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Rated Terrible 1.44/5

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Last reviewed within 7 days

Review summary

People rate this company as Terrible based on 1,037 product reviews

Average score of 1.44/5
5 star
8%
4 star
2%
3 star
2%
2 star
4%
1 star
84%
Reviews for John Lewis have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

great customer service, very helpful staff

great customer service, very helpful staff

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Pet insurance
Niki 15th September 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

John Lewis sadly no longer the company they were

John Lewis are sadly no longer the company they used to be. After a major order went wrong due to misleading information on their website,... John Lewis are sadly no longer the company they used to be. After a major order went wrong due to misleading information on their website, and many hours of my time wasted, I escalated the issue all the way to the CEO office. Senior staff agreed with every fact I presented — yet still offered no meaningful customer service or resolution. Their idea of a “gesture”? If I drove an hour to my nearest store, they would give me a cup of tea and a slice of cake. I found this genuinely insulting and completely inappropriate given the situation. My wife and I had even asked for John Lewis vouchers for our wedding because we trusted the brand. Now we want nothing to do with them. It’s astonishing that Amazon outperforms them on every level, especially customer care — something John Lewis was once famous for. They’re finished for me, and I’ll share this experience with friends and family. If this is how they operate now, I wouldn’t be surprised if the company itself is finished in the future. I strongly recommend avoiding them — there is simply no longer any reason to shop with John Lewis. Read more Read less

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Home insurance
Simon Davies 17th November 2025

About John Lewis

John Lewis Finance offers a custom-designed Partnership Card, Insurance to protect the things you love, as well as Foreign Currency and Money Transfers, your complete satisfaction is always their goal.

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Showing 11 of 1037 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

John Lewis sadly no longer the company they were

Home insurance 17th November 2025

John Lewis are sadly no longer the company they used to be. After a major order went wrong due to misleading information on their website,... John Lewis are sadly no longer the company they used to be. After a major order went wrong due to misleading information on their website, and many hours of my time wasted, I escalated the issue all the way to the CEO office. Senior staff agreed with every fact I presented — yet still offered no meaningful customer service or resolution. Their idea of a “gesture”? If I drove an hour to my nearest store, they would give me a cup of tea and a slice of cake. I found this genuinely insulting and completely inappropriate given the situation. My wife and I had even asked for John Lewis vouchers for our wedding because we trusted the brand. Now we want nothing to do with them. It’s astonishing that Amazon outperforms them on every level, especially customer care — something John Lewis was once famous for. They’re finished for me, and I’ll share this experience with friends and family. If this is how they operate now, I wouldn’t be surprised if the company itself is finished in the future. I strongly recommend avoiding them — there is simply no longer any reason to shop with John Lewis. Read more Read less

Rated Terrible 1/5
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Lost my £3000 payment to my Partnership card

Partnership Card 12th November 2025

Lost my £3000 payment to my Partnership card through their app for 2 weeks, causing much stress and many phone calls trying to get my... Lost my £3000 payment to my Partnership card through their app for 2 weeks, causing much stress and many phone calls trying to get my money back - as if I was to blame - I had to find who had stolen my money in effect - diabolical shambles and then a short dismissive letter from Partnership card - PayDay / NatWest payment system or whoever represents them saying sorry for the inconvenience- go elsewhere - I have! Read more Read less

Rated Terrible 1/5
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  • 1/5

    New Day are a shambles.

    New Day are a shambles. My bank does not recognise New Day’s new account. Why does John Lewis subcontract their services incapable companies that do... New Day are a shambles. My bank does not recognise New Day’s new account. Why does John Lewis subcontract their services incapable companies that do not share their values? Just stick to your core business.. my rating refers to New Day’s, not to John Lewis stores, though the6 need to sharpen up their customer service there too. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Nick S","full_name":"Nick S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Partnership Card
    Nick S 4th November 2025
  • 1/5

