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Debenhams Reviews Summary

Debenhams has a rating of 1.5 stars from 66 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Debenhams most frequently mention and customer service. Debenhams ranks 338th among General Apparel sites.

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Worst shopping experience. I returned several items and was only partially refunded, even after contacting customer service and providing all the details. I paid for items I didn't keep and even covered the return postage myself.
Debenhams has been completely unhelpful in resolving this, and it's starting to feel like they're just stealing customers' money. If you value your time and money, do not shop here. Check every refund carefully — or better yet, avoid altogether.

Date of experience: August 25, 2025
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Made the huge mistake of shopping twice in quick succession at this online store. The first time was 12 April for 2 pairs of shoes and I paid for 2 day delivery. Tracking stopped on 13 April and when queried with Debenhams on 19th April they would not give me a refund saying I had to wait until the courier had finished their investigation. Despite repeated requests for a refund and bring promised one they will not do this until 12 May.
The other order was for 3 dresses, which I received after 7 days and returned them all as they were poor quality. Despite confirmation on 22 April that they had received them I am still waiting for a refund. They owe me over £200! In the T&Cs they say it can take up to 28 days for a refund. Up to 21 days for the return and then 7 days for the refund but the email confirming the receipt of the good tells you it will take 14 days! This is ridiculous and other retailers such as NEXT, Amazon, M&S and John Lewis all manage to refund in 5days or less. They are just holding onto your cash. Do not buy from this company. The customer service is terrible.

Date of experience: April 22, 2025
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Bought 2 products (unfortunately made in China). Entitled to refund but refused despite being inside terms and conditions. Do not purchase from Debenhams because it is now a site for cheap products that are likely unsuitable and you will not be able to obtain your money back otherwise by with a credit card.

Date of experience: April 20, 2025
Jersey
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DO NOT SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS NO MATTER WHAT!
April 2, 2025

DO NOT SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS NO MATTER WHAT!
They will cancel your order a day after you made it, never ship it just cancel, then make you wait more than 4 weeks for the refund AND charge you money for that refund!
ABSOLUTELY OUTRAGEOUS and the worst customer service EVER! DO NOT BUY FROM Debenhams. Com UNLESS YOU WANT YOUR MONEY STOLEN!

Date of experience: April 1, 2025
GB
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Prada? Perfume awful
February 27, 2025

I bought Prada perfume from Debenhams web site. It cost £100 on sale and has hardly any scent. I have previously purchased this perfume and it was fabulous. Have since found out Debenhams now owned by Boohoo. Rubbish avoid this site like the plague.

Date of experience: January 3, 2025
GB
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I am incredibly disappointed with my recent experience with Debenhams. I placed an order (Order Number: DUX*******) on 29th December for a perfume, which was supposed to arrive within 5-7 working days. The delivery was significantly delayed, and the parcel was ultimately lost with no updates or communication from the company.

If I hadn't reached out to Debenhams myself, it seems they would have kept my money and never addressed the issue. Their lack of initiative to contact me about the lost order is unacceptable.

While I eventually received a refund, there was no apology of the inconvenience caused, or proper compensation. The perfume was meant to be a gift for an important occasion, and due to their poor service, I was left without it.
This experience has been incredibly frustrating. The lack of transparency, poor communication, and complete failure to take responsibility demonstrate that Debenhams does not prioritize its customers. I would strongly advise others to think twice before shopping here, as there are far better retailers who provide reliable service and actually value their customers.

Date of experience: January 27, 2025
GB
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Expired skincare product
January 15, 2025

I'm very disappointed with my recent experience at Debenhams. I purchased retinol oil, PSA Midnight Courage, but they sent me one that was over a year out of date. This is completely unacceptable, as expired skincare products can cause irritation or other issues. It shows a lack of care and quality control. I would not recommend shopping with them based on this experience.

Date of experience: January 13, 2025
GB
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Scammers
November 24, 2024

This is not Debenhams as we know them
It is a company called BALLYHOO and they are cowboys No goods turn up. No refund No telephone number to speak to anyone and the chat message is a joke as they reply with the same automotive message You cannot get any help
They've got your money and now no chance of returning it Do not trust this company

Date of experience: November 24, 2024
GB
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I think the TrustPilot reviews speak for themselves. Waiting for my delivery for over four weeks - they refuse to comply with my consumer rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to re-deliver or cancel, and telling me to wait a further three weeks...! They do not respond to emails or messages. It feels like you are being scammed out of your money.

Date of experience: November 22, 2024
GB
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Very disappointed with their service and had to chase them for my refund. The customer care team is very bad.

Date of experience: May 8, 2024
GB
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Daylight robbery
March 25, 2024

Do not buy from Debenhams. I've only 1 part of a 2 part item delivered. No help from Debenhams with regard to completing my order or a refund. Completely uncontactable. They have £180 of my money and I have half an order. I'm contacting the Ombudsman to resolve.

Date of experience: March 25, 2024
GB
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Despite sending photographic evidence, they will not send a return label for a faulty duvet. It has a black flaw in the fabric (on a white/pink duvet). They keep saying their supplier is asking for more photos. It's just stalling tactics. Surely my contract is with Debenhams, not their supplier. I could have sent it back initially but decided to do the right thing and point out the flaw to avoid other customers receiving it. I will never buy from this company again!

