ParcelBroker.co.uk Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Evaluating 162 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the helpful and efficient staff members for their quick response times, detailed replies, and constant support with complex shipping queries and custom paperwork. Many people note that the booking platform is very user-friendly, offering competitive pricing and reliable assistance for international shipments across different regions. However, some reviewers were not happy with unexpected delivery delays, missed schedules, and parcels going missing during transit. A few consumers also mentioned frustrating experiences with damaged items, extra unexpected charges, and a lack of responsiveness when trying to resolve shipping problems.

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve always been happy with the service from ParcelBroker, and this time was no different. Tegan helped resolve our issue quickly and was very helpful with our queries. When you’re dealing with urgent... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My initial experience has been very good. Customer support were a little slow over a problem with my 1st order, but once they got going, it was very quickly sorted and then followed up next day b... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been using Parcel Broker for years and have never had any issues. Since the increase in traffic from the US, it has become harder to send and receive parcels, but Parcel Broker is always willing... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed to bring a Classic Motor Bike engine from California to the UK. The Support team consisting of Tegan, Lauren and Scarlet made this a very easy task. With their knowledge and experience th... See more


Company details

  1. Courier Service
  2. Courier and Delivery Service
  3. Freight Forwarding Service
  4. Import Export Company
  5. Shipping and Mailing Service
  6. Shipping Service

About ParcelBroker.co.uk

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ABOUT US

ParcelBroker provides instant access to express parcel delivery services from the world's leading couriers.

Serving destinations both within the United Kingdom and Internationally. Simply enter your parcel dimensions and weight and our state of the art booking system will provide you with an instant online quote and booking service.

Have your parcel collected from your home or business, or drop off at your local Post Office or a Shop (service dependant).


CUSTOMER SERVICE

First class support for your delivery is always on hand with our team of dedicated operations agents. With years of exporting experience on our side, you can be sure that a helping hand will always be available to assist.

Whether assisting in completing customs paperwork, providing packaging advice or advising on courier specific requirements, you'll always be supported by our courteous and helpful team.


BOOKING PROCESS

Our booking systems can provide instant prices, book collections and provide all the paperwork you need to send your parcels anywhere in the world. Our systems are always online and ready to process your order 24/7.

Our system can cater for both import to the United Kingdom and export from the United Kingdom. Instant pricing is available for parcels, documents and pallets.


POPULAR SERVICES FROM THE UK Send a parcel to the Usa
Send a parcel to germany
Send a parcel to Canada
Send a parcel to France
Send a parcel to Australia
POPULAR SERVICES TO THE UK Parcel from USA to UK
Parcel from CHINA to UK
Parcel from SPAIN to UK
Parcel from FRANCE to UK
Parcel from IRELAND to UK
POPULAR COURIERS Send a parcel with DHL
Send a parcel with DPD
Send a parcel with FedEx
Send a parcel with Parcelforce
Send a parcel with UPS

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Needed help

Needed help, sent a message and had an answer back within 15 minutes, problem resolved.

26 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible

Terrible, charge surcharges if parcels are not packaged according to their extensive list of requirements, including card?

9 March 2026
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Reply from ParcelBroker.co.uk

Dear Rich

We’re sorry to hear that this experience has been frustrating. Additional handling surcharges can be confusing, and we appreciate you taking the time to raise your concerns.

To clarify, this particular charge was applied by the carrier (FedEx), not by ParcelBroker. Large carriers operate highly automated sorting hubs and parcels must pass through conveyor systems. Items that cannot be processed mechanically — including parcels placed inside courier bags or other soft-sided packaging — are automatically flagged by the carrier and can attract an Additional Handling surcharge.

During the booking process we highlight these carrier rules and ask customers to confirm whether their parcel is packaged in a standard cuboid cardboard box, which is the recommended packaging type. The reference in our guidance to “cardboard or paper wrapping” relates to parcels wrapped in loose card or paper rather than being inside a rigid cardboard box.

In this instance, the carrier audit identified that the parcel had been sent inside a bag, which falls within the carrier’s non-standard packaging category and triggered the surcharge.

We understand this can feel unfair, especially if similar parcels have previously travelled without issue. Unfortunately these surcharges are applied automatically by the carrier’s hub systems when detected, which means they do not occur on every shipment but can still be applied where the packaging is flagged.

Where customers can provide photographs of the packaging, we are always happy to raise a dispute with the carrier to try and obtain a credit on their behalf.

We appreciate your feedback and continue working to make the carrier requirements as clear as possible during the booking process.

Kind Regards
The ParcelBroker Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team are always very quick to…

The team are always very quick to respond and sort out any issues.
On this occasion I had been given the wrong address and had produced all the paperwork. Tegan very easily sorted it all out and with a wave of her magic wand the parcel was on its way to the right country.

3 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

TEGAN was a dream

TEGAN was a dream at helping to coordinate the delivery of my shipment to my client. Her replies were always prompt and helpful, making the whole process painless for me and my customer. I recommend ParcelBroker and use them often. Thank you TEGAN !

3 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Parcel lost via Parcelforce for it to…

Parcel lost via Parcelforce for it to turn up days later, the urgency of the item posted meant as tracking was not available due to the parcel being collected and then not scanned but left in the back of a van we had to replicate the job at very short notice and cost we have substantial cost as a result to complete the job for our customer, Parcel broker via parcelforce have simply said 'oh well it eventually arrived' therefore the item was not lost, this is despite the fact nothing was available online, nothing was known by Parcelforce when we called.

