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Sapphire Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Considering 908 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff and customer support team for being extremely helpful, polite, and quick to resolve queries during daily interactions. People also appreciate the reliable weekly payments, transparent payslips, and the smooth, hassle-free contracting process overall. However, some people mentioned issues with delayed payments, noting they experienced frustrating weeks chasing their wages without proper follow-up. A few reviewers also felt dissatisfied with slow response times from departments when trying to resolve urgent financial queries. Some customers noted that communication could be inconsistent when navigating complex problems with different staff members.

What people talk about most

Staff

Customers consistently note positive experiences with staff, frequently praising team members for being... See more

Customer service

Clients share positive opinions on customer service, highlighting that support representatives are helpful,... See more

Service

People report positive experiences with service, highlighting reliable weekly payments, helpful support... See more

Response time

Consumers find response time to be exceptionally positive, frequently praising the team for being fast,... See more

Payment

Users describe ambiguous interactions with payment, as opinions are heavily divided regarding reliability and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i can't speak highly enough of samphire,.. the staff are personable, efficient, reliable, Their customer support team are helpful and very supportive, quick to get back to you, the best umbrella... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There has been the odd bump in the road, with joining both a new agency and a new umbrella company. However, Sapphire have been excellent throughout. I spoke with the lovely Hannah today, who was noth... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredibly efficient, 100% reliable, and easily the best payroll experience I’ve had in my contracting career. Setting up my account was completely hassle-free, and I get paid on time every single wee... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ive been with this company for a few years and i can honestly say it’s been the perfect partnership so far. It’s very well priced and the customer service it’s impeccable. They’ve added The WhatsApp w... See more

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Company details

  1. Payroll Service
  2. Accountant
  3. Payment Service
  4. Tax Consultant

Written by the company

Being the most trusted global partner to the recruitment industry and the number 1 company to work for in UK doesn't come easy but Sapphire's vision, values and purpose bring our mission to be number one alive. Sapphire offer employment solutions, payroll and accountancy services, international payroll services and bespoke tax advice under one big umbrella whilst offering a host of other benefits and rewards. What's more, we're an employee owned company so our employees benefit financially as they join us on the journey to number 1. Putting our customers at the heart of what we do is our second nature and Sapphire's unique service offering sets us apart. Don't delay, contact us today.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very clear and concise commentary…

Very clear and concise commentary regarding an upcoming event.

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you, Sam, for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found our communication clear and concise. We really appreciate your review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have worked for sapphire for 5yrs and…

I have worked for sapphire for 5yrs and would work another 5yrs as they are very dedicated to the employee.

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you, Matthew, for your wonderful feedback and continued support over the years. It’s fantastic to hear that you’ve enjoyed your experience with Sapphire and would happily continue working with us. We really appreciate your loyalty.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased to hear that you’ve had a positive experience working with Sapphire. We really appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

Great company. Answers the phones and emails in gpod time; and deal swith requests efficiently.

August 7, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you, Simon, for your fantastic review. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve found our team responsive and efficient when dealing with your requests.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff has been very helpful and…

Staff has been very helpful and supportive

August 7, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you, Saeed, for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that our team has been helpful and supportive whenever you’ve needed us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trustworthy competent professional …

Pollie is a very Trustworthy,competent,reliable professional and great staff 👍

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear such positive comments about Pollie and the service she provides. We’ll make sure your kind words are passed on to her.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company

Excellent company. Any payroll issues have been dealt with quickly and efficiently. Quite often it is Zara who deals with any queries i have,she is always helpful,polite and a true asset to the sapphire team.

August 6, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you, John, for your excellent feedback. We’re pleased to hear that your payroll queries have been dealt with quickly and efficiently, and we really appreciate your kind comments about Zara. We’ll be sure to pass them on to her.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful tem

Very helpful tem , always there when you need assistance!

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you, Pavel, for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve found our team helpful and that we’ve been there whenever you’ve needed us. We really appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Parn in customer service was super…

Parn in customer service was super helpful and replied to ally queries not only with a lot of professionalism but also with a great attitude.

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

We appreciate your lovely feedback. Thank you for choosing Sapphire, and we're pleased to hear you had a great experience.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent overall services

Efficient staffs, no delays with payroll processing, easy enough timesheet portal, and the employee bonus scheme is fantastic

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

We appreciate your lovely feedback. Thank you for choosing Sapphire, and we're pleased to hear you had a great experience.
The Sapphire Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

the best

Incredibly efficient, 100% reliable, and easily the best payroll experience I’ve had in my contracting career. Setting up my account was completely hassle-free, and I get paid on time every single week. Their customer support team is brilliant—always quick to reply and happy to help with any queries. If you want a compliant umbrella company that actually delivers on its promises, use these guys. Five stars all day long!

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thanks for your fantastic feedback. We're delighted you had a positive experience and look forward to helping you again in the future.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great to work with Sapphire

Great to work with Sapphire! Meg was really helpful!!

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thanks for your fantastic feedback. We're delighted you had a positive experience and look forward to helping you again in the future.

The Sapphire Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service and Employee Ownership Bonus!

I've been really impressed with the Customer Service I've received from Sapphire so far and was really pleased to be notified I will also be receiving an Employee Ownership Bonus!

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thanks for your fantastic feedback. We're delighted you had a positive experience and look forward to helping you again in the future.

The Sapphire Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always very easy to sort out any issues…

Always very easy to sort out any issues over the phone and the staff are expert and friendly.
Special mention to Cory - great attitude and helpful with it

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thanks for your fantastic feedback. We're delighted you had a positive experience and look forward to helping you again in the future.

The Sapphire Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sapphire and Pollie are great

Pollie was great, helped with my query quickly and efficiently. I really do recommend Sapphire, excellent company!

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you for your 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you had a positive experience with our team.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My query was responded to very quickly…

My query was responded to very quickly and efficiently by Pollie

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you for your 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you had a positive experience with our team.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

I really appreciate the bonus element but every week I get paid on time, with a text which confirms the amount the day before. A reliable company

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Sapphire

Thank you for your 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you had a positive experience with our team.
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