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Marshmallow reviews

marshmallow
Rated Poor 1.64/5

Marshmallow reviews

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  • FCA approved and regulated
    FCA approved and regulated
  • On-line application and approval process
    On-line application and approval process
  • Manage your account or policy via an app or website
    Manage your account or policy via an app or website
  • Fully digital service with no in-person branches
    Fully digital service with no in-person branches

Review summary

People rate this company as Poor based on 303 product reviews

Average score of 1.64/5
5 star
18%
4 star
2%
3 star
1%
2 star
1%
1 star
78%
Reviews for Marshmallow have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Thaigo was an amazing customer service agent.

Thaigo was an amazing customer service agent. He understands my issues very quickly and helped me. His explanation was really good.

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Car Insurance
Reem Abbass 14th February 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE.

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE. reported them to the Finance Ombudsman. Made a claim that i NEVER asked to be recorded as such and now they are ignoring me. STAY AWAY

About Marshmallow

Marshmallow is a car insurance company based in the UK.

The founders started Marshmallow when they found out how unfair insurance prices are for people who move to the UK. The team developed their own technology and pricing models to cater to people new to the UK. Licences from all countries are covered and there are discounts based on all your driving experience - in any country.

Marshmallow provide insurance for cars and vans.

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Reviews for Marshmallow

Showing 11 of 303 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE.

Car Insurance 5th March 2025

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE. reported them to the Finance Ombudsman. Made a claim that i NEVER asked to be recorded as such and now they are ignoring me. STAY AWAY

Rated Terrible 1/5
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The worst customer service I have ever received.

Car Insurance 5th March 2025

The worst customer service I have ever received. I have never received an email from them and they decided to cancel my policy without leaving... The worst customer service I have ever received. I have never received an email from them and they decided to cancel my policy without leaving me any time to respond to anything. Their reason to do this was that I did not respond to their email, that I have NEVER received, and now they are trying to make me pay £1200 within 7 days for NO REASON AT ALL. When I address my concerns they said they cant do anything because its same day reinstallation only, even though I have been emailing them, calling them, and chatting to them from the first minute but they did not bother answering until the could say they cant do anything anymore. Do not come near this company if you do not want to be scammed, THEY ONLY WANT TO TAKE YOUR MONEY without providing any service. You can't speak to them on the phone because they based online only and they do not respond to you online either. Pay and then you can F... OF. I will take this all the way to court if that is the only way... Read more Read less

Rated Terrible 1/5
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  • 1/5

    Scam! Avoid at any costs. Lost £19'000 with them!

    They are perfect when I want to insure my car, but not so good when I have a claim. Furthermore, for my car accident they've... They are perfect when I want to insure my car, but not so good when I have a claim. Furthermore, for my car accident they've instructed me to contact Winn Solicitors who gave me a hire car and spend 4 weeks repairing my car, and then asked me to pay £19'000 for their services suggesting I've breached the contract by providing false information about the accident. What's the purpose of the car insurance then if I pay the bills in full? I feel I was scammed! When I try to contact Marshmallow over the phone or the app there's no response! Read more Read less

    {"display":"Roman A","full_name":"Roman A","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car Insurance
    Roman A 1st March 2025
  • 1/5

    Terrible experience, not good at all

    Terrible experience. I have paid deposit and I need to validate ID..Impossible to speak with anyone..Robot only gives you options that you Don't need..ZCannot validate... Terrible experience. I have paid deposit and I need to validate ID..Impossible to speak with anyone..Robot only gives you options that you Don't need..ZCannot validate my ID!!.Terrible customer service! Very disappointing. They abuse of your ti.e. I lost a whole day with them . Not good at all Read more Read less

    {"display":"giorgio l","full_name":"giorgio l","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1108198.png"}}'s avatar
    Car Insurance
    giorgio l 21st February 2025
  • 1/5

    The live chat service dosent work

    The live chat service dosent work properly, and when you do get through to someone they cant answer your question and inform you that the... The live chat service dosent work properly, and when you do get through to someone they cant answer your question and inform you that the relevant department will be in touch in 48 hours. AVOID THIS COMPANY Read more Read less

    {"display":"charlie q","full_name":"charlie q","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car Insurance
    charlie q 20th February 2025
  • 1/5

