H&T Pawnbrokers Reviews 

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Evaluating 440 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being polite, friendly, helpful, and professional, making interactions pleasant and reassuring. Many highlight the excellent customer service, noting that employees are knowledgeable and go the extra mile to ensure a smooth and stress-free process. People appreciate the clear explanations and fair prices offered, especially when selling items. However, some customers noted issues with staff attitude, describing dismissive or aggressive interactions. Others found repair services overpriced, were dissatisfied with low offers for items, or experienced poor online service.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very good service from the staff in the Swindon branch, who are always polite, friendly, helpful and professional. I've also had dealings with the centralised customer services centre, and the servi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently visited H&T Pawnbrokers in Blackburn to sell some jewellery I no longer wanted, and I had a fantastic experience. Sharon, who assisted me at the counter, was incredibly helpful, frien... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is for the Deptford high street branch. I LOVE this shop and i LOVE sam Jade and Kaisher (hope i spelt it right) they are all always so kind and friendly and always treat me with kindness and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a ring online and a couple of days later, I realised that I would not be in, when delivery was attempted. I phoned the online team and spoke to a man, who looked at my order and said he wo... See more

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  1. Money & Insurance

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H&T began serving communities around London in 1897. Since then, we have expanded to become one of the most established and leading alternative finance providers in the UK. We offer a broad range of products to our customers that include pawnbroking, foreign exchange, gold buying, cheque cashing, and retail. Since 2006, H&T has accelerated its development by adding new products and services, expanding the store network and developing a complete online service. Our continued investment in the business and the communities we serve has resulted in us growing to become one of the leading providers in the UK with over 280 stores nationwide. In August 2025, H&T Group was acquired by FirstCash Holdings Inc. FirstCash is a leading international operator of pawn stores and provider of technology-driven point-of-sale payment solutions, focused on serving cash and credit-constrained consumers. The Acquisition represents FirstCash's entry into the UK pawnbroking market. We believe everyone should be given choices in how to deal with their financial needs. We endeavour to provide the best service and the broadest choice of financial solutions for the widest group of people


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ORDERED SOME CURRENT WHICH I WAS…

I ORDERED SOME CURRENT WHICH I WAS PROMISED FOR TODAY, RECEIVED NO PHONE CALL, TRAVELLED TO PICK IT UP WHEN I GOT THERE IT THEY HADN'T GOT IT.
I RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION, AWFUL SERVICE, I ALWAYS GET MY CURRENCY FROM YOU, BUT I WILL NOT BE RETURNING.
STAFF WASNT EVEN BOTHERED.

July 16, 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and making us aware of your experience. We have sent you a request for more information so we can investigate the matter urgently.

Yours sincerely,
H&T Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with my purchase

Big thank you to H & T been looking for a plain band wedding ring for quite a while spotted what I was looking for and purchased simply - delivered promptly and was actually polished immaculately - so pleased will definitely use in future

July 14, 2026
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Good afternoon,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We can’t wait to see you again in our store.

Many thanks,
H&T Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought a watch from H&T and now it turns out it was stolen and they don't seem to care......

I bought a watch from H&T and now it turns out it had been stolen!
I've had the watch for 9 years and when I came to trade it in with a different company last week as part of their buying process they checked on the Watch Register and it had been logged as stolen in August 2016 by the insurance company that paid out on it.

I bought it from H&T over a year later in Dec 2017. So why did H&T buy in an obviously stolen watch and then re-sell it?

So the watch is now confiscated and despite both me and the original reporting insurance company contacting H&T to resolve the issue all we are getting is no help and no urgency and radio-silence from Customer Services. As a result I'm without my watch and out at the moment a considerable sum of money. So obviously I'm not at all happy.

Prospective buyers - please learn from my experience, and be warned although H&T profess to be a member of safer selling schemes and trade bodies that say their members carry out suitable checking into the provenance of goods being bought - seems like they weren't done on this watch, as when I purchased the watch I asked and was assured by the salesperson it had been checked, it now looks like I was lied to.

