DHL Express Ireland Reviews 626

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

1.5

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Most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the delivery service, citing issues such as missed deliveries, packages sent to incorrect addresses, and items arriving damaged or incomplete. People frequently reported that their deliveries never arrived, or that they were left in unsuitable locations without proper notification. Reviewers also found the customer service to be severely lacking, with many describing it as unhelpful and difficult to reach. They often experienced long wait times, unreturned calls, and a general lack of resolution for their problems. Some customers also noted that communication from the company was poor, leading to confusion and frustration regarding their shipments.

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Delivery service

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Service

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Customer service

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Customer communications

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Staff

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Based on these reviews

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shockingly bad service; driver didn't show up for a time-sensitive pickup and couldn't be contacted by helpline staff who appeared sorry but told me different things which were all untrue. Kept me w... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terribly bad service. I stayed home all day waiting for a delivery that never came only to check my delivery status then discovered it has been delivered to where exactly I do not know. This is a parc... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incompetents. They just keep sending you back and forth to An Post. They don’t even bother to contact you. Their chatbot is crappy and you dont even have a way of setting it in english unless you actu... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zero Stars Did Not deliver as per their 'commiment' on Friday causing me a great deal of inconvenience in the process. ... they might turn up on Monday ! 'Seamless' delivery ! most certainly Not !... See more


Company details

  1. Courier Service
  2. Courier and Delivery Service
  3. Logistics Service
  4. Shipping Company

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DHL Express is the global market leader in the international express courier business, specialising in time and day critical shipments to all corners of the world. With the global marketplace growing ever more connected, you can rely on the expertise of our local people in more than 220 countries and territories to ensure your shipment is delivered securely and on time. Whether you are a small or large business or a simply want to send a parcel to friends or family overseas, we have plenty of options for you.


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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful

Should be no stars! Lost a package, never ever bothered to contact us back - had to get a refund from EBay. Then ordered from Apple and the driver rang for 2 seconds, I missed the call as was busy. Rang back and told me I missed it that the package would be delivered sometime tomorrow with no indication as to when so I could be there to sign for it. Companies should boycott DHL as the are the worst delivery company going.

October 4, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sir sounds like a robot and just not…

Sir sounds like a robot and just not giving any information except the information I can see by myself in the tracking, unwilling to escalate my problem and just hang up on me because he didn't know what to say.

September 13, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My package was misplaced and being…

My package was misplaced and being calling for a week now and all I get is someone will call me back and they will look for the package. Clearly they have lost the package in Dublin and yet no accountability. This is after paying the tax with lots of euro lost in goods.
They are a sham company with a poor customer service.

August 29, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A joke of a company but I'm not laughing

Drivers failing to collect parcels. Drivers failing to scan parcels therefore, no traceability. Ineffective customer service. The list could go on and on. In fact, I would say DHL is a shambles from top management down. A total disgrace of a company.

August 28, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Drivers seem incapable of reading…

Drivers seem incapable of reading simple addresses, either that or they claim to need address clarification as an excuse not to deliver on the stated day, disastrous, would never knowingly order something that is to be delivered by DHL, if they’re the only option I buy elsewhere.

August 21, 2023
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

High Import Costs

Ordered an item from Australia to Ireland. Import fees were calculated however DHLs fees for handling customs was quite high at €14.50. €10 or less seems quite reasonable but €14.50 seems very high. However delivery was extremely quick after paying fees.

August 11, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Well what can I say suppliers that we…

Well what can I say suppliers that we buy from need to stop using DHL as a delivery company cause the address is never completed properly so delivery is stated out for delivery then 1/2 way through day. Oh sorry can’t deliver due to incorrect address this is the 4th time it has happened now companies change delivery service

July 28, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst delivery company ever

Worst delivery company ever! Try stay away

Ordered stuff last week arrived damaged and empty, contacted the shipper they sent me out replacement products DHL send my replaced products to a completed different address once again obviously the person didn’t order my parcel so they declined and now DHL have sent my delivery back once again even though they can’t read addresses correctly!

July 28, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Will never use them again and DON'T…

Will never use them again and DON'T Recommend!!!!!
For the second time driver instead of delivering package under my adress choose to deliver to the serivce point!!!! Coz obviusly his decision is more important than mine, person who paid for delivery.
Never again !!!!!

July 4, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

delivery from amazon

delivery from amazon. Text said before 6pm. chose option to deliver to service point. approx 5.30pm saw a van pull up, man got with a package. went to the front door and found the package on the doorstep and man walking back to the van. Did not ring the doorbell. If i had not seen the van arrive the package would have remained on the doorstep in full view of any passersby.

June 27, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rotten Veg

Thanks DHL for delivering a box of veg three weeks late. I guess I'll pop that in the bin for you.
What a joke! It's labeled fresh produce, next day delivery, but why not have me dispose of it.

June 28, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't bother

Never expect your package if you live in the building/apartment. They will never give you a call to come out d
For your package, it's more simple to just turn around and leve. 25€ express delivery gone to waste with this company and hate to deal with them.... and yes it happened few times already

June 22, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Every encounter I have with DHL is a bad one

Every encounter I have with DHL is a bad one, customer service thinking that DE is Denmark and not Germany, not receiving shipping updates for upwards of 72 hours, still paying on Amazon for delivery fees yet being told DHL take 8-10 business days (they don't deliver on weekends) from Germany to Ireland. Avoid at all costs

June 23, 2023
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