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Sapphire Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Considering 908 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff and customer support team for being extremely helpful, polite, and quick to resolve queries during daily interactions. People also appreciate the reliable weekly payments, transparent payslips, and the smooth, hassle-free contracting process overall. However, some people mentioned issues with delayed payments, noting they experienced frustrating weeks chasing their wages without proper follow-up. A few reviewers also felt dissatisfied with slow response times from departments when trying to resolve urgent financial queries. Some customers noted that communication could be inconsistent when navigating complex problems with different staff members.

What people talk about most

Staff

Customers consistently note positive experiences with staff, frequently praising team members for being... See more

Customer service

Clients share positive opinions on customer service, highlighting that support representatives are helpful,... See more

Service

People report positive experiences with service, highlighting reliable weekly payments, helpful support... See more

Response time

Consumers find response time to be exceptionally positive, frequently praising the team for being fast,... See more

Payment

Users describe ambiguous interactions with payment, as opinions are heavily divided regarding reliability and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i can't speak highly enough of samphire,.. the staff are personable, efficient, reliable, Their customer support team are helpful and very supportive, quick to get back to you, the best umbrella... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There has been the odd bump in the road, with joining both a new agency and a new umbrella company. However, Sapphire have been excellent throughout. I spoke with the lovely Hannah today, who was noth... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredibly efficient, 100% reliable, and easily the best payroll experience I’ve had in my contracting career. Setting up my account was completely hassle-free, and I get paid on time every single wee... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ive been with this company for a few years and i can honestly say it’s been the perfect partnership so far. It’s very well priced and the customer service it’s impeccable. They’ve added The WhatsApp w... See more

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Company details

  1. Payroll Service
  2. Accountant
  3. Payment Service
  4. Tax Consultant

Written by the company

Being the most trusted global partner to the recruitment industry and the number 1 company to work for in UK doesn't come easy but Sapphire's vision, values and purpose bring our mission to be number one alive. Sapphire offer employment solutions, payroll and accountancy services, international payroll services and bespoke tax advice under one big umbrella whilst offering a host of other benefits and rewards. What's more, we're an employee owned company so our employees benefit financially as they join us on the journey to number 1. Putting our customers at the heart of what we do is our second nature and Sapphire's unique service offering sets us apart. Don't delay, contact us today.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication.

August 12, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you for your kind feedback, Derrick! We’re really pleased to hear that you’ve had a positive experience with our team and that our communication has met your expectations. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication from them and…

Great communication from them and overall exallent payroll company

August 12, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback, Mark! We’re delighted to hear that you’ve been happy with both our communication and the service we provide. We really appreciate your kind words and your continued trust in us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best company to look after your pay

Best company to look after your pay! Never had a problem and they are in regular contact. I would highly recommend

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you for the brilliant review, James! We’re so pleased to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience and that our regular communication has helped make things straightforward for you. Thank you for recommending us — it really means a lot to the team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been very happy with my experience

I have been very happy with my experience working with Sapphire. Everyone has been friendly, helpful and professional throughout. The whole process is well organised, and any questions or issues I have had have been dealt with quickly and efficiently. I particularly appreciate how easy they make everything, allowing me to focus on my work without having to worry about the administrative side. Overall, I have had a very positive experience and would be happy to recommend their services.

August 11, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review, Mohsen! We’re delighted to hear that you’ve found our team friendly, helpful and professional, and that we’ve been able to deal with your questions and queries quickly and efficiently. Making the administrative side of contracting as easy and stress-free as possible is really important to us, so it’s fantastic to hear that this has been your experience. We really appreciate your recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing umbrella company with the best…

Amazing umbrella company with the best service. After contracting for a year have been told that I am now receiving a share of the companies profits. Would recommend to all contractors in need of an umbrella company.

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you for your fantastic feedback, Jerome! We’re delighted to hear that you’ve been happy with the service you’ve received during your time contracting with us. It’s great to hear that you’ve also benefited from our profit share scheme. We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you continued success with your contracting journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such helpful staff and really easy to…

Such helpful staff and really easy to work with

August 7, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you for the lovely feedback, Darren! We’re really pleased to hear that you’ve found our team helpful and easy to work with. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sapphire has always been reliable

Sapphire has always been reliable, dependable and consistent. They always inform you in advance of your payment. The payment is always on time, and they are always available and provide a excellent customer service. They are always available when you call them. When you need guidance help or assistance. I would definitely recommend them. You won't be disappointed.
As they provide an excellent service.

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Hi,

Thank you for the review.

The Sapphire Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sapphire are fantastic to work for

Sapphire are fantastic to work for. Quick payroll processing and actual human customer services to deal with queries .

July 28, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Hi,

Thank you for the review.

The Sapphire Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good

Sapphire DNP, easy to use, really good service, fair fees, would happily use there umbrella service again.

April 2, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Hi,

Thank you for your review.

The Sapphire Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just want to share how impressed I…

I just want to share how impressed I was with the service I received. Hannah, the customer service agent I spoke with, was professional, helpful, and friendly throughout the call.

August 10, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Hi Mohamed, thank you for your review!

We'll pass the feedback to Hannah, glad to hear she helped today.

The Sapphire Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All questions answered in a timely…

All questions answered in a timely manner staff were courteous and polite

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Hello and thank you for your review today!

We'll send the feedback across :)

The Sapphire Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Honesty & transparency in dealing with…

Honesty & transparency in dealing with clients

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you for your feedback, Augustine. Honesty and transparency are extremely important to us, so we’re pleased to hear that this was reflected in your experience with our team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent stress free service from…

Excellent stress free service from Sapphire. Thanks!

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you, Pat, for your excellent review. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve found our service friendly, helpful and stress-free. Your feedback means a lot to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customercservice and staff

Customercservice and staff

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you, Tina, for your positive feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you’ve had a good experience with our customer service team. We really appreciate your review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff was very nice and very clear…

Staff was very nice and very clear about the purpose of the call

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear that our team was friendly and clear when explaining the purpose of the call. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service, anytime I had a query they got back to me quickly and effectively. It was a pleasure working with them.

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you, Orsolya, for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that our team has been quick and effective whenever you’ve needed assistance. We really appreciate your kind words.

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