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Rated Terrible 1.46/5

John Lewis reviews

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Last reviewed within 7 days

Review summary

People rate this company as Terrible based on 1,001 product reviews

Average score of 1.46/5
5 star
8%
4 star
2%
3 star
2%
2 star
4%
1 star
84%
Reviews for John Lewis have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Excellent and responsive insurer.

Excellent and responsive insurer. We had a massively leakage causing 1000s of pounds worth of damage. JL ensured the work was completed promptly and to a high standard. No quibbles.

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Home Insurance
Bev B 4th March 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

Ever since NewDay took over it has been chaos.

Ever since NewDay took over it has been chaos. This happens frequently. I receive messages stating my bill was not paid on time, when it... Ever since NewDay took over it has been chaos. This happens frequently. I receive messages stating my bill was not paid on time, when it was.. All firms now have security and I do not find this problem with other providers. At the moment they have blocked my account, again. I always pay my account in full every month and have spent a lot of money with John Lewis. I do not think NewDay are the right firm to work with John Lewis. They are at the wrong end of the market. Read more Read less

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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Reviews for John Lewis

Showing 11 of 1001 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Excellent and responsive insurer.

Home Insurance 4th March 2025

Excellent and responsive insurer. We had a massively leakage causing 1000s of pounds worth of damage. JL ensured the work was completed promptly and to a high standard. No quibbles.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Good price for home insurance.

Home Insurance 27th February 2025

Good price for home insurance. Been with John Lewis for years.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Good credit card with money back

    The JL partnership card is good because it gives some money back, dependent on how much money you spend, in the form of vouchers to... The JL partnership card is good because it gives some money back, dependent on how much money you spend, in the form of vouchers to be spent in JL or Waitrose. Read more Read less

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    Partnership Card
    Mr N 27th February 2025
  • 1/5

    Ever since NewDay took over it has been chaos.

    Ever since NewDay took over it has been chaos. This happens frequently. I receive messages stating my bill was not paid on time, when it... Ever since NewDay took over it has been chaos. This happens frequently. I receive messages stating my bill was not paid on time, when it was.. All firms now have security and I do not find this problem with other providers. At the moment they have blocked my account, again. I always pay my account in full every month and have spent a lot of money with John Lewis. I do not think NewDay are the right firm to work with John Lewis. They are at the wrong end of the market. Read more Read less

  • 1/5

    John Lewis Pet Insurance - SCAM!

    John Lewis Pet Insurance - SCAM! Paying policy for over a year refused to pay out for £150 as apparently was a pre-existing condition even... John Lewis Pet Insurance - SCAM! Paying policy for over a year refused to pay out for £150 as apparently was a pre-existing condition even though it wasn't. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. Read more Read less

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    Pet Insurance
    Lauren F 3rd February 2025
  • 1/5

    Disaster of a credit card company - total fail!

    We recently tried adding our John Lewis Partnership Card to Apple Pay, only to find it blocked by NewDay, the card provider. Shockingly, this happened... We recently tried adding our John Lewis Partnership Card to Apple Pay, only to find it blocked by NewDay, the card provider. Shockingly, this happened just after purchasing the iPhone directly from John Lewis! The experience with NewDay’s so-called fraud department was appalling—by far the most incompetent we’ve ever encountered. An elderly family member was subjected to invasive and idiotic questioning by untrained staff and low-IQ managers who then arbitrarily decided to block the card. Their handling of this situation was completely devoid of logic or reason. It’s hard to believe a company with such disastrous customer service could gain FCA authorisation. By partnering with NewDay, John Lewis is risking its well-earned reputation for quality and reliability. Many loyal customers, including us, are now rethinking their relationship with John Lewis because of this poor choice of provider. Please, John Lewis, reconsider your partnership with NewDay. The previous provider was leagues better, and good customer service isn’t rocket science—it’s common sense. This fiasco proves NewDay isn’t up to the standard your customers expect and deserve. Read more Read less

