RS UK & Ireland  Reviews 

3,317
TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.7

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Looking at 780 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers generally appreciate the extensive product range, good quality, and the availability of many items for swift, next-day delivery. Many also found the ordering process straightforward and praised the helpful, knowledgeable service. However, some customers noted significant delivery issues, including delays and unfulfilled next-day promises, often due to dispatch. People also experienced website difficulties with search functions, unclear stock, and incorrect product descriptions. Additionally, some felt pricing, especially for postage, was high, and a few received incorrect items.

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Delivery service

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Product

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I ordered some face masks on-line that were like a last chance purchase but the order confirmation came through saying it couldn't be supplied. When I phoned through the product was actually still a... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Your website has got worse over the past 5 years. If you search for a 10 Meg ohm resistor you can't find any as they are listed as 10 mohm. Searching for inductor is hit and miss as well as capacitors... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

We've been having issues with description changes on your website - making it slower to order. I've been calling and advising as I find these issues but it seems to be an issue with whether items are... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great range of products and swift delivery but why 4 different payments from my bank when I bought a single item, the total amount is correct but why over 4 payments? This is not ideal for my accounti... See more

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  1. Electronic Spare Parts and Components Store

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RS is your global business partner, who you can truly rely on to supply more than just great products. So, our ever-expanding range of 700,000+ in-stock industrial and electronics products – from over 2,500 partner suppliers – is just the start. With over 100 years' experience, we’re a partner that shares inspiration, imagination and innovation. A partner that works side-by-side with you to save you time and money.


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Excessive postage charges

Part was what I needed but £10 postage for an item that was the size of my thumb and is less than £3 was excessive. Sadly I was in need of the part so I had no choice

May 1, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Good Morning,

Thank you for leaving us this review. We appreciate your feedback regarding the postage cost and will collate this.

Kind Regards,
Casey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love the service that RS give us…

I love the service that RS give us every time quick right parts to the door so I can continue with the work well done

May 9, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Good Morning Phillipe,

We're so happy to hear our service and parts help you continue your work efficiently. Thank you for your kind review.

Kind Regards,
Casey

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

2 of the last 3 orders have arrived late

2 out of the last 3 orders have arrived late and then I’ve had to pay the carriage to return them. The only real reason people ever use/used RS Components was because you could order most things for next delivery.

That’s me done with them now and I have requested my account to be closed. I’ll use CPC Farnel instead from now on.

May 4, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Hi James,

Thank you for your feedback I am sorry to hear about the issues you are currently experiencing with deliveries.

I regret to hear that you have requested an account closure because of this, could you email cstrustpilot@rs.rsgroup.com with some examples of these deliveries and I will investigate this matter further for you?

Kind regards,
Lewis

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Invoicing

I find it very relatively difficult to be sent an invoice. I seem to have to go into every order to request a copy invoice. I expect to be e-mail invoiced automatically. I have now requested this.

May 12, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Thank you for sharing your recent customer experience with us. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Could we kindly ask you to forward your feedback to our dedicated team at CSTrustpilot@rs.rsgroup.com? They will be more than happy to review your comments and assist you further.
Kindest regards,
Michelle

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

item was not available but i was not…

item was not available but i was not refunded and you keep taking 50p from my account

May 7, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Good afternoon,

Thank you for leaving this review and for providing your comments. Your feedback is extremely important to us.

Can you please share with us your order details and email this information to cstrustpilot@rs.rsgroup.com so we can discuss this further and we can then investigate this for you.

Kind regards,

Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Faultless...

Faultless.... just like always

April 28, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Good Morning Martin,

Thank you for your continued support and positive review.

Kind Regards,
Casey

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Received wrong item

Received wrong item. When trying to order the right item, was told it was out of stock. Although I was refunded the item cost £5.75 there was no refund or part of for delivery charge £9.50)

April 27, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Hi John,

Thank you for your review and feedback.

I am sorry to hear the wrong item was delivered, please can you email cstrustpilot@rs.rsgroup.com with some further details and I will take a look at this for you.

Kind regards,
Lewis

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Normally on time

Normally on time. Great if you have a query with your order.