Parcel broker have no control over these items yet defend parcelforce and other couriers its pathetic and they simply palm you off with excuses and say computer says no when you state the obvious, the fact that nobody wants to take responsibility says it all, we have paid for a service, we didn't get it, we lost a substantial parcel and had to replicate it at great cost and they've just shrugged their shoulders, its a joke.

Do not use platforms like Parcelbroker, its pointless and just another layer of bullshit to contend with when things go wrong and we no longer will use them.

On another note Parcel broker are very upfront and quick to respond and with previous orders for example stated we would have to pay extra or a fine as the parcels we sent were larger than we quoted online, a quick use of a tape measure put Parcel broker back in their place and provided the evidence they needed to not try scam a few extra quid for a parcel for no reason, lost parcels and losses to you, oh well dont expect much help.

28 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from ParcelBroker.co.uk

Dear Robert

Thank you for your feedback.

We fully appreciate how critical time-sensitive consignments are, particularly when they relate to live events and booked installation teams. In this instance, we understand the pressure you were under when tracking had not yet updated and you were unable to obtain immediate confirmation of the parcel’s whereabouts.

For clarity for other readers:

- The parcel was delivered successfully the following working day.

- The by 10am service level was not met, and in line with our Terms and Conditions we offered a refund of the difference between the premium service paid for and the service received.

- Extended Transit Cover applies to physical loss or damage. As the parcel was delivered intact, this did not meet the carrier’s criteria for a loss claim.

Drop-off locations are serviced once per day. If a parcel is deposited after the driver has already completed that collection, it will move on the next scheduled visit. We recognise that when tracking does not immediately show a scan, this can cause understandable concern. We did contact Parcelforce during the investigation and raised a complaint regarding the delay.

With regard to surcharges mentioned, we operate on declared dimensions and weights provided at booking. Where a carrier applies an adjustment, we always request supporting evidence and remove any charge that cannot be substantiated. We do not apply arbitrary fees.

We are sorry that, despite the parcel being delivered, the uncertainty around its movement led you to reproduce the job. While we cannot accept liability for consequential business losses (as outlined in our contractual terms), we do recognise the disruption caused when a time-specific service is not achieved.

ParcelBroker acts as principal and provides access to multiple major carriers, handling thousands of consignments daily. When issues arise, we follow the contractual and insurance frameworks that govern courier services across the industry. That does not mean concerns are dismissed; it means they are handled within the agreed service structure.

We regret that this experience has led you to close your account and wish you well moving forward.

Kind Regards
The ParcelBroker Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were notified quickly by email to…

We were notified quickly by email to say that even though the portal had accepted our FedEx booking FedEx had said that the time for collection in our area had been exceeded, Scarlet emailed us to inform us of this and had arranged a collection for the next day to prevent any further delays in collection.

24 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

We have used ParcelBroker multiple times for international shipments. Very simple to use and extremely prompt responses from customer services, particularly Lauren, for any questions we have had. I would definitely recommend them.

19 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A business built on excuses, not accountability

ParcelBroker is the perfect example of a company that talks a big game but collapses the moment you actually need them to deliver. My collection on 26 January never happened, no driver showed up, and they didn’t bother to communicate anything. They admitted the failure and promised a refund on 27 January, with a clear “up to 14 days” timeframe.

That deadline has long passed — still no refund.

This is a business built on excuses, not accountability. They’re fast when it comes to taking your money, but painfully slow when it comes to returning it, even when the fault is entirely theirs. Every interaction feels like they’re hoping you’ll just give up and stop chasing what you’re owed.

Support is unresponsive, responsibility is always deflected, and deadlines mean nothing to them. If you want reliability, transparency, or even basic professionalism, look elsewhere. ParcelBroker has shown me exactly what they are: a middleman that disappears the moment something goes wrong.

Avoid.

Edit: Refund received 19th February but had to be prompted via email.

26 January 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from ParcelBroker.co.uk

Hi Imran,

Thank you for your detailed feedback.

To clarify, as a booking agent we submit collection requests directly into the carrier’s system but we do not control driver routing or operational decisions on the day. Collections are requested rather than guaranteed, and unfortunately this failure sat with the carrier.

That said, we accept responsibility for the overall experience. Once you informed us of the failed collection (outside operating hours), we responded the next morning and offered the earliest rebooking available. When you chose not to proceed, a full refund was authorised.

The delay in refund processing was our fault. We were behind on refund processing at the time and it should not have required prompting.

While the collection issue itself was outside our control, we remain accountable for how matters are handled. On this occasion, the experience did not meet the standard we aim to provide, and we regret the disruption caused.

Kind Regards
The ParcelBroker Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing but praise...

My company has been using Parcelbroker for a few years now, and they have never let us down—great rates, an excellent selection of carriers, and a consistently positive attitude from their staff. Even on the odd occasion when things don't go quite to plan, the Parcelbroker team is always on hand to help—highly recommended!

16 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lauren

No matter what issue I have with collections , be it not collected or item not delivered, I always get a quick response. I have nearly always dealt with Lauren , who has been of great help to me.

12 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

This was our first time using ParcelBroker and Tegan provided excellent advice and was prompt in her replies. This made the process really smooth and gives us confidence to use ParcelBroker going forward.

5 February 2026
Unprompted review

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