  • 1/5

    The Worst CC that has ever existed

    If anyone is considering JL money/credit cards, please don’t bother. They are simply the worst you’ll ever come across. We love John Lewis and as... If anyone is considering JL money/credit cards, please don’t bother. They are simply the worst you’ll ever come across. We love John Lewis and as a matter of fact it is an insult to have this trustworthy establishment being associated with such a low service from this company that handles the credit cards. The cards are often blocked from no obvious reasons and to no fault on us. Trying to unblock it, you’ll be faced with an illogical process, low intelligence staff and most frustrating experiences. John Lewis, please do something about it, if only this could be possible without change of supplier. At the end of their contract, please consider bringing on board people who can represent you and your names adequately and provide your clients with a reliable service. So far, the only thing we are faced with is a crap service and high frustrations. They are pushing your loyal clients away and competitions do exist. JL, you have to act and very promptly. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Suzanne T","full_name":"Suzanne T","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1073244.png"}}'s avatar
    Partnership Card
    Suzanne T 20th December 2024
  • 1/5

    50 % Increase For No Reason

    Just got my renewal cover sent to me, 50% increase then there has never been a claim and my dog is still young and healthy.... Just got my renewal cover sent to me, 50% increase then there has never been a claim and my dog is still young and healthy. John Lewis are just ripping of dog owners to fill the gaps in their P&L Read more Read less

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    Pet Insurance
    JP 8th November 2024
  • 1/5

    JL/Waitrose card(s) are a waste of time.

    I’ve had this card (John Lewis / Waitrose) for some years now. I used to get a set of 5 Waitrose money-off vouchers each week... I’ve had this card (John Lewis / Waitrose) for some years now. I used to get a set of 5 Waitrose money-off vouchers each week from which I could choose a couple. I now get two specific vouchers for products I just wouldn’t buy. As for John Lewis I get no benefits at all, not even a cup of coffee. If the JL partnership wants my personal shopping data surely they should be a tad more generous? Simple solution - stopped wasting checkout time scanning my card and have now deleted the apps. Read more Read less

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    Partnership Card
    Sim C 17th October 2024
  • 1/5

    Only use if you're never going to make a claim

    Refuse to pay our claim. First they stated 'we've carried out a full review of your request and are unable to accept your claim as... Refuse to pay our claim. First they stated 'we've carried out a full review of your request and are unable to accept your claim as you were not insured with us for the previous year. When we proved to them we had been with them continually for the previous 12 months,they then came back two weeks later stating they can't pay our claim as it is linked to a previous condition. The claim I made has nothing to do with a previous condition. They have not answered any of our questions in our emails. They have no one available to discuss our case over the phone and promise callbacks that never happen. This bunch of con artists are riding on an old and formerly trust brand. The Pet insurance is underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance. so I will do my best to stay well clear of both of these rip off merchants Read more Read less

    {"display":"Ian C","full_name":"Ian C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Pet Insurance
    Ian C 1st October 2024
  • 1/5

    Lost my £1,120 payment for 3.5 weeks

    I have been driven to write this review as I am so cross and even after retrospective complaint letters (sent by recorded delivery), I have... I have been driven to write this review as I am so cross and even after retrospective complaint letters (sent by recorded delivery), I have had no response. In August I made an in-month payment of £1,120 - I had paid for an event for someone else and once they repaid me, I wanted to return the money to my account. I used the John Lewis Partnership card app to make the payment as I have on a number of times before. However on this occasion despite the money leaving my Natwest account immediately, it did not arrive in my credit card account. So began 3.5 weeks of phone calls, emails and letters, during which New Day consistently gave me the wrong information and did not do anything at all. They even asked me to check if the £1,120 had been paid back to my bank account - as if I am so rich I wouldn't have noticed!! I finally decided to elevate it to a complaint (previously I was just trying to find the money) and a week later, finally after I provided yet more information from my bank (who were excellent), the money was located in a New Day account and returned to my account. There was no apology, simply a letter thanking me for getting in touch and stating that New Day believed my complaint had been resolved. I was fuming. I wrote a latter to both New Day and John Lewis with a details account of ALL the calls and emails etc. asking for an apology and compensation. I sent both letters by recorded delivery and both were signed for. John Lewis got in touch and said they had forwarded my letter to New Day (despite the fact that theirs was simply a copy to notify them) but to this day... some 4 weeks later, I have had absolutely no further contact from New Day. I cannot make it any clearer about how completely inefficient and frustrating this company are and what a disgrace they are to John Lewis who in turn don't seem bothered. If it is any consolation to other people in the same situation, after a lot of work BY ME, my money was found so don't give up. This is the worst financial service I have ever received from any organisation. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Emma D","full_name":"Emma D","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Partnership Card
    Emma D 28th September 2024

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