Post Office  Reviews 3,734

TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Review summary

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Considering 669 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed dissatisfaction with the delivery service, noting that parcels often did not arrive or were significantly delayed, and some even reported damaged or missing contents. The general service quality and customer support were also frequently criticized, with people encountering unhelpful staff, long queues, and difficulties reaching anyone by phone. Some people were dissatisfied with the staff, finding their interactions unhelpful or not meeting expectations, particularly regarding issues with parcels or general inquiries. However, some customers also noted positive experiences with staff members who were described as helpful, polite, and efficient, making their visits pleasant.

What people talk about most

Staff

Customers had ambiguous experiences with staff. Many reviewers praised helpful, polite, and efficient staff... See more

Delivery service

Customers consistently express dissatisfaction with delivery services. Many report issues such as missing... See more

Service

Users describe negative interactions with service, citing unhelpful staff and a lack of apology for poor... See more

Location

Consumers find location to be ambiguous, with some mentioning specific branches like the one in Darlington as... See more

Customer service

Reviewers express widespread dissatisfaction with customer service, citing issues such as long queues,... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

First I was told off for turning up at 12:25 to send my parcel when the post office counter closed at 12:30. When I was given the options of how my International parcel could be sent it was with a ve... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Attempted delivery of letter on Friday 8th May. Card left saying it would be re delivered on Monday 11th May. Took day off work, no letter. Went to Sorting Office on Thursday 14th May to pick it up. T... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cannot believe how bad this insurance company is we have two complaints logged but everytime we try to explain the call handlers hang up (its happened 3 times) I will wait for the outcome from the... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Place has turned into a dump recently. Hardly any staff or staff counting paperclips, coming down with "up selling opportunities…" boxes and boxes sweets, chocolate, popcorn, vapes, rubbish toys, chea... See more


Company details

  1. Post Office
  2. Courier and Delivery Service
  3. Currency Exchange Service
  4. Non-Bank Financial Service
  5. Travel Insurance Company

Written by the company

Across the UK, you can find us in thousands of corner shops, newsagents and even pubs and bakeries. We make life easier for millions of people by providing over 170 products and services as diverse and important as: Mails and parcels: Sending letters or returning parcels is as important ever for countless customers and businesses, particularly with the rapid rise of online shopping. Cash and banking: Through our Banking Framework agreement, customers of major banks and building societies can use Post Office to withdraw cash, deposit cash and cheques, and obtain balances – making us an essential alternative to high street banks. Bill Payments: We provide bill payment services across all Post Office branches and Payzone outlets – covering everything from utilities through to transport and ticketing. Travel Money: We offer a variety of Travel Money from travel insurance and travel money to our customers, both online and in person. Customers can obtain foreign currency in over 30 popular types. Government services, including accessing Universal Credit: We have a long history of successfully serving as a key touch-point between the public and Government for a range of services, from accessing social benefits to renewing passports.


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely disgusting service from…

Absolutely disgusting service from Royal Mail. I have made two complaints furthermore escalated it. I’ve had no feed from Royal Mail. I’ve had no mail for going on 4 weeks! Now trying to get through to the depot to collect.

1 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Parcel not received

Parcel not received. Apparently it was delivered to my safe space. I do not have a safe space. Last time a delivery was left at my front door. This is the third time this has happened. Worse than EVRI.

26 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Postman needed stolen pink candles

So this time the postman needed stolen pink candles. What do you think he needs them for? He didn't even bother to come to the address, he didn't leave a note, nothing. Since I have CCTV 24 hours a day, no one came, it's all a lie. I will contact the head office.And maybe even the business owner.And to make matters worse, the day after that the post office sent me a message saying I had to pay an extra 1.5 pounds to get my pack of candles. Great, we're not all that stupid, just trying to scam customers and get ripped off. So enjoy. And I'll tell that 9-year-old girl that her postman stole her birthday cake candles.

25 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Post office meadow field ashington

Post office meadow field ashington. Ignorant staff. Was there at 09 10. Bloke behind counter just stood there and stared. Never said a word.I had to ask to send a parcel. He just said I'm not ready yet. Ignorant staff. Time for opening it 09:00

25 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

24/04/2026 Romford Post Office,The…

24/04/2026 Romford Post Office,The Liberty.Soon after opening time I was attended by a tall, possibly Asian man.
The office was quite busy and I did not expect to have a digital Passport on demand.
However I was dealt with efficiently and in a friendly manner, and was gone in no time.Excellent service.

