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Overview

Belk has a rating of 2.45 stars from 333 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Belk most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and return shipping problems. Belk ranks 36th among General Apparel sites.

  • Service
    82
  • Value
    75
  • Shipping
    60
  • Returns
    57
  • Quality
    71
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 16%
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  • I am very disappointed in the customer service I received today at Belk.
  • Their credit card service is horrendous; and their delivery times are horrible.
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Top Positive Review

“I can not wait to be back”

Piter S.
3/13/24

I had a wonderful experience at Belk, the staff was very patient with me and made sure I got everything I wanted and made sure I was very satisfied, I can't wait to be back and shop more.

Top Critical Review

“DO NOT SHOP AT BELK”

Dee P.
12/20/23

Ordered a 3 carat total weight diamond bridal set (UC *******126564) Order cost $2702.95. On 11/22/23, FedEx called us and said they were delivering an empty package to our home. Belk had shipped this ring in a white padded bag as opposed to a box. The bag had gotten stuck in a piece of machinery, we still have the bag, and FedEx claims the contents was lost between Memphis and Pittsburgh. All of this was explained to Belk, but they still refuse to issue a refund or provide a replacement shipment of the ring. Every Belk representative says the dollar amount is above their authority and that it would have to go to "corporate" for a decision. I have called Belk every day since 11/23/23. This is horrific customer service. The only mistake we made was purchasing this ring from Belk. Belk's issue is with FedEx not with us as the customer but is punishing us as it appears they don't want to provide a replacement or refund. Per FedEx - Belk has even filed not one, but two claims with FedEx, and still refuses to provide a re-shipment of the ring or a refund to us.

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Thumbnail of user deidrarparrcsbo
1 review
2 helpful votes
December 20th, 2023

Ordered a 3 carat total weight diamond bridal set (UC **************) Order cost $2702.95. On 11/22/23, FedEx called us and said they were delivering an empty package to our home. Belk had shipped this ring in a white padded bag as opposed to a box. The bag had gotten stuck in a piece of machinery, we still have the bag, and FedEx claims the contents was lost between Memphis and Pittsburgh. All of this was explained to Belk, but they still refuse to issue a refund or provide a replacement shipment of the ring. Every Belk representative says the dollar amount is above their authority and that it would have to go to "corporate" for a decision. I have called Belk every day since 11/23/23. This is horrific customer service. The only mistake we made was purchasing this ring from Belk. Belk's issue is with FedEx not with us as the customer but is punishing us as it appears they don't want to provide a replacement or refund. Per FedEx - Belk has even filed not one, but two claims with FedEx, and still refuses to provide a re-shipment of the ring or a refund to us.

Tip for consumers:
Belk is a horrible company to deal with - terrible customer service - they set their customer services reps and supervisors up for failure daily. Customers cannot speak with anyone above a "supervisor" even when the supervisor recognizes that what is happening with an order is REALLY wrong.

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Never got the product - it was lost in transport by FedEx.

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Thumbnail of user rouse.kay
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 29th, 2023

Poor customer service. Poor selection of eye shadow and lip stick
No longer can get a makeover to see if you like the makeup products.
Hardly any petite clothes. Even the petite and short sizes are too long.
Most dresses and pants are made for Amazon women who are 6 feet tall.
Clothes way over priced.
Handicap Parks have been moved farther away to make room for curb pick up shopping.

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Thumbnail of user kimberlyq687
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 23rd, 2023

I received a marketing promotion in the mail from them stating that if I used my elite Mastercard anywhere during the month of December that I would get 5 points per dollar. So I used it to pay off my cruise. Now they are saying I had to use it in the store. BS. I'm done with Belk. I would have used one of my other cards to pay off the cruise that had a better per motion had I know Belk was full of S"@$

Tip for consumers:
I will not use my belk rewards card ever again. I will stick to one the gives rewards regardless where you shop !

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Rewards program is BS

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Thumbnail of user kdg3
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
November 26th, 2023

I tried for 4 days to place a large order. When I tried to push "place order", it would say "address not recognized". This is 2023 folks. People move around all the time. I spoke to a really wicked (in a bad way) "customer service rep' she wanted me to go back into my cart, click on the item, write it down...and call her to see if the item was available. On their site it indicated many items were in stock. I told her it would take 2 hours to find the info! Why can't SHE go into Google? Why not? I bet they did not have half the stuff advertised on site. This company needs to just shut it's doors.

Tip for consumers:
The entire online shopping experience, the woman Jean at the Spanish Fort Store, and on and on. Online it indicated certain items were available. However when I gave them the UPC Codes to look up, the item was "No longer Available'. Belk, go ahead and shut down your order online system. It is antiquated. Or just close your doors.

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None. Was told to go into the physical store.

