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Rated Terrible 1.45/5

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Review summary

People rate this company as Terrible based on 1,004 product reviews

Average score of 1.45/5
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

I have been with John Lewis I Duran e on and off for...

I have been with John Lewis I Duran e on and off for many years Thus year they simply refused to insure me and despite... I have been with John Lewis I Duran e on and off for many years Thus year they simply refused to insure me and despite raising a formal complaint all I got was a lot of waffle. I am convinced it is based on age but they deny it. I got j Durante with my bank Lloyds for less. So much fur the John Lewis reputation!!! Read more Read less

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Car Insurance
Stephen L 9th April 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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Reviews for John Lewis

Showing 11 of 1004 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

I have been with John Lewis I Duran e on and off for...

Car Insurance 9th April 2025

I have been with John Lewis I Duran e on and off for many years Thus year they simply refused to insure me and despite... I have been with John Lewis I Duran e on and off for many years Thus year they simply refused to insure me and despite raising a formal complaint all I got was a lot of waffle. I am convinced it is based on age but they deny it. I got j Durante with my bank Lloyds for less. So much fur the John Lewis reputation!!! Read more Read less

Rated Terrible 1/5
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Newday have ruined JLs integrity

Partnership Card 5th April 2025

Newday who are the administarors of John Lewis credit cards are unpersonalised, unintelligent, incompetent administarors of a once reputable company. I have been with JL... Newday who are the administarors of John Lewis credit cards are unpersonalised, unintelligent, incompetent administarors of a once reputable company. I have been with JL for decades, always paid my account in full on time, yet they would not increase my credit limit, and could not give me a reason why. The complaint phone lines are maned by people who speak with unfathomable foreign accents. John Lewis, you have gone down hill. What a shame!! The only bonus is a John Lewis voucher every so often, otherwise, I'd cancel it today. Read more Read less

Rated Terrible 1/5
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  • 1/5

    Chihuahua x never once claimed in 6 years and price...

    Chihuahua x never once claimed in 6 years and price gone up 50 per cent. I asked why - 1 year older and i live... Chihuahua x never once claimed in 6 years and price gone up 50 per cent. I asked why - 1 year older and i live in London. I went with John Lewis because of the reputation but its appalling- customer services was fobbing off. Not interested at all. Couldn’t explain is shorter life dogs were even higher premiums. Told if I went on line even with John Lewis that they wouldn’t honour it. Don’t be scammed. Just find an insurer who wants to insure your pet. John Lewis don’t. Very sad Read more Read less

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    Pet Insurance
    Liz C 1st April 2025
  • 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.

    {"display":"Bev B","full_name":"Bev B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1123548.png"}}'s avatar
    Home Insurance
    Bev B 4th March 2025
  • 5/5

    Good price for home insurance.

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

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    Home Insurance
    Amy K 27th February 2025
  • 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

    {"display":"JP","full_name":"JP","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Pet Insurance
    JP 8th November 2024

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