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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

i ORDERED A SYMPATHY MEMORY NECKLACE FOR MY DECEASED DAUGHTER IN December and it never came, when I checked with my PO it was returned because they put the incorrect address. This Co refuses to refund... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a sympathy necklace which never came. They sent to the wrong address, it was sent back. They refuse to refund me or send back and asked for more shipping funds. They are scammers

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay clear of this firm ,its very under hand how they operate.They terminated my contract after I told them my card machine wasn't working as it should .They didn't like me using a card machine from m... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company I ever dealt with even when cancelled they change their name to take money from your bank. Reason for cancelling was , 3 accounts were set up instead of 1 , PPI not complaince was tak... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

faster processing less commission rates

i have been with cardsave for 3 to 4 weeks now and find that payments are made to my account almost daily, i am also paying far less commission
for almost the same monthly fee i was supplied with a portable pdq machine which i use at the farmers markets i attend, by carrying the mobile pdq machine there is far less chance of loising any sales

23 November 2013
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service

Was very impressed with the level of sevice , the time from first sales call to receiving my terminal was very quick the after sales is very good and my mrchant manager claire is very good

23 November 2013
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good so far!!!!

We have been trading for 16 years and this is the first time we have had a card machine and so far card save has been very good for us and it appears we are selling more through having there card machine.

22 November 2013
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great when you can get them to work.

The 1st machine went in brilliantly. The second machine will not go in at all. I rang customer services and the lady tried resetting it but of course I'm on the phone so she couldn't. She told me how to do it. I've done it 4 times and it still doesn't work. I'm only on the premises once a week so I can't sort it out. Paying for a machine I can't even use. I think an engineer should have come out set them all up and given us a demonstration as all my staff were frightened to use them.

22 November 2013
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Reply from www.cardsave.net

Dear Theresa

We are really sorry that you have experienced these issues with the chip and pin machines.

Our Merchant Support Department have tried contacting you today to assist with your query, unfortunately at present they have been unable to reach you. They will continue to call until they have been spoken to you and help resolve your issues.


Clive Kahn, Chief Executive

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

poor attention to detail

it took far too many phone calls to get Card Save and Streamline to sort our trading name, type of company and address details, so much so, to the point that I know that the money is going into the right account and I can't be bothered to check the details they have on file, as I know it will lead to more phone calls and apologies.

22 November 2013
Unprompted review
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Reply from www.cardsave.net

Mr Darbyshire

We are sorry that you feel our process has let you down on this occasion.

Please be reassured that your feedback will help us to continuously improve our level of service to you and other Cardsave merchants.

If you need to speak to a member of our customer service team to assist you with anything further please call us at your convenience.

Clive Kahn, Chief Executive

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Charge you for things that don't work

We had a contract I was happy with. Had no problems but then never had to deal with customer services. We opened a second shop and asked for a temporary terminal with the view that we would be taking a second long term contract at a later date. The terminal didn't work I spend over 6 hours on the phone to technical support who told me each time the problem was sorted only to have the same problem shortly afterwards. I called to cancel the contract as the terminal wasn't working and I couldn't take payments - I only had the terminal a matter of days. I was told that I would only receive £102 of the £204 spent on getting the terminal. I was told I could not speak to a supervisor and I could not speak to anyone else. I will be cancelling our contract on the 12th January when it is up and be going with Paypal who have so far had a fault less service. We are opening a 3rd shop and I am aware of the amount of money Cardsave will be loosing from us, but they don't care. Well dont card save loosing what will be around £3600 per year in charges for a £102 charge.

20 November 2013
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Reply from www.cardsave.net

Dear Colin

Thank you for your review and taking the time to discuss your issues with our complaints team today, i'm glad that a fair resolution has been reached.

Clive Kahn, Chief Executive

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

POOR COMMUNICATION!!!