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Thumbnail of user ccm38
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 30th, 2024

I have shopped at the Belk store in Alabama, but since I moved I have made three online purchases. The shipping is slow and the packaging is dismal. I purchased two Frye purses, one pair of earrings, and a Free People cardigan. The two purses were great but the package took a very long time to deliver and it was torn by the time I received it. The purses were fine. The earrings, they were LeVians and did not come with any paper or information, it was just thrown in a levian box. The delivery took forever too, and the small box was pretty flimsy. The last piece was a pretty cardigan that was pricey. They sent the wrong size and it was just thrown inside a plastic bag, no tissue, or outer cover, nothing. I sent the cardigan back and on the 11th, it was received. It is now the 30th and I haven't received a credit. I am following up on the return and they are giving me the run around and not answering my call. I called customer service and the persons name was Stephen who ended up just transferring me after I told him about the return. I tried calling again, but its been several minutes. No tone or response indicating a timeframe for waiting. I am just super disssapointed with this company and its lack of service. I won't be ordering from them again. Shop elsewhere, there are far better places than Belk, with just as good of discounts and product. Don't waste your time.

Tip for consumers:
Terrible customer service and customer experience.

Products used:
Two Frye purses and one LeVian earring

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Thumbnail of user joaniedeal66
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 4th, 2023

Everyone knows that credit scores go up and down. With that being said. Belk will randomly pull your credit and if you have something negative " even if it's wrong and you won your dispute ' They will cancel your credit card. Without notifying you! Then when you go to the store at Christmas time and try to use your card they tell you it's been canceled! I've never had anyone do this before! Randomly pull credit and someone else has mistakenly put something on your credit report and cancel my card!BELK WILL CANCEL YOUR ACCOUNT WITHOUT NOTICE!

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Thumbnail of user fa89
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 5th, 2024

Don't purchase from them. First off if you need to return your purchase YOU will have to pay for the shipping which mine was almost $10 AND PRINT THE LABEL AND GO TO FED EX where they made me package everything myself even handed me the roll of tape like I work there! Secondly, I received an email stating they received my item and my refund will be issues in 7 days. 7 days passed no refund issued. Called customer service where I was told "now that you have called I am going to approve your refund and will have to wait 1-3 days." Basically have to wait 10 days in total (may not have even gotten my refund if I did not call or pay attention to my bank account) on top of my $10 return I paid, AMAZON COVERS THAT, go with them. AMAZON also issues your refund AS SOON AS THEY RECEIVE THE ITEM and will PACKAGE for you! SHOP WITH AMAZON. I will never purchase with belk ever again and I will spread the word.

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Thumbnail of user kathiam6
1 review
4 helpful votes
June 9th, 2023

I worked for Belk in Cape Coral, I was the best employee, on September 22 we were hit by Hurricane IAN, my house in PKWY was totally lost, we spent 12 days without water and electricity, Belk opened on October 9,2022. My critical conditions prevented me from returning to the work immediately the current boss Pamela Perreira said that I had family problems when she saw the photos of my house.

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Thumbnail of user janetw1644
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 6th, 2023

I've done business with belk since I was old enough to do business with belk. Ordered a rug for for my kitchen. $21 and some change. Got something that might fit barbies house but I don't think she'd want it with the crappy quality. Oh and belk days they can't return my money because it's a marketplace vendor? An obvious scammer?

Thumbnail of user dianabravo393
1 review
4 helpful votes
July 19th, 2023

The value of the clothing is not even worth it your money second if you open a credit card via where is on their synchrony bank they're very tough they won't give up even if you have father and charges in your account. They lied to you the store when you step into return items those people they don't even know what the hell they're doing. They're so dumb stupid they should be fired and I can't believe it. They decide to charge me for something I didn't purchase after I spent $700 on them never will use the store. I hope they close down go out of business.

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Thumbnail of user kellim212
1 review
8 helpful votes
June 11th, 2022

If I could rate Belk with negative stars I would. I received a package with sewage in the glass decanters. And the box was marked It Doesn't Work. But they shipped it to me anyway. I am beyond disgusted. I received them as shown in the pictures attached. I literally threw up. I can't believe any company would ship this out to a customer. I am on hold for customer service now. I am in shock.

Thumbnail of user krrburdick
1 review
8 helpful votes
April 6th, 2023
Verified purchase

Item still has not arrived. I have not been able to reach any customer service representative by phone to discuss. Via email I asked for refund and was told I need to wait longer. Very unhappy. Will never recommend or use again.

Thumbnail of user merrit7
1 review
4 helpful votes
October 3rd, 2022

I found an Alfred Dunner "stained glass" woman's top for $58.50 + "free standard shipping on all orders." The price dropped after checking a box for 30% off ($40.95 after coupon was applied). During checkout, the price-checker app, Honey tested out some other coupons which brought the price of the blouse to $38.02. Estimated Tax was $4.36. But as soon as I hit the checkout button, the price would jump to $62.86! I almost hit the "pay now" button before noticing. I tried a few times and each time it wanted to increase my payment to $62.86. I'm done - no sale.

Thumbnail of user michf8
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 21st, 2023

After 42 years, I closed my Belk account!
Poor inventory
Prices are too high
Quality sucks
Lack of diversity—they EXCLUDE white men!