July 13, 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and making us aware of your experience. We have sent you a request for more information so we can investigate the matter urgently.

Yours sincerely,
H&T Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Euros ordered online and collected the same day @ Grimsby

I placed an order for euros on website today which was very straight forward and was given a collection time of pm today.

I received the best euro rate in the local area by going on line and completing the areas required on the drop down sections.

On visiting the branch at Grimsby I spoke with the branch manager who dealt with me in a polite, professional manner being discreet with my order and questions put to me as other persons were in the branch at the time.

I received my euros and paperwork in a swift timely manner.

I always use the local branch in Grimsby due to the staff that work there, always a pleasure.

July 13, 2026
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Good afternoon,

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure serving you and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being so open with us. We hope you'll come and see us again soon in one of our stores!

Many thanks,
H&T Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an excellent experience thanks to Dovile

I had an excellent experience thanks to Dovilė Kriščiūnienė. She provided outstanding customer service from start to finish. She was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly. The whole process was smooth, and I felt valued as a customer throughout. I truly appreciate her help and would highly recommend both Dovilė and PawnBroket to anyone looking for honest and reliable service. Thank you for going above and beyond!

July 10, 2026
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Good afternoon,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating - it's much appreciated!

Many thanks,
H&T Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received excellent service from the…

I received excellent service from the H&T branch in Bromley, Kent. From the moment I walked in, I was made to feel welcome by the friendly and professional team.

A special mention and recognition must go to Pauline Batten, who dealt with my transaction. Pauline was extremely knowledgeable, informative, and clearly very experienced. She took the time to explain everything thoroughly, answered all my questions, and ensured I was completely comfortable throughout the process.

I was also very pleased with the price offered, which I felt was fair and competitive. The entire experience was smooth, professional, and stress-free.

I would definitely recommend H&T Bromley to anyone looking for trustworthy and professional pawnbroking services. Thank you, Pauline, for your outstanding customer service.

July 10, 2026
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Good afternoon,

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure serving you and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being so open with us. We hope you'll come and see us again soon in one of our stores!

Many thanks,
H&T Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent honest service

I received excellent service from the H&T branch in Bromley, Kent. From the moment I walked in, I was made to feel very welcome. The staff were friendly, professional, informative, and clearly very experienced. I was offered a very good price, and everything was explained clearly and honestly, which made the whole process easy and reassuring.

A special mention and recognition must go to Pauline Batten, who dealt with me personally. Pauline was outstanding throughout — approachable, knowledgeable, and extremely professional. She is a real credit to the Bromley branch and to H&T as a company.

I would definitely recommend H&T Bromley to anyone looking for trustworthy and professional pawn broker services. Thank you again for such excellent customer care!

July 10, 2026
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Good afternoon,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review! We can’t wait to see you again in our store.

Many thanks,
H&T Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is for the Deptford high street…

This is for the Deptford high street branch.
I LOVE this shop and i LOVE sam Jade and Kaisher (hope i spelt it right) they are all always so kind and friendly and always treat me with kindness and respect, helping where they can and giving me a drink of water😇 this is a special mention to them all as they always deliver excellent customer care and service. 🥰

Hazel x

July 10, 2026
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Good afternoon,

That's wonderful to hear, thank you for taking the time to review one of our stores. We have fed this
back to the team!

Many thanks,
H&T Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waiting for supervisor to call me…

Waiting for supervisor to call me…. I have been using H & T for many years. Yesterday’s experience was bad. I only got 1.13 when they advertised 1.15. The assistant said the computer was causing problems and she could not adjust it. The advertising lighted board wasn’t working correctly and giving an even higher rate. A right fiasco. Please call me supervisor.
I asked the customer service lady if she understood why I was anoyed. Her reply ‘Not really’. I give up.

July 9, 2026
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Good afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and making us aware of your experience. We have sent you a request for more information so we can investigate the matter urgently.

Yours sincerely,
H&T Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Payment Portal not fit for purpose!

