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Rated Excellent 4.54/5

Vanguard reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 106 product reviews

Average score of 4.54/5
5 star
70%
4 star
25%
3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Reviews for Vanguard have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

4/5

Easy to use

Very easy to use. UFPLS payment was relatively straight forward (I know it's never straight forward). Fund charges continue to fall - thanks. Minimum annual charge is disappointing

{"display":"Kevin R","full_name":"Kevin R","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
Pension
Kevin R 20th April 2026

Latest negative rating

2/5

Such a shame - abandoned small investors starting out

I was very excited to continue my investing journey with Vanguard having switched from a previous provider. However recent difficulties trying to add funds and... I was very excited to continue my investing journey with Vanguard having switched from a previous provider. However recent difficulties trying to add funds and their new fee structure have put me off. Adding cash manually became a chore for some reason. My browser (various) and app began to hang on a waiting page after following the instructions to no avail. Support responded swiftly but non of their suggestions made a difference. Several attempts and their new fee structure have given me good reason to move on to another platform. I did like the simplicity of a fund only platform, no temptation to mess about with stocks. Read more Read less

{"display":"EFJD","full_name":"EFJD","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
Investments
EFJD 28th March 2025

About Vanguard

Vanguard is an investment management company headquartered in Pennsylvania. Jack Bogle founded the company to be owned by its investors. So instead of paying dividends to external shareholders, they redirect profits to their own investors in the form of lower fees.

Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment management companies with a presence in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Vanguard opened their UK office in 2009.

Vanguard offers pensions and investments products.

Vanguard at a glance

Reviews for Vanguard

Showing 11 of 106 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Easy to use

Pension 20th April 2026

Very easy to use. UFPLS payment was relatively straight forward (I know it's never straight forward). Fund charges continue to fall - thanks. Minimum annual charge is disappointing

Rated Good 4/5
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Low fees , simple app, easy to invest with good prod...

Investments 18th April 2026

Low fees , simple app, easy to invest with good products to choose from

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Excellent products, easy to understand and great val...

    Excellent products, easy to understand and great value for money.

    {"display":"Esther T ","full_name":"Esther T ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Pension
    Esther T 16th April 2026
  • 4/5

    I invested with vanguard in the S&P 500 and found it...

    I invested with vanguard in the S&P 500 and found it easy to do

    {"display":"Paul C","full_name":"Paul C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Investments
    Paul C 10th April 2026
  • 5/5

    It’s easy to use and user friendly.

    It’s easy to use and user friendly. Got just the right information

    {"display":"Schum G","full_name":"Schum G","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Investments
    Schum G 22nd January 2026
  • 4/5

    Simple to use, but costs have increased

    Simple to use, but costs have increased, reducing the score they could have achieved.

    {"display":"MDH","full_name":"MDH","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Investments
    MDH 15th June 2025
  • 5/5

    They were very helpful about money transfer from my...

    They were very helpful about money transfer from my bank account

    {"display":"Schum G","full_name":"Schum G","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Investments
    Schum G 12th June 2025
  • 2/5

    Such a shame - abandoned small investors starting out

    I was very excited to continue my investing journey with Vanguard having switched from a previous provider. However recent difficulties trying to add funds and... I was very excited to continue my investing journey with Vanguard having switched from a previous provider. However recent difficulties trying to add funds and their new fee structure have put me off. Adding cash manually became a chore for some reason. My browser (various) and app began to hang on a waiting page after following the instructions to no avail. Support responded swiftly but non of their suggestions made a difference. Several attempts and their new fee structure have given me good reason to move on to another platform. I did like the simplicity of a fund only platform, no temptation to mess about with stocks. Read more Read less

    {"display":"EFJD","full_name":"EFJD","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Investments
    EFJD 28th March 2025
  • 5/5

    Very user friendly - good simple products.

    Very user friendly - good simple products.

    {"display":"Esther T ","full_name":"Esther T ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Pension
    Esther T 18th March 2025
  • 4/5

    recent price increases

    put prices up recently now they are not competative

    {"display":"Alyn Carrahar","full_name":"Alyn Carrahar","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Investments
    Alyn Carrahar 27th February 2025
  • 5/5

    I have good experience with this comapny

    I have good experience with this comapny

    {"display":"claudia vulea","full_name":"claudia vulea","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1110544.png"}}'s avatar
    Investments
    claudia vulea 26th February 2025

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