Whistl UK Ltd Reviews 

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TrustScore 1 out of 5

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Evaluating 195 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers encountered significant delays with deliveries, with items frequently sitting in depots for extended periods or taking weeks to arrive. Reviewers often reported that orders went missing or were delivered to incorrect addresses, resulting in non-receipt. The tracking system was widely criticized for being unhelpful, providing no updates, or displaying misleading information, and customer service was consistently described as unhelpful and difficult to reach, often encountering automated systems or rude agents. However, some customers also noted prompt delivery and good service, with packages arriving quickly and in good condition.

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Service

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dreadful. Multiple packages reaching a depot and… that’s it. No delivery, no communication, no updates, no way of contacting a person. Useless chatbot that goes round in circles. Neither sellers or re... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a book on Ebay, the book was handed over to these tossers 2 days later, same book finally arrived at my house 27 days after it was handed over to them. No tracking nor even a remote idea of... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought some CD's from MusicMagpie delivery stated by them 4 to 7 days . Delivery did not come MagicMagpie no help said check their tracking, Whistl tracking shows after 7 days still with them and n... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered from music magpie via eBay like I have so many times before with no issues. But this time 3 cds coming as 2 separate parcels. 1 saying delivered at 03.24am on Tuesday 7th October not received... See more


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  1. Business to Business Service
  2. Logistics Service
  3. Warehouse

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Whistl is a logistics company providing efficient, high-quality, and competitively priced services across delivery management for Businesses sending Parcels and Business Mail and third-party logistics services for Fulfilment. In addition, Whistl offers advertising services such as Doordrop Media and Sampling, as well as Contact Centre Services.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

can`t understand why any one would use…

can`t understand why any one would use this dreadful service to send parcels, always excessive delays going through their network,deal with courier companies and Royal Mail direct, much faster and better tracking systems.

July 23, 2026
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Reply from Whistl UK Ltd

Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that your experience has not met your expectations.

Parcels are typically handed over to the relevant delivery partner within expected service timeframes, although we appreciate that delays can occasionally occur and can be frustrating when they do.

We understand your concerns regarding tracking visibility and recognise the importance of keeping customers informed throughout their parcel's journey.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your comments. We value your feedback and will ensure your concerns are passed on to the relevant teams for review.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had multiple packages go through them…

Had multiple packages go through them and they just vanish. No chance of getting through to them, their customer service is non existent and if you do speak to someone they’re unbelievable rude. Avoid.

July 16, 2026
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Reply from Whistl UK Ltd

Thank you for your feedback, and we're sorry to hear about your experience. We appreciate how frustrating it can be when a parcel does not arrive as expected.

To clarify, Whistl facilitates the movement of parcels into the delivery network, but the retailer remains responsible for the order and any investigation into a missing item. This is why our support channels and website direct customers back to the retailer, who is best placed to arrange a resolution on your behalf.

However, we are particularly concerned to hear your comments regarding customer service, as this is not the standard we strive to provide. If you could please respond to our request with further details, we would welcome the opportunity to review the contact you had with our team and investigate your concerns further.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a book on Ebay

Ordered a book on Ebay, the book was handed over to these tossers 2 days later, same book finally arrived at my house 27 days after it was handed over to them.
No tracking nor even a remote idea of delivery date, no contact details and no notification on the day it turned up. The tossers handed it over to Evri 2 days before it was delivered but so-called tracking stayed with Whistl and told you absolutely nothing whatsoever.
Incompetent cowboys.
Absolute total disgrace

July 15, 2026
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Reply from Whistl UK Ltd

Thank you for your feedback, we're sorry to hear about your experience.

We fully appreciate how frustrating it is when a delivery takes significantly longer than expected, especially when tracking information provides limited visibility and leaves you uncertain about the status of your item.

To clarify, Whistl is not the final delivery courier. We facilitate the movement of parcels into the delivery network, and depending on the service selected by the retailer, tracking updates may be limited. Once a parcel is handed to the final delivery partner, any subsequent tracking updates will depend on the service type and the scans completed within their network.

