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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Considering 1,311 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Many customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, kindness, and professional demeanor, often highlighting their patience and clear explanations, especially when dealing with complex or sensitive matters. The customer service is frequently described as exceptional, with people appreciating the personalized approach and the effort made to go above and beyond expectations. Consumers often note the efficiency and ease of their overall experience, with many finding the service excellent and straightforward. However, some customers also noted issues with the user experience, particularly concerning online systems that did not work or difficulties in registering and accessing accounts. A few other people also felt that contacting the company could be challenging, citing long wait times, dropped calls, and a lack of direct transfers between departments, leading to frustration.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I made an enquiry about the status of the shares that have been left to me in a well the agent Gokul was very helpful in giving me the information after going through the security questions. He gave m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke at length today with the delightful Goaul. He was incredibly helpful, kind, calm and patient explaining a lot of information brilliantly and clearly, answering all my questions patiently. HUGE... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was at a loss as to how to introduce an account and to list my assets. I am just so grateful to: Tushar Gupta Customer Experience Representative UK Shareholder Services Equiniti Group, becaus... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Following the recent sad passing of my dear mum, I had to call EQ's bereavement team as part of winding up her estate. I hate doing such things at the best of times, but I really want to thank their r... See more

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  1. Non-Bank Financial Service

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Equiniti manages share registers and employee share plans whilst supporting governance and investor relations objectives. We handle multi-billion-pound corporate actions with absolute precision and support new companies making their debut as a listed business. Our unrivalled expertise means we act as share registrar for 48% of the FTSE100 and our average client relationship spans 14 years. Today we hold 9.2m shareholder records and pay around £34bn in dividends each year We look after 1.1m share plan participants. We process over 3m transactions annually across our platforms.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sushrut hi was very patient and…

Sushrut hi was very patient and listened to my inexperienced questions. The outcome and manner of our conversation was better than I expected. Thank you.

June 11, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We're so glad to hear our team provided such a positive and helpful experience. Your kind words are truly appreciated!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service

Terrible service. I have been trying to deal with my late mother's one shareholding managed by Equiniti, having previously notified them of her death. They sent me a letter asking me to provide bank details for a small outstanding dividend payment. The letter suggested I register for an account on line to update bank account details but the online form did not work...so I called the number in the letter they sent me asking me to contact them...sat in a queue for 20 minutes ...twice...got told to call in again to the bereavement team (not able to transfer me) because they couldn't do something as simple as update bank details despite their letter telling me to call that number...sat in another queue for the bereavement team for 20 minuts with terrible music and insincere recorded apologies for the delay. Finally resolved the query after an hour. They should sort their online system and/or hire more people in their call centre. Rubbish company grown complacent with slack UK government contracts. To make it worse the rubbish AI call handler can't even say 'Equiniti' properly. Really??!!

June 10, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We are truly sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced while trying to manage your late mother's shareholding. We acknowledge the frustration caused by the online system and the extended wait times you endured. Your feedback is invaluable as we work to improve our services during such sensitive times. I have requested for more information from you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The employee I was talking to was very…helpful

The employee I was talking to was very useful and extremely helpful.
He went above and beyond to help me.

Many thanks for your help.

June 9, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We're so glad to hear our team member was very useful and extremely helpful. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Eventually after being given 5 phone…

Eventually after being given 5 phone numbers and numerous offers of logging on which did not work I managed to talk to someone who dealt with the problem efficiently. Well done to the operative.

June 9, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We are glad that an operative was able to resolve the issue efficiently for you. Your feedback helps us improve.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

How some agents can make life so pleasant.

Considering how difficult my query was, Kishore handled it with confidence inspiring proficiency. He was most patient with me considering how ignorant I am when it comes to all this. He gently walked me through the whole procedure I needed to follow.

June 9, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We're happy to hear our team member handled your complex query with proficiency and patience. We appreciate you sharing how helpful they were in guiding you through the process.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service Above and Beyond My Expectations

Following the recent sad passing of my dear mum, I had to call EQ's bereavement team as part of winding up her estate. I hate doing such things at the best of times, but I really want to thank their representative Gokul for going above and beyond in helping me through the process. Not only was he kind, compassionate and understanding, but he provided me with all the information I need to complete this last task for mum without drama. Thank you. You are a credit to EQ.

