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TrustScore 2 out of 5

2.2

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Evaluating 55 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. People frequently complained that couriers failed to show up for scheduled collections, leaving them waiting all day without any communication. Furthermore, customers constantly struggled to reach support teams and faced extreme delays when trying to secure refunds for unfulfilled services. Others mentioned unexpected payment charges and parcels that went missing or were delivered damaged. Some reviewers were happy with the fast delivery and helpful support team. These individuals noted that customer support answered quickly and managing drop-offs was simple. A few users also experienced exceptionally smooth international shipments with zero issues.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service, booked in early February to get courier to pick up birthday items from Dublin to Cork. Time was to be collected 10-5.30pm. Waiting in all day, no show. Contact Parcel Direct and they... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We were using them to ship products to USA in our business . They charged me insane ( 500 euro ) which they are saying USA custom charges without any explanation . they are not giving you any details... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered an insured package delivery worth 58,91 euro. I tried dropping it off at two different locations today, but the drop off code simply did not work. I wasted more than two hours of my day and... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waiting for Parceldirect to collect a parcel since 12 Jan 2026. We have emailed them 3 times in this regard but only get a computer generated response. There is no customer service phone number on... See more

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Welcome to ParcelDirect.ie, the parcel delivery comparison site where you can save up to 80% on your parcel delivery costs. Compare Parcel and Pallet Courier Services from only €6.50, including FREE Collection. Send a parcel or pallet to over 200 countries worldwide. Parcel shipping to Ireland, UK, Europe & USA, Canada, Australia & China. ParcelDirect.ie offers the lowest cost parcel and pallet courier services in the country! So for the cheapest courier rates in Ireland, look no further than ParcelDirect.ie.


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never felt more disappointed in any…

Never felt more disappointed in any delivery service in my over 80 years. Received notification parcel was delivered on the 14/10/2026. I requested proof of delivery. I found by a photo that it was y a completely different address than what was on parcel. When notified Customer Service, I asked if it could be picked up and delivered to correct address or returned to sender. Neither was done. A fortnight later received an email from customer service that my request had been closed as the goods were delivered and there was no further action they can take - yes it was delivered - to the wrong address not the one shown on the parcel.

October 14, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company ever to deal with

Worst company ever to deal with. Paid for postage, parcel collected , parcel lost.charged me twice and I've lost out on €400 they take no responsibility and customer service is awful . Never again

October 29, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely Terrrible servive

We were using them to ship products to USA in our business . They charged me insane ( 500 euro ) which they are saying USA custom charges without any explanation . they are not giving you any details and not replying your emails , horrible service , i didnt confimed the fee , they charged me from my debit card automatically without my autorized .

October 15, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very Bad

Very disappointing experience with ParcelDirect

I used ParcelDirect to send a very important original document via FedEx.

Unfortunately, the shipment went missing in transit. After an investigation, FedEx confirmed that they could not locate the parcel and advised me to go through ParcelDirect, as the booking was made with them, to proceed with the claim.

ParcelDirect informed me that documents are non compensable and that they could only claim the shipping fees. I accepted this and simply asked to proceed with whatever claim was available.

Since then, I have been waiting for ParcelDirect to respond and progress the claim.

I understand that ParcelDirect did not physically lose the shipment and that FedEx was the courier. What I am disappointed with is the lack of follow up and support after something went seriously wrong. When a customer loses an important original document, good communication and assistance with the claim process are extremely important.

A very frustrating experience, particularly given the importance of what was lost.

September 2, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrendous when things go wrong

Horrendous - booked a return service to Amazon and PD failed to pass on the necessary customs docs to their courier so it got held in customs until it was supposed to be returned to me, but they sent it to the dispatch location not my address and it’s lost but no ability to claim on the insurance because they’re refusing to provide the details to allow me to claim.

Avoid at all costs

September 23, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

zero stars…

If I could give a rating of zero stars then I think it would be more appropriate.
The parcel was returned to me stating the address was incorrect....it wasn't, I got An Post to deliver it within days of getting it back ( without changing the address ).
I am still waiting 4 months later for a refund.
Their phone numbers have never been answered and I have had two replies to my emails ...without a satisfactory conclusion.
Regret not reading the reviews before I paid them

May 20, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wish i could leave------ 10 stars horrible company

Wish i could leave------ 10 stars
In 3 negative Trustipots revievs i left for Parceldirect,they asked me to contact them to sort the issue.
I did contact them sevareal times with no response. THIS ISSUE IS GOING SINCE APRIL 2024 BECAUSE THEY LOST MY PACKAGE. STILL DIDNT RECEIVE A REFUND
My Order nr is
273184157844

August 28, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this company at all cost

SCAMMERS. I made a return for a pair of shoes to the UK using this company and paid around €17 as delivery fee.
One month later, they sent me an email that there's an additional fee of €25.11 that has been passed on to me as import duties & tax
When I asked about how this tax has been calculated, they came back to me stating that it was a mistake but instead it was a return shipment fee without providing any plausible documentation.
I eventually being charged for that fee which in the end the shipping fee has cost me more than the product itself. Just avoid dealing with them as you'll end up with extra charges as they hide behind the terms and conditions that the customer is liable to the costs relating to their shipment.