We applied for the service with CARDSAVE at the end of October 2013. Within days of signing up we had an email asking for feedback which to me is CRAZY as we hadn't even started using the service. ALARM BELLS then rang when we had a direct debit set up and received a letter informing us of our charges and when they will be taken from our bank, again we still hadn't been given the green light and started using the service. I tried contacting the sales rep who had visited us but he was almost IMPOSSIBLE to get hold of and became invisible to my calls after 2 weeks of trying. After weeks with no answers enough was enough so I called customer services and to my complete HORROR I discovered my company had been REJECTED with no explanation. I can only imagine the sales rep is on commission and lost interest when our account didn't go through. I find the experience a total WASTE OF TIME and would not recommend CARDSAVE as there are other companies out there that offer a far superior service with better customer care and after-sales.

18 November 2013
Unprompted review
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Reply from www.cardsave.net

Mr King,

I recognise your frustration at your application being declined, however all applications go through a necessary Streamline authorisation process.

I also apologise if you felt that the direct debit facility was set up too early. We always set up these facilities as soon as possible to ensure that there are no delays once the application to Streamline is accepted. We take the risk of the application not being accepted in order to maximise customer service.

No charges have been levied through the Direct debit facility which has now been cancelled.

Clive Kahn, Chief Executive

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Promised a lot delivered not so much, returning calls might help

Don't promise what you can't deliver.
Return calls even if just to say I'm on the case

12 November 2013
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Reply from www.cardsave.net

Good Morning Mr Hussey,

Thank you for taking the time to let us know your concerns, we would like to apologise that you have not received a call back.
The representative you have been calling as unfortunately been away from the business and was unable to return your call.

We have been in touch with you since your review and will continue to provide you with an update with all progress made.

If you do need to contact us again please contact our Customer Services team who will be more than happy to assist you with your query.

Clive Kahn, Chief Executive

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good service and knowledge

Good service and good customer service. I searched many different companies for a card machine for my business and this one was the best offer and worked out the cheapest. I can't wait to receive my card machine for my business. Thanks again,

Fiona Stirling

12 November 2013
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Assumed it would be like changing utilities- it wasn't !

The spiel led me to believe that the changeover would be handled by cardsave including severance from the previous supplier, as utility companies do. This was not the case, and I ended up with two simultaneous contracts. It cost me several hundred pounds to annul the new contract, as i held cardsave to blame as no mention was made that I would have to cancell my supplier myself. Perhaps cancellation costs should form part of the quotation !!!

7 November 2013
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Reply from www.cardsave.net

Dear Mr Robert Cameron,

Thank you for giving your feedback, this allows us to grow as a business and understand our customers needs. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience you have experienced. We appreciate the circumstances you are in, unfortunately Cardsave do not have any authority to discuss, amend or close your accounts with other providers due to data protection outlined in your Cardsave agreement

Clive Kahn, Chief Executive

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad Salesmen!

Just like [name] I was not advised of the cancellation policy by the salesman. I told him that I needed the terminal for no more than 12 months. After the 12 months they put up our payments and demanded £350 to cancel the account! Needless to say I've put in a complaint about the dodgy sales techniques.

6 November 2013
Unprompted review
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Reply from www.cardsave.net

Dear Karl

Thank you for your review, i appreciate your frustrations. As explained in previous reviews the cancellation process is present in your Terms & Conditions and available to you from the start of your agreement. For ease of reference please find explanation below;

For the merchant’s convenience the Cardsave Agreement renews automatically each year on the anniversary of the signing date unless the merchant gives notice at least 30 days prior to an anniversary date.

Merchant Example: If the agreement is signed on 31st October 2012 you are committed up until the 31st October 2013. You can cancel by serving notice for the agreement to end on the 31st October 2013 as long as such notice is sent in writing to Cardsave to arrive on or before 30th September 2013.

An early settlement fee will only apply if the merchant leaves Cardsave prior to an anniversary date. In this case the fees are £150 (excluding VAT) for each terminal or Online facility and the balance of the monthly membership fees outstanding from the date of cancellation to the next anniversary date. Early settlement fee represents Cardsave’s costs for early termination. It may be beneficial for a merchant to maintain membership status by continuing to pay membership fees up until the anniversary date and thus avoid the £150 (excluding VAT) charge per terminal or Online facility.

I hope this helps you understand these charges.