June 9, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We are truly sorry for your loss and appreciate you sharing your experience during such a difficult time. We are glad our team was able to provide compassionate support and helpful information. Thank you for your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received a call from the helpline

I received a call from the helpline, after my original phone call had dropped. The lady serving me was very patient and polite, she explained what had happened earlier and helped me with the issue error code 1.
It was a pleasant experience and she was very patient and precise although I was in a rush, and I made mistakes on my email info I gave her initially.

June 9, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We're so happy to hear our team member provided such patient and precise assistance, especially when you were in a rush. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bureaucratic and unhelpful

Trying to sort out my late mother's shares and Equiniti are making the process really difficult and overly bureaucratic. On hold for 40 minutes to customer services waiting for them to answer a generic query regarding what evidence is needed for confirmation of identity if based overseas to be told I must call a different number for bereavement. On hold again for over 40 minutes and they did not even answer. Plus they sent back all the share certificates which were sent Special Delivery by ordinary post (risky) instead of waiting until the identity issue is resolved. Been almost 2 months now trying to sort this and still hasn't been. Avoid.

June 8, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Equiniti

We appreciate you sharing your experience during this difficult time. We are truly sorry for the frustration caused by the process and the delays you've encountered. We are reviewing our procedures to improve support for sensitive situations like yours.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been trying for nearly 2 years…

I have been trying for nearly 2 years now to sort some shares which were held by my deceased Mother. Having overcome them loosing the form of Probate Itwice I now seem to take 2 steps forward and one step backwards. The bereavement service seems to be one size fits all and assumes a level of share dealing experience. It can take 45 mins to get a phone call answered and then the member of staff is both difficult to understand and sends out the wrong forms again!! Back to square one it’s so frustrating!!

June 8, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We truly appreciate you sharing your experience. We understand how frustrating this process has been, especially during such a difficult time. We are reviewing our bereavement service and training to prevent similar issues.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star help

I have to say the person dealing with me was excellent, very patient and could not fault his assistance. Have to raise though the long phone selection section was a pain.

June 5, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We're glad to hear our team member provided excellent assistance. We appreciate your feedback regarding the phone selection process. We are always looking for ways to improve.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bit difficult to get to speak to…

Bit difficult to get to speak to someone . But when I did was very straight forward and helpful.

June 5, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We appreciate your feedback and are glad our team was helpful once you connected. We are always working to improve accessibility.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have had to submit proof of ID and…

I have had to submit proof of ID and Selfie of myself
4 times so far with no success.
What is supposed to take 4 hours has taken 2 weeks

Equiniti have responded quickly to point out my ID was out of date. So I must shoulder some of the blame for the delay.

May 28, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Equiniti

We understand your frustration with the ID verification process. I have sent a request for further information from you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Old fashion good customer service…

The 2 staff I dealt with were just excellent , nothing was too much for them and they explained every step of the process

June 4, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We're glad our team was excellent, explaining every step of the process. We appreciate your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spoke to Nasir about unlocking my…

Spoke to Nasir about unlocking my account. Everything progressed smoothly….. and my account is now back to normal. Many thanks.

June 4, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We're so glad to hear your account issue was resolved smoothly and is back to normal. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bereavement Service

Anthony Prakash made the completion if forms required to sell my late parent’s shares simple, and saved me, and them if I got it wrong(!), a great deal of time.

June 4, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We're so glad we could simplify this process for you during a difficult time. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional staff

The two members of staff I talked to were extremely professional, friendly and helpful through what were potentially difficult discussions regarding by deceased wife’s shareholding.

June 4, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We are truly grateful for your kind words during such a difficult time. We are glad our team provided professional and helpful support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kishore the representative that delt…

Kishore the representative who delt with me was efficient,knowledgeable and patient. He navigated me through the log on process with sucsess.

June 3, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We're happy to hear our representative was efficient, knowledgeable, and patient, successfully guiding you through the login process. We appreciate your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A helpful Anthony

Anthony was both very helpful and knowledgeable and was able to deal with my enquiry very efficiently

June 3, 2026
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Reply from Equiniti

We're happy to hear our team member was helpful and knowledgeable, efficiently handling your inquiry. We appreciate your feedback.

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