Bulk review

Updated September 30, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Bulk suits lifters and everyday gym users who want a wide range of sports nutrition at a clear entry price of £29.99. It sells across GB, IE and CZ and is third-party tested, with 30 days to change your mind, so the trade-off is range size rather than depth in any one line.

Key facts

Best for
Wide sports nutrition range at a modest entry price
Price from
£29.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price per serving
€0.33 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Protein per serving (g)
23 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Third-party tested
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Certifications
Informed-sport (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Flavours (flavours)
20 to 24 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
GB, IE, CZ, DK, DE, ES, FR, IT, NL, AT, PL, PT, RO, CH, SE (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Sports Supplements Limited t/a Bulk (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United Kingdom (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2006 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Whey protein, Plant protein, Creatine, Pre workout, Electrolytes, Meal replacement, Protein bars, Mass gainer
Official website
bulk.com

Supplements

Price from
£29.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price per serving
€0.33 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Third-party tested
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Certifications
Informed-sport (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Money-back period
30 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
GB, IE, CZ, DK, DE, ES, FR, IT, NL, AT, PL, PT, RO, CH, SE (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Sports Supplements Limited t/a Bulk (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United Kingdom (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2006 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Whey protein, Plant protein, Creatine, Pre workout, Electrolytes, Meal replacement, Protein bars, Mass gainer
Diets
Vegetarian, Halal

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
Xfacebook.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Entry pricing starts at £29.99, keeping the first order easy to place for a new customer
  • Range spans whey protein, plant protein and creatine under one roof
  • Products are third-party tested and carry informed sport
  • Pure whey protein lists 23 g per serving with 20 to 24 flavours to choose from
  • Sells into GB, IE and CZ from a GB base, so a wider reach than most single-market brands

Cons

  • Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line listed
  • £29.99 is a starting price for one product, not a full range price for a routine
  • Protein per serving of 23 g sits below the 24 typical of the protein powders ranking
  • The range is skewed to sports nutrition, narrower than Myvitamins on everyday vitamins

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Who it suits

  • Lifters and gym users buying protein or creatine as their main range
  • People in the United Kingdom, IE and CZ who want one site for sports nutrition rather than several
  • Vegetarian and halal buyers, since vegetarian and halal are covered

Who should look elsewhere

  • Plant-only buyers, as HUM Nutrition covers plant protein and creatine if you want a plant-first list
  • Everyday vitamin and supplement shoppers, as Myvitamins lists whey protein, creatine and electrolytes alongside sports lines

How it compares on our data

On price from, Bulk sits at 32 of 66 brands ranked, so the entry figure is competitive without being the cheapest on the table. That matters most for a first order, where the starting price sets the tone of what a basket will cost. On protein per serving, Bulk ranks 23 of 43, which is a different picture: the powders themselves are solid rather than outstanding, sitting close to the 24 typical of the protein powders ranking. The cost score part reads 9.3 against an overall 9, and the trust part reads 8.5. Read together, the numbers point to a brand that is strong on access and price and good, without being top of the field, on formulation strength.

Prices

There is no subscription structure to decode. Bulk is a direct range sale, so the price you judge is the price on the tub. Pure whey protein starts at £29.99, and across the site the entry figure is the number to compare when checking whether a first order feels cheap. Cost per serving tells a different story by product: the complete multivitamin complex works out at €0.33 per serving, which is a good illustration of why serving cost varies so widely between a scoop of protein and a tablet. Against the field, site price per serving runs €0.01 to €17.53 with a midpoint of €1.17, so Bulk's figures should be read as product-specific rather than brand-wide. If you want a second read on the same shelf, Body Attack lists its whey protein from €29.99, which gives a clean like-for-like check.

Core features

The range is the main feature. whey protein, plant protein and creatine covers the sports nutrition shelf end to end, from whey and plant protein through creatine, pre-workout, electrolytes, meal replacement, bars and mass gainers, which means a training block can be covered from one basket. On formulation, pure whey protein delivers 23 g per serving and comes in 20 to 24 flavours, so repeat orders are unlikely to become a chore. Testing is stated plainly: products are third-party tested, with informed sport listed for the sports nutrition range. Dietary fit is narrower than the range, covering vegetarian and halal. Support runs on email, chat and help centre, and returns are handled within 30 days, which is a straightforward policy for a range bought in bulk.

How Bulk compares

Where Bulk is available

Available
Austria, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does Bulk cost to start with?+

Pure whey protein starts at £29.99, and that is the figure worth weighing against other brands before a first order. Cost per serving is listed separately, so check both together rather than assuming the entry price describes a full routine. There is no plan tier to compare against it.

How much is a serving?+

Serving cost depends on the product, and the complete multivitamin complex comes in at €0.33 per serving. Site-wide, serving costs run €0.01 to €17.53 with a midpoint of €1.17. Protein scoops sit well above a tablet, which is normal across this shelf.

Are Bulk products tested by anyone else?+

Yes, products are third-party tested, and informed sport is listed for the sports nutrition range. That certification is what competitors on this list tend to point to, so it is worth checking when comparing against a brand with a lighter testing claim. Across the site, 85.6% of brands carry a third-party tested mark.

How much protein is in a serving?+

The pure whey protein line gives 23 g per serving. In the protein powders ranking, the median is 24 and the range runs 15 to 40, so this sits near the middle rather than the top.

What can I actually buy from Bulk?+

The range covers whey protein, plant protein and creatine, which runs from whey and plant protein to creatine, pre-workout, electrolytes, meal replacement, bars and mass gainers. Creatine and pre-workout lines also sit alongside the €0.33 per serving reference point. It is a sports nutrition shelf, not a full pharmacy or clinic.

Which countries does Bulk ship to?+

Bulk sells into GB, IE and CZ and is based in the United Kingdom, trading as Sports Supplements Limited t/a Bulk. It has been operating since 2006. If you sit outside that list, check the site before ordering, since delivery coverage is the first thing to confirm.

How do I get help or return something?+

Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so there is a help centre, email and live chat rather than a phone line. Returns are covered for 30 days, which is helpful on a range bought in bulk. Site-wide, 67.5% of brands offer phone support, so this is a fair trade-off.

Are there vegan or vegetarian options?+

Vegetarian and halal are both covered under vegetarian and halal. Vegan options are thinner, so if you are plant-only, HUM Nutrition may serve you better since it lists plant protein and creatine with a plant-first focus. Across the site, 76.6% of brands carry vegan options, so the category is well served elsewhere.

Sources

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

What changed

  • September 30, 2026: axisScores offer was 9.0, now 8.9
  • September 30, 2026: axisScores trust was 8.7, now 8.5
  • September 30, 2026: score was 9.1, now 9.0

Bulk

Wide sports nutrition range at a modest entry price

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