Rapid Online - Rapid Electronics
Rapid Electronics, which trades online as Rapid Online, supplies electronic components, cables, connectors, tools and industrial equipment from Colchester in Essex. It has been in business since 1979 and is now part of the Conrad Electronic group. Its customers range from engineers and industrial firms to schools, colleges and hobbyists building their own projects.
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- Student discountRapid Online offers a 15% student discount on full-priced items. Some sources mention 10% for students and educators.
- NHS discountConflicting information, but some sources suggest potential NHS discounts and savings up to 20%. Other sources state no specific NHS discount is currently offered.
- Free delivery over £30Top your basket up past £30 and delivery costs nothing.
- Click & CollectSkip delivery fees by collecting in store.
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About Rapid Online - Rapid Electronics
Parts for projects large and small
The core stock is what a circuit needs: integrated circuits, semiconductors, resistors and capacitors. Around that sit cables, connectors, tools for assembly and repair, and heavier industrial equipment. Rapid is an approved reseller of Raspberry Pi's industrial products, which makes it a handy source of single-board computers and accessories. Many of its lines are made or assembled in Britain.
Ordering and delivery
Delivery is free once an order passes £30, and same-day dispatch is available. Click and collect is offered, and there is a trade counter. Visa, Mastercard and PayPal are taken, while schools, colleges, universities and businesses can also buy on invoice. Education buyers get special pricing, students get a discount on full-price items, and bigger orders attract bulk pricing.
If something goes wrong
Tell Rapid within 30 days of delivery if goods arrive wrong, damaged or faulty. The same applies to wrong quantities or items ordered in error. The team will replace items or sort out problems such as lead times and delays. Technical staff can also advise on picking components or planning a project.
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Rapid Online - Rapid Electronics quick facts
| Free delivery | On orders over £30 |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Free delivery over threshold, same-day dispatch available |
| Returns | Notify Rapid Electronics within 30 days of delivery for incorrect, damaged, faulty, over/under supplied, or erroneously ordered goods. They will replace items or resolve issues like lead times/delays. |
| Click & Collect | Yes |
| Payment methods | Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Invoice (education/business) |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Headquarters | Colchester, Essex |
| Parent company | Conrad Electronic |
| Stores | 1 (with trade counter) |
Rapid Online - Rapid Electronics contact
- Website
- rapidonline.com
- Phone
- 01onal 422 522
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
Rapid Online - Rapid Electronics FAQs
How long do I have to report a problem with a Rapid order?
Rapid asks to hear within 30 days of delivery about incorrect, damaged or faulty goods, or wrong quantities. It will then replace items or resolve the issue.
Can schools buy from Rapid Electronics on invoice?
Yes. Schools, colleges and universities get special pricing and can pay by invoice, an option that is also open to businesses.
Is there free delivery at Rapid Online?
Yes, on orders over £30. Same-day dispatch is available too, and click and collect suits anyone who would rather pick up an order.
Who owns Rapid Electronics?
Rapid Electronics is part of the Conrad Electronic group. The business was founded in 1979 and is based in Colchester, Essex.