May 11, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Hello Stephen,

Thank you for leaving us this positive review. I am pleased to hear our customer service are supportive.

Kind Regards,
Casey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

RS is always quick and efficient

RS is always quick and efficient, and has always been since I started using Radiospares more than 50 years ago!

May 8, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Good Morning Chris,

We are so pleased to hear of your positive experiences with our efficiency. Thank you for your loyalty.

Kind Regards,
Casey

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

When finding the item it could not give quantities in stock.

When finding the item it could not give me the quantity in stock and whether it could satisfy my order. I could not place the order and I would have gone to another.
Eventually the quantities in stock appeared but the delay was not helpful.

May 7, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Good Morning Phil,

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We understand your frustration with the stock quantity not being immediately available and the delay this caused. We are actively working to improve the real-time accuracy of our stock system, due to a few small issues in the last few weeks.

Kind Regards,
Casey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a somewhat obscure product…

I ordered a somewhat obscure product that was delivered promptly.

May 1, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Hello Alan,

We are glad we could promptly deliver your product. Thank you for your review.

Kind Regards,
Casey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always next day delivery

Always next day delivery

May 11, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Good Afternoon Mirka,

We're happy to hear that our deliveries are always next day for you. Thank you.

Kind Regards,
Casey

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

RS did there bit

RS did there bit, the right product and sent straight away - Great service.
DPD let you down, sent parcel to wrong address and signed my name as received. When we complained to DPD they said they would sort it. They didn't, instead they did the same with another parcel the next day. After a few hours phoning other companies on the same estate we located the parcel our self.

April 27, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Good afternoon Andy,

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and for providing us with this feedback.

I am sorry to hear about the delivery issues you are experiencing, to give us the opportunity to investigate this for you please can you email cstrustpilot@rs.rsgroup.com so we can pick this up.

Kind regards,
Lewis

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

As I have already commented your search…

As I have already commented your search engine is very unsatisfactory. I need to use the Digikey engine and then I look to see if you stock the components I find there

May 6, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Good afternoon,

Thank you for this feedback.

I am sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing with our search engine, if you email cstrustpilot@rs.rsgroup.com I will make sure this is fed back to the relevant areas.

Kind regards,
Lewis

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Postage costs have got very expensive

Postage costs have got very expensive. It used to be free on any order, then £30, then £40, now £50. And not only that, but if you are under and have to pay it's £8.50 which is very expensive.

April 15, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Hello David,

We appreciate you sharing your concerns regarding our postage costs. We understand your frustration with the changes and the current pricing structure and are sorry to hear this.

Kind Regards,
Casey

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered components over the free…

I ordered components over the free delivery amount one item was lead solder and they removed it from my order because I am a private buyer trying to repair very old PCB’s with lead solder already on them.

Poor Service and over priced.

April 25, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Good Afternoon John,

We appreciate your feedback and regret that your order did not meet expectations. Removing the lead solder caused frustration, and we are sorry you were not pleased with the service.

Kind Regards,
Casey
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

6 miles from DHL and still no delivery

6 miles from DHL and still no delivery

May 7, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Good Afternoon David,

We regret that your delivery has been delayed. We'll look into this matter to determine how to prevent this in the future.

Kind Regards,
Casey
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Speedy delivery of parts!

April 30, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Hello Alister,

We appreciate your feedback. We are happy to hear about your speedy delivery experience.

Kind Regards,
Casey

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought a product that requires…

I bought a product that requires additional products to make it viable. This was not clear in the description. Customer service then informed me that you no longer stock those additional items.
In turn when I then asked for a refund, I was told I had to pay for the return of the goods! Not at all satisfactory.
I have found what I need elsewhere, cheaper and with all the additional items.
Still haven't had a refund.

May 7, 2026
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Reply from RS UK & Ireland

Good afternoon,

Thank you for leaving us this review and for providing us with this feedback.

We're sorry the return process was unsatisfactory and for any refund delays. Please could you email cstrustpilot@rs.rsgroup.com with your order details and we will review this for you.
Kind Regards,
Lewis

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