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Considering 275 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many people found the application process to be straightforward and easy to use, with some appreciating the quick turnaround for expedited services. Reviewers also noted the convenience of having an alternative photo ID, especially for those without a driving license. However, some people were dissatisfied with the service, particularly regarding payment and refunds. Many customers reported that money was taken upfront, and refunds were often denied even when the application process was not completed or the service was deemed unsatisfactory. There were also concerns about customer service, with some reviewers describing it as unhelpful or unresponsive, and the verification process was frequently cited as awkward and frustrating.

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Service

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Payment

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Refund

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User experience

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Like: card turned up Dislikes: - taking money before applicant has been through the application process - the application process seems to assume a smart phone is being used. Using a laptop deve... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Opted for fast turn around, service very quick. Only experienced issue with uploading a selfie, regardless of what I did to correct rejection issue, I could not get a totally evenly lit plain backgrou... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Amazing and immediate replies to emails! The same process as a passport really. As my son is SEND the photo/ digital section I found very difficult and stressful as it kept rejecting it. Trying to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My ID card arrived within 36 hours of applying. Be patient while applying because it has to be thorough, so that there are no margins for error, but it doesn't time out/expire while (taking time)... See more

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CitizenCard is the largest ID card provider in the UK with over 2 million cards issued. All CitizenCards display the PASS hologram endorsed by the Home Office and the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. In addition, our 18+ photo ID also displays the logos of the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and the UK Home Office's SIA (Security Industry Authority). CitizenCard is well-established as the UK’s most widely-recognised ID card. Even if you have a passport or driving licence, keep those IDs safe at home and apply for a CitizenCard for everyday ID and proof of age needs. CitizenCard can be used for domestic flights, entering festivals, bars & pubs, cinemas, casinos and in supermarkets or shops.


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3.0

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

2K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Citizen Card is excellent and it is…

The Citizen Card is excellent and it is definitely worth getting one as it really good for clubs night to. 10/10 top class and it also really good for id 🆔 in the bank 🏦 also it really helped me out.

15 September 2025
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this fantastic review.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful service

Awful service. I do not recommend it.

11 September 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're always keen to hear from our customers, so if you have specific feedback you'd like to provide us with, please email contact@citizencard.com.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Would give zero stars if possible. Applied and paid for the urgent 2 day card, it’s been weeks and still no card! I had no correspondence at all to say things were not ok and they needed more info etc! I have now requested a refund and they are refusing! They are a complete scam and so rude in Emails. I am now taking this further as they are charging for a service they do not provide. With the cost of living, throwing away £35 is unacceptable. If you offer an emergency 2 day service, you should provide this. They send back a generic terms and conditions and refuse to accept fault. DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THESE PEOPLE!!

That reply means NOTHING! If you have a problem with an application, then you need to communicate that! Not leave it weeks and weeks and not ask for more information. You are disgraceful robbing scumbags and as I said, I have now taken it further! You do not provide the service you offer, yet you take our money freely! Look at all the others on here that paid for an urgent service but have been left let down!! All I want is a refund for a service you say you provide but don’t!!! You cause unnecessary stress and upset and you should be utterly ashamed of yourselves!

STILL NO CARD OR REFUND! THEY HAVE ESSENTIALLY STOLEN MY MONEY AT THIS STAGE! With cost of living as it is and me suffering with health issues, being treated this way is an utter disgrace! I have literally begged for a refund at this stage! They do not provide the service offered! I truly cannot believe companies like this get away with stealing money! Date is now 29th of September!

3 September 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry to hear that you are not happy with our application process. As per our T&Cs the payment covers the cost of processing and verifying the application. Our urgent application process is a 1-2 working day process. All applications are subject to verification meaning if there are any issues with the application, this may delay the processing time. You can use multiple referees to get your application verified or use our Electronic ID Validation if you have a passport, driving licence or European National ID Card. Please email contact@citizencard.com and we should be able to help with your application.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Strict Service

I did struggle with the photo. Refused my photo twice. Other than very thorough process...

31 August 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this great review.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely useless

Paid for Urgent application , means bugger all to this lot absolutely useless or as I felt don’t give a shit. Took nearly a week to tell me need more info. Couldn’t verify my referee even though he’s a high court bailiff, kept asking same questions and when finally got it passed ! 24 hour postage turn into 3-4 days .

14 August 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry to hear that you are not happy with our application process. We must be able to verify and contact your referee before your application is able to be verified and your card is issued. As per our T&Cs the payment covers the cost of processing and verifying the application. Regarding postage, 1st class post is an aimed for next day delivery service, this is not guaranteed. You are given the option to pay for tracked 24 or special delivery. Please email contact@citizencard.com and we should be able to help with your application.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

As a daughter to a very old disabled…

As a daughter to a very old disabled schizophrenia man. Who's not allowed to drive and can't get a passport thought this was a good idea. But the process is ridiculous. He sent off everything and apparently the gp never signed his form.( he cant use a computer or understand how it works) The NHS don't give out personal email addresses . I did tell them this and provide what the gp surgery gave me. Whis clearly says nhs at the end. Its the surgery's one. I got another email back from citizen card stating its to generic and can't be used. Even though I provided phone numbers and email addresses. Absolutely shocking they can do this to an 79 year old man who just needs id to get a compensation cheque from the insurance people. Definitely not disability friendly for users they should read up on the law!!!