Date of experience: January 7, 2024
GB
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Two different items which were faulty needed to be returned. It's taken a lot of our time and effort to get the money back out of Debenhams. Both items they have deducted a handling fee for some reason and they are arguing this. Will never use these clowns again, they are not what they were.

Date of experience: December 21, 2023
GB
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Lost delivery no refund
December 12, 2023

Ordered on 24 November to arrive in 2 working days it is now the 12th of December still no order even though evri said they have list parcel! Debenhams say I have to wait until 16th December for unlikely delivery then I can have a refund it is xmas I need the money returned to buy something else but no I have to wait even though Evri said they have LOST it.

Date of experience: December 12, 2023
GB
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Broken mirror
November 15, 2023

Mirror came smashed, 2 weeks later still waiting to find out about replacement/credit(my daughters)I feel bad as Debenhams used to have great service

Date of experience: November 15, 2023
GB
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Debenhams Order
November 2, 2023

Sadly, Debenhams is Debenhams by name alone as a company itself, does not exist anymore they were bought out by Boohoo, they are the company to complain about.

That a side, I have made an order with them and paid for next day, DEBENHAMS UNLIMITED membership (Unlimited Next Day Delivery Need it quick? Get it delivered to your door tomorrow* and it's for free as part of your membership) delivery service they provide £9.33. The next day on receiving an email replying to my orders whereabouts (expecting my order tomorrow 03/11/23) I was told it would not be with me until the 10/11/23 I can not wait that long for my items as I need them on the day I paid for deliver on.

I then sent an email asking to cancel my order (that has not been processed yet)

Debenhams reply,

Checking at our system, I can see that you have place an order on the 1st of November UK Super Saver Delivery that takes 7 business days. Please be advised that your expected delivery will be on the 10th of November.

Please be advised that as soon as you place your order, were on it as we know you need it fast! However, this means I am unable to make any changes to the order nor cancel it as its already being processed at the warehouse (literally within seconds!). The minute our warehouse receives the order we get to work putting it all together, picking and packing your order so it's ready to be sent off on its way to you.

If that is true it kind of contradicts what they have said and are selling a false product (DEBENHAMS UNLIMITED membership (Unlimited Next Day Delivery Need it quick? Get it delivered to your door tomorrow* and it's for free as part of your membership) delivery service they provide £9.33.

I understand things happen and life is far from perfect but when the try so hard to misdirect you and create problems rather than solutions to issues caused by them self's I dose not bode well for them.

Date of experience: November 2, 2023
GB
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Debenhams have no phone number to call. I have tried to communicate with them regarding a very dangerous situation in which a broken mirror was delivered, causing broken shards of glass all over my floor, that I have cleaned up but now cannot move / remove, whilst having young children and animals in the house. All I received was an email saying they would return to me in three days. I tried communicating twice more, and begged them to phone me to deal with the matter immediately, and have no received further communcation. Absolutely unacceptable and hugely negligible - if my child knocks the box whilst walking around the house, he could be severely hurt. I am absolutely livid about their response.

Date of experience: November 2, 2023
GB
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Item not delivered as stated on delivery notice. No way of contacting Debenhams. No phone no and emails returned as not delivered. Tried Facebook and nothing going through.

Date of experience: September 27, 2023
GB
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Absolutely dreadful "customer service"
March 19, 2023

Debenhams Review based on an order January 2023

I find it sad that a household name such as Debenhams has now degenerated into just an online presence, and would have hoped they'd have learnt their lesson from going into Administration in 2021. However, a recent purchase from their online store proved not only an unnecessarily stressful and painful experience, but one proves without any shadow of doubt that Debenhams have zero scruples or acceptable level of customer service.

The experience started with the purchase of a rugby shirt. This was eventually delivered by Evri – who despite clear signage left our gate open, thus letter our dogs escape. Dogs rounded up, and no harm done – about the only positive to be taken.
Shirt was too small, and therefore tried to return the top. However, Debenhams make the return process as difficult as possible. Despite countless communications with Debenhams through their Facebook Page (Messenger), they put as many obstacles in the path of a return as possible. Dead links, expired links, promises to reply to queries - but don't. And for all that, they charge for returns.
Eventually my patience worn thin. I posted a 1 star review to Trustpilot – note, 60% of 7703 reviews of Debenhams on Trustpilot are 1 star (and with common theme!). Debenhams "Group Escalations Team" replied with link to a Returns Label, which I used, and was told a refund could take up to 15 days. We've passed the 15 day deadline, and without and shred of surprise, there's been no refund. A follow up email to their "Group Escalations Team" is met with the usual level of customer dis-service requesting further information of the return – remember, they supplied the Returns Label!

This is by far the worst online shopping experiences I've endured, and will certainly be the last.

Debenhams - once a household name, now an utter disgrace.

Date of experience: March 19, 2023
GB
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I bought an item on-line from Debenham. When received it was not the thing i thought. I Followed the return procedure. I didn't receive my payment. After 45 days i contacted the customer services First they asked me the proof of Returned item so i sent them. Now after 15 email they are refusing for more and more proof.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023