The delivery timescale you have described is not what we would expect and we understand why this has left you disappointed. We are also sorry to hear of your concerns regarding tracking visibility and communication throughout the process.

If you could respond to our request with your tracking or order details, we would welcome the opportunity to review the journey of your parcel and provide any further clarity available.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Get out of Astley

Get out of Astley! Leave people alone and let people have peaceful life with ability to raise their families. You are so unethical and inconsiderate putting your shambles business first!

July 22, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Astley warehouses

It’s a disgrace that they have rented out the space at Astley Warehouse and are making residents life a living hell. Will never use Whistl again.
Wigan Council & Peel Holdings have facilitated all this and hope that they are held accountable.

July 22, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really poor customer service

Really poor customer service

July 21, 2026
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Reply from Whistl UK Ltd

Thank you for your feedback, and I'm sorry to hear that you were unhappy with the service you received.

Providing a professional and helpful experience is important to us, so it's disappointing to learn that we did not meet your expectations on this occasion. We take comments regarding customer service seriously and use feedback such as yours to help identify areas where improvements can be made.

If you could respond to our request with further details, we would welcome the opportunity to review your contact with our team and investigate your concerns more thoroughly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible

Horrible, unethical business, do not give them your money, they care only for profit and nothing for the people. Moved to Astley Warehouse site, contributing (knowingly) to the distress of the homeowners unfortunate enough to live in the shadow of the warehouse.

July 21, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Involved in Tyldesley, Wigan Wearhouse scandle

It's sad that under Executive Chair Nick Wells the company has willing entangled itself in the scandle in Astley Business Park in Tyldesley, Wigan, driving heavy goods vehicles through a residential area, negatively impacting the lives of hundreds of residents in a fiasco that is now under national scrutiny. This was an intentional own goal that has terrible optics and not something the company can brush off.

July 21, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

4 separate parcels lost

4 separate parcels lost, how is this even possible? Could not recommend this company under any circumstance.

July 13, 2026
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Reply from Whistl UK Ltd

Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it must be to have multiple parcels affected.

If you would be willing to respond to our request with further details, we will be happy to review each case individually and provide as much clarity as possible regarding the status of the parcels in question.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a Wii game from MusicMagpie…

I ordered a Wii game from MusicMagpie and was disappointed with the delivery experience. The item was sent via Whistl with an estimated delivery time of 2–4 days, but it’s now overdue and the tracking hasn’t updated at all. It feels like the parcel has just disappeared.

I understand that couriers can have delays, but there has been a complete lack of useful tracking information, which is really frustrating when you’re waiting for an order. I specifically wanted this to arrive by Monday, so it’s disappointing that the delivery estimate wasn’t met. There is no way to get in contact with Whistl either.

If you’re ordering something you need by a certain date, I’d be cautious. Better communication and a more reliable delivery service would make a big difference.

July 2, 2026
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Reply from Whistl UK Ltd

Thank you for your review.

We're sorry to hear that your order has not yet been received and understand how frustrating it is when an item doesn't arrive by a specific date.

To provide some clarification, our role is to facilitate the dispatch process and hand parcels into the courier network for onward transit and delivery however, we do not carry out the final delivery of parcels ourselves.

The service selected by Music Magpie, in this instance, is only partially tracked and would therefore only receive scans within our network. Our records show that we received the parcel on 4th July and successfully handed it over to Royal Mail on 6th July for final delivery. Once the item enters Royal Mail's network, the service used is untracked, which means there are no further tracking scans or delivery updates available for us to provide.

We appreciate that the lack of tracking visibility can be frustrating. However, as we are unable to see any further movement once the parcel has been passed to Royal Mail, we cannot confirm its status beyond the handover.

If you have not already done so, we would recommend contacting Music Magpie directly to let them know the item has not been received. As the retailer, they are best placed to investigate the matter and discuss any available options, such as a replacement or refund if appropriate.

We apologise for the disappointment caused and hope the issue is resolved for you as quickly as possible

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