentation without receiving a response. We apologise for the inconvenience and lack of communication.

Please contact our customer support team with your booking details so we can urgently review your case and work to resolve it.

All the best,
PD Support

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Parcel direct were not aware that I did…

Parcel direct were not aware that I did not receive my shipping label and in trying to source it I was ringing UPS. I should’ve got onto parcel direct to get my shipping label and as soon as I rang them they dealt with it in a very polite and professional manner. My package got picked up an hour later and now a satisfied customer. Thanks

July 26, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi Brian,
Thanks very much for the great review and we were very happy to help out with you labeling issues and delighted you are satisfied with the service we provide.
All the best, PD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never again

Never again! My parcel was sitting in Memphis for a week, then I was given 2 days to register in some website to provide what food items I gave (didn’t had any food inside). I couldn’t figure out what should I do, I asked for help. No help provided. Now it’s being sent back. No idea of when to expect it! All was told is: Can you call the FDA helpline and they will direct you on what you need to do. No number provided.
Spent money for all the stress. Granddaughter was waiting for toys ;(

June 9, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi Iveta.
Thanks for letting us know about your shipment. Unfortunately the items you sent to the USA required FDA Clearance. We sent you a link to their website to provide the required information, which also has guided steps. Unfortunately this was not completed in time and the FDA requested the parcel be returned to sender. I know this is disappointing, but we have no sway over the FDA and have to abide by their direction.
All the best, PD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service. Easy to use, lots of options.

Despite some negative reviews, I decided to use PD after An Post refused to accept a phone package (as it contained a battery) for return to the UK, and was glad I did.

The Website was easy and fast to use, lots of services to choose from, with options for home collection or local drop off point for courier collection.

I had an issue with the local drop off point (they didn't recognise the parcel/number), which was sorted extremely quickly by a very helpful Agent.....many thanks Michael :)

I would certainly use them again.

June 5, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi Adam,
Thanks very much for the great review. We are delighted you found our courier services so useful and our local drop off points so handy.
All the best, PD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service right through lockdowns…

Great service right through lockdowns allowing me to stay physically connected with my grandchildren in Australia. Being able to watch them open a box of goodies that I’ve assembled saved my sanity through this bloody pandemic. Thank you

June 4, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi Barbara,
Thanks very much for the great review. We are so happy you can avail of our great parcel delivery services to Australia and get those all important goodies to them in these times.
All the best, PD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Didn't even know this service existed

Didn't even know this service existed , fantastic to see all the different options, I was sending out parcels to Russia and USA and did not know where to start and a collegue recommended Parcel direct.

June 4, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi Jo,
Thanks very much for the great review and that you find our worldwide delivery service so useful.
All the best, PD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ParcelDirect.ie NEVER USE!

I have worked with couriers for 15 years and this is by far the worst. Booked in early Monday for next day pick up. My parcel didn't get picked up so I emailed to enquire about it. They told me it would be picked up the next day which was Wednesday. That didn't happen. Again told apologize but it will be picked up Thursday. Again that didn't happen. Finally picked up Friday which was too late for me and was told it would definitely be delivered Monday. Well you guessed it... It didn't arrive Monday. Finally arrived Tuesday. Myself, my family,my friends and the work will never use this company again.

May 27, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi Rory,
Thanks very much for letting us know about you delivery and I am very sorry for the delay with your shipment. This delay is not what would would wish for any of our customers. It is unfortunate that this can sometimes occur and we are sorry for the inconvenience this cause you.
All the best, PD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and dependable service

Use parcel direct all the time for my shipments and they are timely and efficient.

May 10, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi Liz,
Thanks very much for taking the time to write such a great review and alos for your continued custom.
All the best, PD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi David,
Thanks for taking the time to let us know about your shipment. There has been some unfortunate delays with the economy service to the USA, particularly in the hub in Stansted. We have been working with our partners to get this cleared and delivered as soon as possible.
All the best, PD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be careful with these guys

Customer service is everything in this business, pray nothing goes wrong onces you make a payment. Because these guys behave like flyby... Lies, lies and more lies. But people will soon realise and your businesses will suffer.... Pd3670699 so you know I'm real... Out with parcel direct...

April 1, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi Christian,
Thanks very much for taking the time to let us know about your shipment. I see from the tracking your original shipment was cancelled due to missing address information. My colleague has since rebooked the shipment and is working to get this collected asap.
All the best, PD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Complete disaster to deal with

Complete disaster to deal with. They lost a christening gown that I made for a customer. I rang on numerous occasions for a refund, I even gave my bank details. Still heard nothing back and it’s 9 months later. I have lost a customer and no refund. STAY AWAY. PD6031868, I kept my reference number to verify this is an honest complaint.

March 11, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi Helen,
Thanks for taking the time to let us know about your shipment and I am very sorry for any trouble with your shipment. My colleague is still working with our partners to get this resolved for you and this will be completed in the next day or two. Sorry again for the long delay.
All the best, PD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Collected Dublin Monday, arrived Cork Tuesday. Excellent service.

March 9, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a great review.
All the best, PD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely terrible

Absolutely terrible. Scheduled collection for a Tuesday, never collected. Contacted Parceldirect on Wednesday and was informed 'the driver ran out of time' the previous day and as it was after 12pm the collection couldn't be scheduled until Thursday. Surely if he ean out of time the protocol would be it would automatically get collected the following day without me having to contact them. Again it wasn't collected on Thursday. I sent an email asking for a manager to contact me, never received any correspondence. Parcel finally collected Friday. I would NOT recommend this service.

March 6, 2021
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi,
Thanks for taking the time to let us know about your shipment and I am very sorry for this delay. There was some delays with our economy services which have now been resolved. I see you parcel has now been delivered safe and sound.
All the best, PD

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