    Avoid Marshmallow Insurance

    I had an absolutely dreadful experience with Marshmallow Insurance. After my car was damaged in an accident, I filed a claim expecting a straightforward process.... I had an absolutely dreadful experience with Marshmallow Insurance. After my car was damaged in an accident, I filed a claim expecting a straightforward process. Despite providing all the necessary documentation and evidence, my claim was denied without a valid reason. It felt like they were actively looking for any excuse to avoid paying out. To make matters worse, communication was a nightmare. I tried reaching out multiple times via phone and email, but my attempts were mostly ignored. When I finally got through to someone, they were unhelpful and dismissive. It was clear that resolving my issue was not a priority for them. One specific incident that stands out is when I was promised a call back from a claims manager within 48 hours. That call never came, and when I followed up, I was told that there was no record of my previous conversation. This level of incompetence and lack of accountability is unacceptable. Marshmallow Insurance seems to specialize in finding reasons to deny claims, even when they are clearly at fault. If you want to avoid losing your hard-earned money and dealing with a company that doesn't care about its customers, look elsewhere. Read more Read less

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    Car Insurance
    SV 18th February 2025
  • 5/5

    Thaigo was an amazing customer service agent.

    Thaigo was an amazing customer service agent. He understands my issues very quickly and helped me. His explanation was really good.

    {"display":"Reem Abbass","full_name":"Reem Abbass","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1106216.png"}}'s avatar
    Car Insurance
    Reem Abbass 14th February 2025
  • 1/5

    Never use Marshmallow

    I was more or less forced to use them when moving from Somerset to Buckinghamshire. The entire experience was fraught & expensive. They have no... I was more or less forced to use them when moving from Somerset to Buckinghamshire. The entire experience was fraught & expensive. They have no proper staff & their app is irritating in the extreme. It was an interim insurance, & I would have been penalised had I changed insurer within the first year. As it was I paid monthly at double what I was paying in Somerset. I moved to Cumbria in July 2024 & my year is up at the end of February. I have renewed at 64% less with a sensible solid insurer but extracting yourself from Marshmallow is a nightmare. They use the old scam of repeat debit card premium collections, notoriously difficult to cancel. Everything is slick marketing & a concerted effort to wear your down. Quite the worst car insurer I have ever dealt with- luckily I never had to claim (& never have claimed on car insurance in 50 years of driving) since the complaints about their claims procedures are legion. AVOID THIS AWFUL COMPANY. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Malcolm H","full_name":"Malcolm H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car Insurance
    Malcolm H 13th February 2025
  • 1/5

    Shocking company, when you need help for no fault of...

    Shocking company, when you need help for no fault of your own and they just don’t care this insurance company is not for me

    {"display":"Louise","full_name":"Louise","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car Insurance
    Louise 12th February 2025
  • 1/5

    FROM THESE SCAMMERSago**STAY AWAY FROM THESE SCAMM

    FROM THESE SCAMMERS ago **STAY AWAY FROM THESE SCAMMERS** **STAY AWAY FROM THESE SCAMMERS** Bought my insurance with them in December, they asked for the... FROM THESE SCAMMERS ago **STAY AWAY FROM THESE SCAMMERS** **STAY AWAY FROM THESE SCAMMERS** Bought my insurance with them in December, they asked for the NCD from abroad which I provided them, their so called "underwriters" who are more like scammers told me it's a fake NCB and I will be notified to the other insurance Read more Read less

    {"display":"Mohamed ","full_name":"Mohamed ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car Insurance
    Mohamed 26th January 2025
  • 1/5

    WARNING: DO NOT PURCHASE INSURANCE FROM MARSHMALLOW

    I’ve been with Marshmallow Insurance for over 3 years, never made a claim, and always kept my MOT up to date. However, after I was... I’ve been with Marshmallow Insurance for over 3 years, never made a claim, and always kept my MOT up to date. However, after I was involved in a car accident, they completely failed me. After reporting the accident, it took them 15 days to provide me with an engineer’s report, and when I asked for the full report to understand what happened, they refused to give it to me. Instead, they just told me the issue was my tyres. Once my policy was cancelled, they provided no support whatsoever. I had no idea where my car was, and they only gave me unreachable contact details for a third-party engineer. I had to spend hours calling different garages and scrap metal companies just to figure out what to do. Marshmallow left me alone, stressed, and completely unsupported in a time when I needed help most. On top of that, they refused to refund the unused portion of my premium and charged me cancellation fees. All of this while they failed to provide me with the guidance I needed to resolve the situation. If you’re thinking about going with Marshmallow for your insurance, DON’T. They may seem like a good deal at first, but when things go wrong, you’ll be left high and dry with no help. This is by far the worst customer service I’ve ever experienced. Stay far away from them, and do yourself a favor by choosing a company that actually cares about its customers. #MarshmallowInsurance #CustomerServiceFail #InsuranceNightmare #AvoidMarshmallow Read more Read less

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