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Rated Excellent 4.78/5

Vanquis reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days
  • Manage your account or policy via an app or website
    Manage your account or policy via an app or website
  • FCA approved and regulated
    FCA approved and regulated
  • Fully digital service with no in-person branches
    Fully digital service with no in-person branches
  • On-line application and approval process
    On-line application and approval process

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 21,788 product reviews

Average score of 4.78/5
5 star
85%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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Reviews for Vanquis have trended positively over the past 90 days

Vanquis credit cards are loved for their easy application, helpful app, and solid credit-building support. The customer service is often praised for being friendly, understanding, and quick to help. However, many find the interest rates sky-high and frustrating, with credit limit increases slow or rarely granted. Some also struggle with inconsistent or poor customer service experiences.

Positive themes

  • Vanquis credit card is easy to apply for and the app is simple and user-friendly.
  • Vanquis helps build credit scores and offers good support for credit improvement.
  • Customer service at Vanquis is friendly, helpful and quick to resolve issues.

Negative themes

  • Interest rates on Vanquis cards are very high and make repayments tough.
  • Credit limit increases are slow or often denied despite good payment history.
  • Customer service can be unhelpful or rude with poor communication at times.
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About Vanquis

Vanquis is a bank that operates in the UK.

The business that eventually became Vanquis was founded in Bradford in 1880 by Joshua Kelley Waddilove. Vanquis see themselves as different to other high street banks as they lend to a wider range of customers.

Vanquis also has a free app called Snoop. It can help you track changes to your credit score, take control of your spending and cut your bills.

Vanquis at a glance

Contact details

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0330 099 3000
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Reviews for Vanquis

Showing 11 of 21788 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Easy to use app

Credit card 17th April 2026

The Vanquis app is easy to use and you can set up reminders for payments, direct debits etc.

Rated Good 4/5
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Credit card 16th April 2026

Vanquis are an excellent company, they are very helpful when I'm using my credit card, they let me know how I'm doing via the app... Vanquis are an excellent company, they are very helpful when I'm using my credit card, they let me know how I'm doing via the app on my phone. They make sure I know my limit and how much I've spent. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 4/5

    Good customer service and I like the App.

    Good customer service and I like the App.

    {"display":"Simon M","full_name":"Simon M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Credit card
    Simon M 16th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Been with them 7 years and have a good credit limit...

    Been with them 7 years and have a good credit limit that easy to manage

    {"display":"jefferey ","full_name":"jefferey ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Credit card
    jefferey 16th April 2026
  • 2/5

    Good for improving your rating but poor service

    I always pay off my credit on time and reliably. At points, I have had to depend on my card to get through certain periods.... I always pay off my credit on time and reliably. At points, I have had to depend on my card to get through certain periods. The issue I have had with vanquis were the frequent blocks to my card. It did not only happen once, leading to long painstaking calls to customer service to verify myself. The thing is, my activity was never suspicious which led me to the belief that some profiling was at hand. My record in all senses of the word is clean, so sometimes I felt that the blocks were unnecessary. Given that I needed the credit for day to day use, it was frustrating. Also, the Vanquis app (until recently) was quite poor, that has since changed. Read more Read less

  • 5/5

    Let you try

    I got loads trust when applied for increasing limit

    {"display":"Milena L","full_name":"Milena L","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Credit card
    Milena L 11th April 2026
  • 5/5

    responsive support favourable terms

    responsive support favourable terms

    {"display":"Gerald S","full_name":"Gerald S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Credit card
    Gerald S 24th March 2026
  • 1/5

    Avoid avoid avoid at all costs

    Had a refund from an outside company paid back onto my Vanquis credit card. Despite 5 ( yes FIVE) phone calls requesting this be paid... Had a refund from an outside company paid back onto my Vanquis credit card. Despite 5 ( yes FIVE) phone calls requesting this be paid into another bank current account I’m still waiting 19 days later and have opened an official complaint.Theur South African call centre do not know the meaning of customer service. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! Read more Read less

    {"display":"Andrew J","full_name":"Andrew J","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Credit card
    Andrew J 22nd February 2026
  • 1/5

    This bank is a scammer!

    This bank is a scammer! Never to be trusted I am writing to express my serious dissatisfaction with the way Vanquis has handled my credit... This bank is a scammer! Never to be trusted I am writing to express my serious dissatisfaction with the way Vanquis has handled my credit card account, a suspected fraudulent transaction, and my formal complaint. My credit card has not been used since August 2025, when I paid the balance in full. After that, my card was blocked and I requested a replacement card twice, between September 2025 and November 2025. No replacement card ever arrived. Despite this, a £7 Transport for London (TfL) charge dated December 2025 appeared on my statement. I did not make this transaction. The card has not been used since August. I contacted Vanquis by phone on 28/01/2026 to challenge this charge as fraudulent. I was told clearly that I would receive a call back within 3 working days. Today is 10/02/2026. No one has called me. This was not the first time I was given false assurances. I have since called again and have once more been given excuses instead of solutions. Your customer service team does not understand or know how to deal with fraud. I have even been told that it is my responsibility to contact TfL to recover the money, which is completely unacceptable. I have not used this card since August 2025, and any unauthorised charge should be handled by Vanquis, not pushed onto the customer. I have contacted their complaints by email, and no responses. This bank/credit card provider is a scammer. To make matters worse: - I have emailed the complaints department - I have received no response What is the point of having a complaints department if emails are ignored and promises are not kept? Vanquis has: - Failed to send a replacement card after multiple requests - Failed to properly secure my account - Failed to handle a suspected fraudulent transaction - Failed to call back as promised - Failed to respond to written complaints This is by far the worst customer service experience I have had with a financial company. I have completely lost trust in Vanquis and would never recommend them to anyone. I will contact be contacting Financial Ombudsman Service, as I have written many complaints about this bank and they did not sort out any of my problems and they lie and they let other people use your card. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Welicia Novais","full_name":"Welicia Novais","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1349260.png"}}'s avatar
    Credit card
    Welicia Novais 10th February 2026
  • 1/5

    Mixed Experience with Vanquis Credit Card!

    I have had a Vanquis credit card for some time, and my experience has been a mix of positives and challenges. The card helped me... I have had a Vanquis credit card for some time, and my experience has been a mix of positives and challenges. The card helped me build my credit score when used responsibly. The application process was straightforward, and I was approved relatively quickly. I had an issue in the past where my account was blocked unexpectedly. I was asked to provide bank statements from another account I hold due to a money transfer, which caused delays and frustration. The customer communication during that period could have been clearer or more supportive. While the Vanquis credit card can be useful for building or improving your credit, my experience with account blocking and documentation requests was stressful and took effort to resolve. I would advise others to be prepared to provide supporting documents and to stay on top of communications with customer service. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Monique","full_name":"Monique","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Credit card
    Monique 24th January 2026
  • 4/5

    Overall very good service and fairly easy to sign.

    Overall very good service and fairly easy to sign. Handled my ISA transfer really well. The rate can do with being more competitive.

    {"display":"Dan Pkr","full_name":"Dan Pkr","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Vanquis Savings
    Dan Pkr 23rd January 2026

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