Clive Kahn, Chief Executive.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Cardsave are arrogant and aggressive. You must read the fine print

We run a small Cake business. Recently our terminal broke down and was replaced. At the time of requesting a new one and then at time of delivery, there was no mention of the need to keep the old terminal, so we disposed of it.
Today a week after the replacement, we had a call saying a Courier would collect the old terminal. When informed it had been thrown away we were presented with a bill for £600.
Despite Cardsave recognising that they had not communicated with us, at any point, about the return and that the delivery courier could have picked up the old terminal, they are hiding behind the small print and insisting on the payment £600. The attitude by the staff has been both arrogant and aggressive.
Update to compaint
I am pleased to advise that following a discussion today our issue has been resolved

5 November 2013
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Survey before I've received my product?????

I have not even received my product yet and I'm getting a Survey????

I ordered my product 2 weeks ago and i was told it would be 7 days!

5 November 2013
Unprompted review
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Reply from www.cardsave.net

Dear Mr Housley

Thank you for your feedback, a member of our Customer Services Team as since called you and discussed your concerns.

I trust that the information provided was satisfactory and a positive resolution agreed.

Please do contact us if we can be any further assistance.

Clive Kahn, Chief Executive.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Speedy

Delighted at the speed and, professionalism demonstrated on the phone and by Ian who came down to my office.

Thanks

5 November 2013
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

00000

Can't give any information
We do not have the Machines to operate credit cards yet
Please contact me after I got a bit of service
We are still waiting for the card machines to arrive !!!

4 November 2013
Unprompted review
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Reply from www.cardsave.net

Dear Mr Levy

Thank you for your feedback, we have since been in touch with you regarding your concerns and it seems like we require some additional information from you.

Once we have this information we can get you Card facility up and running for you.

Please do contact us if we can be any further assistance.

Clive Kahn, Chief Executive.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unfair Charges & Dreadful Customer Service

We have used them for 2 years, and while we never had any problems to begin with, now that we have swapped to a much cheaper deal with another company they have tried to bill us £370 to leave! The salesmen obviously don't tell you about any of these charges when you sign up, because they would have no customers! Also they never send out a contract renewal each year. In fact my invoice is dated 30th October, but when I asked to cancel it they decided that is was actually 22nd, therefore I would have to pay for 1 whole years membership! On top of that is the £150 for the terminal, which they also want returned to them!
The customer service is useless and very unhelpful, I asked to speak to a manager and was told that the managers don't speak to customers! What a great policy!
I really warn everyone - don't sign a contract - AVOID!!!

REPLY TO BELOW -
Thank you for explaining your unfair company policies in more detail - isn't it a shame that your staff don't explain any of this when signing up!
I find it hard to believe that you take the time to reply to a review on here, but not you, nor none of your managers will speak to me on the telephone! I can't believe you suggest I keep my membership for another year - that is not a solution.
I still stand by my previous advice - AVOID!

4 November 2013
Unprompted review
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Reply from www.cardsave.net

Dear Rachel,

Thank you for your feedback, please accept our apologies that you are unhappy with the costs to close your account. Please let me explain the procedure to you, this can also be found in your Cardsave Terms & Conditions. For the merchant’s convenience the Cardsave Agreement renews automatically each year on the anniversary of the signing date unless the merchant gives notice at least 30 days prior to an anniversary date.

Merchant Example: If the agreement is signed on 31st October 2012 you are committed up until the 31st October 2013. You can cancel by serving notice for the agreement to end on the 31st October 2013 as long as such notice is sent in writing to Cardsave to arrive on or before 30th September 2013.

An early settlement fee will only apply if the merchant leaves Cardsave prior to an anniversary date. In this case the fees are £150 (excluding VAT) for each terminal or Online facility and the balance of the monthly membership fees outstanding from the date of cancellation to the next anniversary date. Early settlement fee represents Cardsave’s costs for early termination. It may be beneficial for a merchant to maintain membership status by continuing to pay membership fees up until the anniversary date and thus avoid the £150 (excluding VAT) charge per terminal or Online facility.

I hope this helps you understand these charges.

Clive Kahn, Chief Executive.

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