Payment Portal not fit for purpose!! I recently pawned an item for £300 which is quite high for me and I usually like to pay my pledges off quickly. Since they've updated their system ive not been able to log in as it keeps saying your acct is locked. Despite re-registering and changing my password. On Monday I managed to get in but then it said i needed a code which would be given in branch if I showed valid photo id. I went to my local branch and the assistant had no clue what I was talking about saying they already had my id on the system eventually giving me the 0800 customer service number. I then spoke to a lady on Thursday after resetting my password again and getting temporary locked message. She admitted other customers had called with this issue and they've not been given any further advice on what to do. But would log a complaint on my behalf and could take my payment over the phone. H&t This is simply not good enough and is actually a barrier and a huge inconvenience to your customers and the business as it also generates more calls. I have mobility issues and problems accessing the store. Ringing up to make payment is not always convenient. Also i get why the service is there but in the age of apps and self service these should also be an option. As it stands its costing me more money as im not able to easily see a visible total and have to keep doing mental arithmetic to keep up with my payments. As a money lender I dont think this is responsible behaviour.

July 6, 2026
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Good afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and making us aware of your experience. We have sent you a request for more information so we can investigate the matter urgently.

Yours sincerely,
H&T Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When entering the store I felt at ease…

When entering the store I felt at ease Aqata the assistant was very knowledgeable and I felt at ease with her during my visit.

July 8, 2026
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Good afternoon,

We are so pleased to hear about your experience. We have fed this back, thank
you for taking the time out of your day to let us know!

Many thanks,
H&T Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Staff at Barnsley are great

Staff at Barnsley are great. Online portal for making payments is an absolute nightmare.
One minute- logged out.
Then - You don’t meet security credentials
Then- Manage to get logged on. After 30 seconds there is a security issue.
All I want is my goods back. All simple really. Pay and collect.

July 7, 2026
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Good morning,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and making us aware of your experience. We have sent you a request for more information so we can investigate the matter urgently.

Yours sincerely,
H&T Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good and nice staff

July 4, 2026
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Good afternoon,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We can’t wait to see you again in our store.

Many thanks,
H&T Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer service

Excellent Customer service at the Reading Branch. Raman was professional and very knowledgeable and understood what i wanted. 5 stars to her. Highly recommend . Thank you so much!! 💓

July 2, 2026
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Good afternoon,

That's wonderful to hear, thank you for taking the time to review one of our stores. We have fed this
back to the team!

Many thanks,
H&T Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I felt comfortable immediately

I felt comfortable immediately. Such lovely people in the Dunstable branch
Very highly recommended!!

July 4, 2026
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Good afternoon,

Thank you for leaving us a lovely review, we have shared the good news!

Many thanks,
H&T Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service and my…

Fantastic customer service and my bracelet is stunning. Great value.

July 4, 2026
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Good afternoon,

We really appreciate you taking the time to give feedback to us, we have shared the good news!

Many thanks,
H&T Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Watch return

Went to H&T Uxbridge today and the girls in there were all Lovely and helpful, we were returning a watch bought online , everything was explained to us of the process for the return , that same day my return money was put into my bank , super service very happy thank you

July 2, 2026
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Good afternoon,

Many thanks for taking time to share your experience in our Uxbridge store, we really appreciate the
feedback.

Many thanks,
H&T Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hatfield branch the bird ain't got a…

Hatfield branch the bird ain't got a clue and the boy in there ain't t got a back bone im pawning the same stuff still in the plastic what they gave me he gives me a price but yet the bird cant tell me if the golds 9k 14k or 18k so how do you give a price when you don't know the k

July 1, 2026
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Good morning,

We're sorry to hear about your experience in our store and have sent you a request for more information so we can investigate this further.

Kind regards,

H&T Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beyond pleased

No words to describe how pleased I am with my diamond ring. The service was excellent, and the ring itself is beyond timeless and elegant. I also ringed H&T as I was worried the item had not been delivered, and the lady was incredibly helpful, friendly, and polite. I have ordered another diamond ring, and simply cannot wait for its arrival. I definitely recommend this company if one wants to purchase beautiful rings. Thank you.

July 1, 2026
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