Debenhams Reviews 

59,358
TrustScore 3 out of 5

2.8

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Considering 36,077 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the wide selection of products, including clothes, Christmas presents, and garden items, often finding good value and quality. The website is generally easy to navigate, and the ordering process is straightforward, with some experiencing quick delivery and good communication regarding their orders. However, a significant number of people express dissatisfaction with customer service, often encountering unhelpful chatbots and long waits for human assistance. Issues with refunds are also common, with many reporting delays, incorrect amounts, or difficulties in processing returns, especially for items from marketplace sellers. Some customers also experienced problems with delivery, including delayed 'express' deliveries, wrong items being sent, or damaged packages.

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Product

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Delivery service

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Order

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Customer service

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Refund

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

You (Debenhams) keep constantly sending me 'review' emails, asking: "how did we do?" Yet I haven’t ordered/bought/received anything, etc, since LAST YEAR!!! (I've emailed your CS team earlier thi... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

It isn't clear when ordering from Debenhams that the item is actually coming from a marketplace seller warehouse rather than Debenhams themselves. I ordered on Wednesday 24th June and used the 'Expres... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Sadly I am unable to comment on my order, as after paying extra for speedy delivery!!! Debenhams decided to send my parcel via Evri!!!!! Unfortunately my parcel has still not be delivered, as these... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

1* because I can’t provide zero. Paid additional for insurance/delivery protection and 24/7 support. So far received nothing except a chatbot which has finally escalated to a person, who may take... See more


Company details

  1. #21 of 22 best companies in Department store
  2. #135 of 138 best companies in Appliance shop
  3. #572 of 602 best companies in Clothing Shop
  4. #129 of 132 best companies in Cosmetics shop
  5. #208 of 209 best companies in Decoration and Interior Design Store
  6. #286 of 289 best companies in Jewellery shop

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Welcome to Debenhams.com – your new favourite online shopping destination where you’ll find the latest fashion and accessories for women, men and kids, plus bestselling makeup, fragrances and hair products from the biggest brands in beauty, and design-led homeware to liven up your living space. Shop online at Debenhams.com. Fashion. Beauty. Home. Delivered to your door.


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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never Again!

As a first-time customer, my experience with Debenhams has been extremely disappointing.

I placed an order for a garden awning after seeing an advertised free delivery promotion and entered the promotional code during checkout. Instead, I was charged £14.99 for a Debenhams Unlimited delivery subscription, which I did not knowingly intend to purchase.

Rather than resolving the issue quickly, I have had to exchange multiple emails explaining the same situation. I have even been asked to provide screenshots of the promotional code, despite the promotion being advertised on Debenhams’ own website.

To make matters worse, while trying to resolve the disputed charge, I have received no meaningful update regarding the delivery of my order—no dispatch notification and no indication of when it will arrive.

I have asked Debenhams to cancel the subscription, refund the £14.99 charge and explain how the subscription came to be added to my order, but I am still waiting for a satisfactory resolution.

Based on my experience so far, I would have purchased the item elsewhere had the checkout process been clearer. This has not been the level of customer service I expected from a well-known retailer.

9 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

It's a shame I can't give no stars. I ordered an item of makeup and because I'm going away I paid £5.99 for next day delivery. Two days later and the courier still don't have my item, I contacted them and was told if I don't have the item by the 21st July (it's now 12th July) I can use a link to claim it back!! I'm absolutely disgusted with them. Another issue I'm battling is the scam of adding on a £2.99 delivery protection and if you don't want it you have to uncheck the box, I didn't notice so I'm now trying to get that back, I've been told no so asked for my complaint to go to a manager and was just told no again without it being sent to a manager.

12 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordering a fan for an elderly friend I…

Ordering a fan for an elderly friend I paid £4.99 for what I thought was next day delivery . I did not arrive . Then I emailed them questioning why it was not delivered on time . Their response was I paid for some security delivery . That was not how I read it . Crooks !

7 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Bought this as an extra mattress for…

Bought this as an extra mattress for our Tentbox. It's not the thickest mattress but does the job to make it more comfy when camping. It also folds in half, so it can be packed away as part of the Tentbox and stored on top of the car, rather than inside the car.

3 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery time was above expectation

Delivery time was above expectation. So far I am happy with the item, have only used the record player as yet. Compact item which is going to bring my record, cassette and CD collection back to life! Fits neatly on the shelf and has ticked all the boxes for what I was looking for. Happy enough with the sound quality.

2 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

My order arrived today by dpd opened i…

My order arrived today by dpd opened i mean fully open with my orders hanging out the bag so I asked the driver what had happened and he told me that the parcel was in a box with the rest of other parcels and when he took it out it was like that , to me it looked like it had been cut open as the edges were completely straight but I was lucky the items were still there but that was by complete luck , I have also put the same review on here for dpd as well because I don't know who's fault it is,but they both want to get their acts together as this is not good service that I had to pay for .

12 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had to return my order as the curtain…

Had to return my order as the curtain colour was not as expected and unsuitable for my colour scheme. The returns process was simple and straightforward and I was refunded promptly. I’m very satisfied with my experience with Debenhams and happy to recommend them to other online shoppers.

2 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased two dresses recently in the…

Purchased two dresses recently in the sale, lots of choices, sizing was perfect, ordering was very easy and both arrived quickly. Well packaged and crease free, excellent service will not hesitate to use again.

12 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It was a nightmare when I returned…

It was a nightmare when I returned items back. After two months, I still haven’t received my money back but the worst part was when I tried contact costumer service. It completely not work. I just thanked my credit card bank who put my money back when I proved with all evidentes.

10 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Please stop sending emails asking for…

Please stop sending emails asking for reviews. I haven’t bought anything from you this year!Any goodwill earned by the goods I purchased then has evaporated under the barrage of emails.

12 September 2025
Unprompted review

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