August 26, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible experience

They partnered with UPS to deliver a parcel to Spain. I clearly stated the contents of the package and used the FRAGILE tape on the box.
The parcel arrived within a week and a half to the destination but in a completely different box and missing many items because they had been broken during transit and they decided to dispose of them without even contacting me first.
I reached out to parceldirect.ie being the first email on March 24 and the last on June 26 from my end to them. I even filled in the UPS form they provided, for nothing it seems, just a waste of my time. No response whatsoever from their end. They left me on Read, no compensation, no items and no resolution. Definitely no respect for their customers either.
Shameful.

March 24, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointing... Unreliable service

I placed the order to be collected from my house and it was expected to collect on 20th July. No sign on that date. I rang their Cork office on 21st on their number 021-2399548. Staff told me that the parcel would be collected in two to two and a half hours. Waited and waited, no show!
Rang Cork office 5 times today (22nd). Nobody picked up the phone!!
No email updates, no sms updates, not answering phone calls... what a service is this???

Update: 24/07/2026: Still no show. On 22nd, I made 10 calls, all unanswered. Yesterday (23rd), 7 calls, unanswered. Today, 24th, rang again, no answer. Not going to ring them again. What I can say is, my money is lost!!

STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY!!

July 22, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be very careful with this company

Be very careful with this company. After successfully shipping my parcels they came back 6 weeks later looking for €17 per box, stating the box was outside the specification, even though they admitted it was inside the specification later on, they still tried to take money off my card but it was a frozen burner card.
Avoid this crowd. Only use a burner card that can be frozen if you must deal with them.
I even tried emailing the boss of the company, they couldn't care less, didn't reply. I was spending a few hundred euro per month, still not interested.
Be safe just avoid them.

July 11, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

service avoid

service avoid
I ordered a pick up service and I have been 2 days waiting for collection. They are a useless waste of space. They are definitely running a scam.
Keep away from them

July 6, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Terrific company

You can tell a whole lot about a company and their employees by how the react to a problem. I only recently used this company and being unfamiliar with the system for FedEx. I thought I had to deliver it, so i drove around Sligo looking for FedEx sure they had an office here, maybe the post office, after several visits to competitor decided to call the company, they sorted it, drove home and 20 minutes later the pick up guy was at my door. So 5 out of 5 for being calm organised and helpful and not a single gripe. Yes I would use again, yes I recommend, yes they genuinely save you money, less than half of what I was quoted at UPS. I went with FedEx because the offered a faster service for a few euro more.

June 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay away my package wasn't collected…

Stay away my package wasn't collected then I asked for an refund which was 29 days ago. They won't answer my emails or my calls gangsters don't bother with them very disappointing to be out of pocket

June 2, 2026
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi,

We apologise for the missed collection and the inconvenience caused.

We can confirm that the refund for this booking was processed. If you have not yet received it, we recommend checking with your bank as processing times can vary depending on the payment provider.

If you need any further assistance, please contact our support team and we will be happy to help.

Kind regards
PD Support

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely sh!t service avoid 🛑🛑🛑

Absolutely sh!t service avoid 🛑🛑🛑
I ordered a pick up for a return 4 times they scheduled collection weeks apart and never turned up. I got fobbed of with stupid excuses then the deadline for my return was missed so I couldn't get my refund in the end!!!! I ended up with an item that was useless and out of pocket for my parcel collection as they never refund me the money. They are a useless waste of space, Absolute cowboys who are definitely running a scam!!!! DO NOT USE THEM 🛑🛑🛑🛑

January 1, 2026
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi,

We apologise for the repeated missed collections and the inconvenience this has caused.

We also understand your frustration regarding the refund for the service. If this has not yet been resolved, please contact our support team so we can review your booking history and investigate this for you as a priority.

Kind regards
PD Support

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless

Useless, the courier failed to collect the item. I contacted them twice to refund and they have not replied or refunded. Stay away from them and go to the courier direct.

May 14, 2026
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi,

We're very sorry to hear about your experience and apologise that the collection did not take place as expected, as well as for the lack of communication you received.

If you could please contact us again, we'll be happy to investigate this for you. If your refund has already been processed, we can provide proof of the refund.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and would appreciate the opportunity to resolve this for you.

Kind Regards,
PD Support

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this company at all costs

Avoid this company at all costs. My package wasnt picked on the date I booked. Could not contact the office or a person to deal with. Tried cancelling my order as it took too long, eventually it was cancelled however I am now waiting for a refund since 27th of May. Avoid, an absolute shambles of a company.

May 27, 2026
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi,

We apologise for the delay in collecting your parcel and the inconvenience caused.

If your refund is still outstanding, please contact us so we can check the status and resolve this for you. If it has already been processed, we can provide proof of the refund.

Kind regards
PD Support

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Can you give zero stars

Can you give zero stars? Never came to collect package (when I contacted courier directly they said they had never even they received an order) then ignored my request for refund. AVOID

April 8, 2026
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Reply from Parceldirect

Hi,

We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and apologise for the frustration caused by the failed collection and lack of communication.

Please be assured that your refund has been processed and should be with you shortly.

Kind Regards,
PD Support

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