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StepChange: Debt advice reviews

4.92
Based on 16,838 reviews, last reviewed 22nd May 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Amazing company, reassuring and truly life changing... Amazing company, reassuring and truly life changing when you can see no way forward Reviewed on: 22nd May 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

Wouldn't recommend The customer service team I find to be very slow in responding, and I have sometimes had to send the same information a few times as they have clearly... Read more Reviewed on: 9th May 2026
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About this product

StepChange offer free and impartial advice to people who want to be free of debt.

The StepChange team will take time to understand your situation and then give you tailored advice based on your circumstances. StepChange can support you through a wide range of debt solutions including debt management plans and IVAs.

StepChange debt advice reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used StepChange before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

StepChange Debt advice reviews (16838)

Review of the StepChange, Debt advice:

A friend told me about step change I was so worried...

5
A friend told me about step change I was so worried about my dept paying out more than I could I wouldn't no what I would of done without there help its Excellent service allows me to carry on without that worry . Reviewed on: 27th May 2025

Supportive, understanding and helpful

5
Everytime I ring up to discuss my worries about my finances, I feel supported listened to and I know the advice they give me is relevant and accurate. Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

Light at end of the tunnel

5
StepChange have helped me to begin getting my life back on track. The people I have spoken to/with in relation to setting up a debt management plan were incredibly helpful and reassuring. I'm now making progress without a worry to becoming debt free again. Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

Friendly, efficient, non-judgemental.

5
Excellent, quick, professional service. Understood my situation immediately,made the right recommendation, completed the process quickly and easily. Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

Step Change Compassionate and Helpful

5
The Step Change Charity do a fantastic job in supporting those most in need. Their help and guidance during my debt problems has been exceptional. I appreciate all the support I have been given over the last 2 years. Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

Good People

5
I found them very helpful and kind people Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

Best decision I ever made

5
The non-judgmental way in which the staff dealt with my enquiry and the help they gave me meant that a weight was lifted off my shoulders straight away. I no longer worry about receiving letters from debtors and know that my monthly payments are fair and affordable. Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

Life Savers

5
A health condition forced my work hours to drop, I had debt which was about to get out of control, I was helped to budget and satisfy my creditors, I feel in control of my life again. Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

Amazing service

4
Stepchange was recommended to me by my creditor, they have been so supportive and sorted everything out so quickly!! Thankyou!! Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

Life saving

5
I finally plucked up the courage to contact Stepchange after my business failed and my debts spiralled out of control. They spoke to me in a calm, non-patronising way and encouraged me to admit all my debt. They put me on an affordable DMP that has genuinely been a life saver. I’m still in debt but it no longer keeps me awake at night or leaves me that stressed out I can’t think straight. Thankyou so much Stepchange. Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

Friendly, supportive and impartial advice

5
Since I started my debt management plan in 2019, Stepchange have been the most supportive company you could ask for. They're extremely fair, you don't feel judged and a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders. I can now sleep at night knowing my debt is under control and honestly, I feel free. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone, if you're struggling even with 1 payment give them a call. I cried with relief. Reviewed on: 28th July 2022