    Issues encountered with NewDays new payment instruction

    Like another review, I've encountered issues with NewDay's new account information and not being updated to banks. Had a heated discussion with a representative of... Like another review, I've encountered issues with NewDay's new account information and not being updated to banks. Had a heated discussion with a representative of their complaints department, who informed me that 'some' banks had updated there lists. Some.... is not 100%. Eventually First Direct managed to send a test payment successfully, but it should not have been such a convoluted manner. I should have been able to set NewDay as a new bill, and not encountered all these issues. Newday just blamed First Direct, but was unable to provide any information for me to challenge First Direct with. Having never missed a payment with John Lewis, I will be applying for a different credit card. I have complete confidence in First Direct, zero confidence in Newday, which is giving John Lewis Partnership a bad reputation. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Ands H","full_name":"Ands H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Partnership Card
    Ands H 3rd November 2025
  • 2/5

    A third rate financial service

    The OTP system for verifying cards has never worked properly for me: today was the latest occurrence. Earlier this year I put in a compliant.... The OTP system for verifying cards has never worked properly for me: today was the latest occurrence. Earlier this year I put in a compliant. The response was:"I’ve checked all the details of your complaint carefully and, taking all the relevant factors into account, I’ve decided to uphold your complaint. "I understand you may feel disappointed that I am not upholding your complaint, so I’ve provided details about how I came to this decision…” So the complaint was apparently upheld and I’m supposed to be disappointed! The service under NEWDAY is third rate. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Chrisbaz","full_name":"Chrisbaz","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Partnership Card
    Chrisbaz 3rd November 2025
  • 1/5

    Worst experience ever,avoid.

    Brought John lewis home insurance because I thought it was the best,but poor communication throuout the claim with me doing most of the work and... Brought John lewis home insurance because I thought it was the best,but poor communication throuout the claim with me doing most of the work and chasing people up.Not what i would expect from them,i am going to cancel through fear of the same level of care if my house burnt down. Avoid at all cost. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Cliff Rayner","full_name":"Cliff Rayner","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Home insurance
    Cliff Rayner 29th October 2025
  • 1/5

    REALLY SHOULD BE BETTER SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION

    They have just changed their bank account details, however the informing letter is written in the smallest font with no hint about how important the... They have just changed their bank account details, however the informing letter is written in the smallest font with no hint about how important the message is..no bold, no big lettering , no red ink.. pathetic way of communicating something so important...signed off by "Emma Wilson, Director (no less) of Customer Contact Centres. On page 2 she tells us the sort code to use , she omits to say payee should be NewDay Ltd, not NewDay Bank. Phoned First Direct about this and they said New Day or J Lewis have not yet provided updated info so is not on their list of credit card payees yet. Eventually worked it out and tested with a £1 payment. Really don't like the way they treat customers and how they communicate. Read more Read less

  • 1/5

    Claim Refused

    Had a leak in a roof, plaster came down. Assessor came round and said i should be covered for ceilings and carpets. Sedgewickes refused the... Had a leak in a roof, plaster came down. Assessor came round and said i should be covered for ceilings and carpets. Sedgewickes refused the claimand after numerous emails and chasing, i ended up with nothing. Avoid at all costs Read more Read less

    {"display":"simon c","full_name":"simon c","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Home insurance
    simon c 18th October 2025
  • 1/5

    Uncompetitive time to pay

    John Lewis Mastercard have a significantly shorter period between bill date and payment date. So much for never knowingly undersold. Spivy and mean minded.

  • 1/5

    Ridiculous renewal price!

    Renewal premium went from £504.20 to £1093.64! One small claim for less than £300. Cancelled immediately and found comparable cover for a fraction of the renewal cost.

    {"display":"Dave J","full_name":"Dave J","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Pet insurance
    Dave J 9th October 2025
  • 1/5

    Avoid JL car insurance, they use Carpenters Solicitors

    Don't use JL car insurance, they use Carpenters Solicitors. Your case will never be resolved even when you're not at fault. JL are aware of... Don't use JL car insurance, they use Carpenters Solicitors. Your case will never be resolved even when you're not at fault. JL are aware of the solicitors scamming customers and not dealing with claims, however they still work with them, which I think JL is also a part of the issues with Carpenters Solicitors. Cases are 3-4yrs in and still no resolution. Carpenters took on my claims as I wasn't at fault only to discover it's a set up, they purposely do not settle your claim, they leave it open and will not deal with your claim. JL are aware, and how they work they still collect money for a long period of time without resolving your claim. Read more Read less

    {"display":"S K","full_name":"S K","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car insurance
    S K 3rd October 2025

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