24 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hilton, Derbyshire Post Office Counter

The lady who works in my local post office in Hilton, Derbyshire is amazing. There does not seem to be anything she does not know - always helpful and she happily shares her knowledge. No matter how big the queue she is never fazed and does a great job.
I note that people are quick to complain because they have had to wait 5 minutes or their letter was not delivered immediately but the counter staff can only do their own work - they are not the CEOs of the company so give them some support and don't just rush to give a bad review, when the work is good, give a positive review.

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor experience at this Post Office

Poor experience at this Post Office. Long waiting times, lack of communication, and staff who appeared uninterested in helping. It felt disorganised and frustrating from start to finish. I expected a much better standard of service.

24 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cannot believe how bad this insurance…

Cannot believe how bad this insurance company is we have two complaints logged but everytime we try to explain the call handlers hang up (its happened 3 times)

I will wait for the outcome from the post office and then post the entire saga on here so you can see how bad it really is, you have been warned

19 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shockingly poor

Shockingly poor. "We couldn't access your address". They've been doing gas works. There are a few traffic cones but it's otherwise completely accessible, if they had only bothered to try. So now, it's my problem to do their job. Why even bother? just shut up shop and give it all to Fedex or something. Useless.

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amy at the selby branch was very…helpful

Amy at the selby branch was very helpful when trying to get a v5 for car and tax. My card wouldn't work, she was so patient , helpful and friendly even though there was a queue building, I was feeling very anxious. She made me feel so much better about the situation. All was sorted. Thankyou Amy

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

234 Micham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3JL

Hi,

I would like to leave a feedback about Post Office branch in Croydon (234 Micham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3JL).

When I go to send a letter or a parcel, - they always push you to pay highest price, unless you tell them that you want Second class.

Today I went to this branch to send ordinary letter by recorded mail. I said: cheapest option, signed for recorded mail please. Woman told me £9. + for a special delivery. I said, that I dont need special delivery and repeatedly asked for cheapest option of 2nd class signed for.

Woman quickly printed 1st class (after me asking twice for 2nd class) signed for stamp with label and attached to my letter. Then I said that cheapest must be Second class Signed for and requested to change it to 2nd Class Signed for. Then woman started lying to me that 'Signed for' does not count as recorded mail. She reluctantly pealed of wrong labels from my envelope and eventually printed and put on correct ones I asked few times before.

Be aware that in this branchbthey always ask and offering most expensive price.

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What a rip off

What a rip off. I asked for the cheapest postage for a parcel that would be signed for. They told me that the cheapest option was parcel force and charged me £25.85. I then found out that they could have offered me another option for approximately £7.50. When I contacted customer service, they told me that the counter staff chose the option they thought was best but not the cheapest. Reported them to trading standards now

25 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Drop & Go service at STAMFORD POST OFFICE

Signed up to the Drop & Go service at Stamford Post Office to allow for the speedy posting of multiple items in one go. Adeel guided me through signing up for the service & explained how it worked. He provided me with drop & Go Bags & has been extremely helpful in dealing with a volume of parcels at any one go. The staff at the post office process the parcels quickly & all the tracking details for each individual parcel are quickly uploaded to our personal business account. I would highly recommend both Adeel and this service at Stamford Post Office.

9 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible customer service phone system

Horrible customer service phone system, no one to get in touch with on by phone to answer your question. All fully automated which isn’t what you need always. Post office should have some people answering the phone like many other companies who provide those services.
I was twice online for 15 minutes no success to get the support I wanted to answer my question

22 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an excellent experience at the…

I had an excellent experience at the Attercliffe Post Office, Sheffield S9 Area. all thanks to Ashock and his team. The service was outstanding from start to finish. Ashock was professional, friendly, and extremely helpful, making the whole process smooth and stress-free.
His team also deserves recognition for their efficiency and positive attitude. It’s rare to find such dedicated customer service these days, and they truly go above and beyond to assist customers.
Highly recommended – a well-deserved 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

17 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ignorant counter staff

I don't use any post office branches I live in Irvine Scotland and all of the branches are run by very ignorant foreigners
I always check when buying online to see who they use as a carrier if it's royal mail I don't purchase
Just my experience I'm sure other people have had delightful experience

20 April 2026
Unprompted review

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