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no product
just overall view

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Thumbnail of user tinas1306
1 review
5 helpful votes
March 13th, 2023

Lets start a major class action law suit on their asses. THIEVES. And they want more to submit this review? Anyone know how to start suing them? I have proof of purchase but don't know how to show you here

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Nothing. They are scammers that said my package arrived. NOTHING came

Thumbnail of user lindaf2264
1 review
4 helpful votes
September 27th, 2022
Verified purchase

I ordered a dress, the zipper was broken, sent it back to Chattanoga, TN and they said they have no record. Very disappointed! Cut up that credit card.

Thumbnail of user michaeleasterling42
1 review
2 helpful votes
August 31st, 2023

Managers are unprofessional at the Bel Air Mall. Unfair treatment by store manager and HR. Retaliation for doing your job properly and descrimination because you are black. Store manager is a liar. And does'nt care about her managers. Everything is for show. ASM stares up drama and backstab his peers and employee. Bel Air Mall Belk is overall bad energy..

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Bad place and Bad people

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I wouldnt shop there.

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Thumbnail of user maribelizr
1 review
19 helpful votes
May 6th, 2020

I ordered shoes from this store and they came with a security tag attached to them. I shipped them back and got them for a second time with the security tag attached to the shoes again. This is not okay at all! I tried calling customer service and they have me waiting for more than an hr. I'm so disappointed. I want a refund ASAP especially with COVID-19 and Mother's Day coming I can't afford to get robbed. Plus not to mention this shoes were to use when I got back to work. Shame on you.

Thumbnail of user cherylp740
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
February 28th, 2022

Bought this cookware set from Belk. First time I used the skillet on medium heat the inside and bottom burned up. The second time I used the pot the inside started peeling and got all over the food, which I threw out. The small pot I had to throw out because the same thing happened, the inside lining peeled and flaked and I had to throw it away. So disappointed that Belk would sell a product of such poor quality.

Tip for consumers:
They should back their products and let you return them without the box they came in. Who saves the box for everything you purchase? It’s like knowing you’ll have to return it.

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I used all in the package and they’re all in the garbage.

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Thumbnail of user angelar1707
1 review
3 helpful votes
May 11th, 2022
Verified purchase

The Straps of the Handbag is Tearing! I just bought it in February! Tried to Return the Micheal Kors Handbag and the Manager had a Nasty Attitude and Very Prejudice! I paid my money on something that I can not wear! THIS IS A DISGRACE! 179.00 gone to Waste!

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The products are Fake Leather that tears easily!

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Purse by Micheal Kors

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Thumbnail of user rickib8
1 review
26 helpful votes
October 24th, 2020

I can hardly even walk into a Belk anymore. What's happened to these stores is Literally heartbreaking. There's no pride in how the stores look. There are "this register closed" signs everywhere, very few employees seen anywhere. Once a proud, family-friendly chain... so many amazing memories... is now just a shell of itself. Such a shame. Guess that's what buyouts and greed do to old time values and heritage

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Thumbnail of user mercedest51
1 review
3 helpful votes
April 29th, 2023

I am very sorry I picked Belk for store to go for my BD shopping day
Associate Andrea from Ladies Shoe Department was the most Rude, Bulgar, Intimidated person. Yelling at me from the Register to go and get the shoes I wanted to try, speaking and laughing with another associate making me feel bullied.
All clients looked at me and I was so embarrassed and confused / scared and i bought only 1 par of Sandals thanks to Shanna who took over, apologize for her behavior and help, I was alone and she made feel horrible until my husband arrived and took me out of there
I could not find a Manager to complaint a that moment

Belk, she should not work with Customers unless she learn how to treat All Customers from All RACES the same,

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Thumbnail of user elainej206
1 review
2 helpful votes
August 13th, 2022
Verified purchase

Pictures say a thousand words. Belk refuses to honor purchases over $11,000 during 3x cash back. And will not respond to Rakuten's attempts for answers!

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? It was jewelry

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Thumbnail of user juliew1027
1 review
3 helpful votes
January 28th, 2022

I ordered 4 items, day by day one was out of stock so left me with 1 item. I would have had free shipping but was charged now. Contacted them and they said they would wave the shipping. Still waiting on that for my credit card 6 days. The flannel shirt I received is about see thru. Very poor quality and waiting for any shipment takes way too long. Never again!

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Thumbnail of user noaht169
1 review
2 helpful votes
February 7th, 2023

Went to belks to buy pants for a wedding. They were running a discount. Turns out I got a credit card I didn't know I was applying for, they sent me to collections, and ruined my credit over a pair of pants and I never received the card so I kept reporting the calls from synchrony bank as fradulent. Will never be walking into a belks ever again. Entire thing felt manipulative and backhanded.

Tip for consumers:
Don't go to belks and if you do, don't listen to their attendants about promotions. Just by your stuff and leave. I don't know if they are making commission on it but they were very dishonest.

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Pants were fine, its their credit card program that is scammy.

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