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John Lewis: Partnership Card reviews

Name: Partnership Card
Rating: 1.32 (888 reviews)

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1.32

Based on 888 reviews, last reviewed 9th Mar 2026

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Latest highest rating:

4

The JLP card offers cashback based upon spending and... The JLP card offers cashback based upon spending and it is possible to generate £100+ cashback per year. Managing the account is straightforward via t... Read more Reviewed on: 22nd January 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

The fraud alert system is not fit for purpose. The fraud alert system blocks the card and does not allow easy confirmation of transaction to clear. This means that the card can be blocked for days.... Read more Reviewed on: 9th March 2026

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John Lewis Partnership Card reviews (888)

New provder awful

Seems loyal customers have to apply for a new card under the new provider. Trying the online application for the last few hours. Got through to the registration stage. "System currently unavailable, please try again". Called the application number. "We are sorry, all our associates are busy". John Lewis made a terrible mistake with this. Reviewed on: 17th October 2022

Poor service. Unable to download statement or speak to anyone.

I have spent hours trying to download my monthly statement. I like to check my transactions each month. I am seriously thinking about this card. Impossible to contact anyone at Newday. What a shambles in what used to be a good service. Reviewed on: 17th October 2022

John Lewis loosing loyal customers including me

I have had a John Lewis card for about 25 years and have had my application for the New day refused. I am blaming John Lewis as they decided to abandon their card and make everybody reapply. If they found that their bonus system was too generous then be honest and say so, don't put us through this huge inconvenience. They have now lost my custom along with many others, don't want to see them go under, but they need to rethink this whole business before it is too late. Reviewed on: 17th October 2022

Card holder for 42 years - but no longer

I have had a John Lewis card since 1981. I have been a loyal customer recommeding the store for quality and customer service The new card falls far short of the Partnership Card - and the Customer card before that. The website has been down - my details have not been recognised - i had to re set a passcode 3 times and each time i was locked Such a shame that a company like John Lewis can let is reputation for quality and customer service fall Has the new CEO not realised the store is successful becuase of customer loyalty ? Short term cost cutting measures will destroy the reputation built up over decades- Sadly the store may follow the route of Army and Navy and the banks .... A short term view Reviewed on: 16th October 2022

Loyal no longer

Having been a JLP card holder for over 20 years, I applied for the new card but as with many others was rejected, therefore I shall withdraw my loyalty like they have to me. Reviewed on: 15th October 2022

Sex discrimination

My husband recently applied for a new JL credit card, was asked for his income, and received a card. I have just applied for a card and had to give my own income but was astonished and disgusted to be asked for his income as well as my own (It was not a factor of income size, as putting in a large income as a test did not change things). I also have friends who have retired, are wealthy, but not yet drawing a pension. As they have no 'official' income they are rejected for a card despite being loyal customers who have always paid the bill every month. Reviewed on: 14th October 2022

REJECTED FOR NEW DAY CARD FOR NO REASON

I have just tried to apply for a new partnership card with John Lewis as the old one expires at the end of the month. I have an excellent credit history ( all cards paid off in full every month) and been a cardholder for more than 20 years. My application was rejected for no reason whatsoever. Having looked at other reviews of this card I feel I may have had a lucky escape although I regret allowing John Lewis to share my personal details with what appears to be a somewhat cavalier organisation. Reviewed on: 12th October 2022

Longstanding loyal customer rejected for new Credit Card

I applied on line today for a new John Lewis credit card and was rejected. Phoned the helpline and was told to check experian credit reference agency. I have no debt and always pay off the cc balance every month. After many years this is unfortunately the end of my relationship with John Lewis Partnership. Having read some of the other comments it sounds as if One Day is totally inefficient so perhaps it is a lucky escape. Reviewed on: 12th October 2022

New Day cheating customers

I have now had the New Day card since September 1st. ( It is now Oct 12th). I have so far spent £1423.00 on the card but in their statement to me they have calculated me to only have 526 points. I should have 1120 . I have complained but they have not responded. They are cheating customers out of the points. In addition, they say that for the first three months it is triple points but now they say that ' this won't be calculated until the end of the three months'. Why did John Lewis choose New Day !! Absolutely disgraceful. Reviewed on: 12th October 2022

Another Very Disgruntled Customer

I also will not be using my John Lewis card again. I have been a card holder for very many years and use it constantly for both large and small purchases and pay the balance in full by Direct Debit every month. My new credit limit is less than half of the previous one, like others I assume John Lewis are not interested in people like me who do not have outstanding credit balances to charge the interest rates. Reviewed on: 12th October 2022

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