2 September 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry to hear that you are not happy with our application process. If an email address that multiple people have access to, for example a general surgery email address, it cannot be accepted for data protection reasons. As per our T&Cs the payment covers the cost of processing and verifying the application. Please email contact@citizencard.com and we should be able to help with your application.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Could not upload photo on system

Could not upload photo on system. Eventhough worked on other sites. Refused a refund as they sent two emails rejecting the photo that their system disapproved

19 August 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm sorry to hear about the issues surrounding uploading your applicant photo. Please email contact@citizencard.com for help from one of our customer service agents.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such a smooth experience

Such a smooth experience! So easy and simple ! Affordable and straightforward! 10/10

20 August 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great card

Great card to have for ID getting parcels etc so definitely worth it for me personally.

6 August 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this fantastic review.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't buy

I bought the urgent first time card for £35 and it didnt get to me till a week later when it was processed instantly and says it aims for next day delivery

I contacted them about it and asked for a refund and they peony blank were super unhelpful

26 August 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry to hear your card took longer than expected for Royal Mail to arrive in the post - please accept our apologies.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would give 0 if it was allowed

I would give 0 if it was allowed paid for 3 day fast track and a month later still waiting they claimed to have posted first class but it did not arrive and when I contacted them all they keep doing is emailing me asking for my address which I keep sending only for them to email me for my address no contact number so can’t speak to anyone beginning to think I have been scammed utterly useless

30 August 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm sorry to hear your card hasn't been delivered. Please email contact@citizencard.com to speak to our customer service team for assistance.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely useless

Absolutely useless. Might be handy for using in a shop but banks etc do not accept it as a form of ID.

30 August 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry to hear that your card has not been accepted. CitizenCard is a PASS-accredited ID scheme and is recognised as valid ID by the Home Office, Police and Trading Standards. Any CitizenCard can be confirmed as valid by retailers and other organisations at verify.citizencard.com or using the CitizenCard Verify app available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Please email contact@citizencard.com and we should be able to help.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I went for this for the cheaper option…

I went for this for the cheaper option in this rather than passport or driving licence. I've had both and both are well expired and i dont care to use either again. So at £18 I went for this even though it seems very poncy.

After trying to use it for id on 2 different occasions it both been rejected. Revolut and coinbase. So if you are getting this to confirm banking ID dont bother. As for ID, Im in my 40s so as far as age proof I couldn't care less. Just seems a pointless bit of plastic for just for kids to get into pubs

29 August 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry to hear that your card has not been accepted. CitizenCard is a PASS-accredited ID scheme and is recognised as valid ID by the Home Office, Police and Trading Standards. Any CitizenCard can be confirmed as valid by retailers and other organisations at verify.citizencard.com or using the CitizenCard Verify app available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Please email contact@citizencard.com and we should be able to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and easy

First of all, process was super easy. Simple. And fast. Second they did everything in line and accurate to the time they said it was going to take. 5 stars all across the board!

26 August 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this fantastic review.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid.ccept…

Took ages to get the system to accept my photo and passport page. After some time and after I had paid the £18.00 it retrospectively rejected my passport image. The image is not great but it got me to the USA and back. Wants me to start again. No chance. Save your money.

28 August 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry to hear that you are not happy with our application process. As per our T&Cs the payment covers the cost of processing and verifying the application. You can use multiple referees to get your application verified or use our Electronic ID Validation if you have a passport, driving licence or European National ID Card. The Electronic ID Validation is an automated process that sometimes requires few attempts to verify the submitted ID document. Please email contact@citizencard.com and we should be able to help with your application.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy with the service

Quick service and good communication

13 August 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this fantastic review.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't do anything

I have tried to apply for some form of ID called Post Office PASS and nothing has happened.

23 August 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry to hear that you are not happy with our application process but we need to verify your details before we issue you with an id card. Please email application@citizencard.com and we should be able to help with your application.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam.

I can't sign up for it at all. It keeps rejecting my image claiming that it's too small despite the file meeting the requirements of being a JPEG 640 x 480 image. Save your money and do not purchase this.

EDITED: I did reach out to them, like they suggest to do in their response, efore posting this review. They don't respond, don't let them fool you into thinking they'll help.

21 August 2025
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Reply from CitizenCard

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry to hear about the issues you are encountering. Please contact our customer service team on contact@citizencard.com and one of our agents will respond to your query.

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