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StepChange: Debt advice reviews

Name: Debt advice
Rating: 4.92 (18672 reviews)

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4.92

Based on 18,672 reviews, last reviewed 5th Aug 2026

65% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

29% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

97%

Latest highest rating:

5

They helped me a lot took pressure of off me so I no... They helped me a lot took pressure of off me so I now can relax and not have to worry about robbing Peter to pay Paul Reviewed on: 5th August 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

You can not get in touch over the phone unless it’s... You can not get in touch over the phone unless it’s early morning or you are in luck, meaning it would be time off work to call. When I have got throu... Read more Reviewed on: 22nd June 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.

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StepChange Debt advice reviews (18672)

Review of the StepChange, Debt advice:

Dare to hope,!

I have been very ill with cancer. During my treatments I took my eye off the ball as the saying goes. Was too ill to deal with post and many many calls from people demanding money. I was becoming paranoid about the phone,the postman. Well debts don’t go away I didn’t know where or who to turn to, my life was such a mess, I was even contemplating ending it all. A friend came here and said why don’t we ring Stepchange the debt charity. I had nothing to lose but from that very first call, they made me feel like we can sort this out together and took me through every single step. Every person I spoke with was efficient,nothing was too much trouble, kind and compassionate. Made me feel like perhaps I could live a life. Am not the only person this happens to. Quite a bit of paperwork which I found daunting but even if I was stuck on silly questions I always got a real person to speak with. I can’t praise them high enough Reviewed on: 27th August 2024

Amazing people

I would recommend step change to anyone going through the worry of debt, the staff are fabulous and you don’t feel judged Reviewed on: 16th July 2020

A step in the right direction, a change for good!

Following a very difficult divorce, I found myself swapped by mounting debts, which I was struggling to pay alone, despite my best efforts. This went on for some time, until I found out about Step-Change. I logged onto their website, but was struggling due to serious eyesight issues. I telephoned them, expecting to be chastised for my situation. This did not happen! The wonderful lady to whom I spoke could not have been more helpful and reassuring. One of the many things which I greatly appreciated was that not only was this lady extremely knowledgeable, but she fully listened to my concerns, and then patiently explained everything, spending quite some time going through my different options. Because of my eyesight issues, the lady offered to complete the paperwork/computer forms on my behalf, which I gratefully accepted. When the lady had all the information she needed, she ensured that the budget and plan suggested was achievable for me. I have suffered from serious depression for decades, and my financial situation was slowly pulling me in a negative direction. But at the end of the session, after speaking with that lady, I felt something I had not felt for a very long time. Hope. That is an incredibly very precious thing to give to someone. I have had cause to contact Step-Change a few times with queries, and they are always wonderfully helpful, and happy to assist. I honestly believe that I would not be here now, if not for all the kindness, advice, and support they have given me. And I know I am just one of many, many people who feel the same. Do they have my vote? Absolutely! 100% - Sue Reviewed on: 16th July 2020

Fantastic help

Stepchange has turned my life around. They are friendly and non-judgemental. Their site is easy to navigate and it has allowed me to get back on track with my finances Reviewed on: 16th July 2020

Top class help and advice

Couldn't have been more helpful very good help and advice rearly helped me Reviewed on: 16th July 2020

Help in need is help indeed

A great support at a troubled time in my life Reviewed on: 16th July 2020

Step Chsnge has made such a diffence to my life it has in regards to my finances putting my mind at rest

From the very beginning getting in touch with step change I was embarrassed about my debts not knowing where to turn. I was not judged in any way and felt very at ease talking to he lady over the phone who was very sympathtic to my situation and gave me all the help I needed a very big thank you Step Change . Reviewed on: 15th July 2020

Excellent service!

Excellent advice and customer service! Reviewed on: 15th July 2020

Excellent service to get you on the straight and narrow

Next month we will be debt free from all the problems consolidating, loans, compounded interest, that our younger lives caused us (kids, maternity etc) we've serviced 50k and next month every penny will have been paid back. Only step change can make this happen with a true directive to help you in your hours of need. Stop making it worse,,,,, speak to Stepchange. Wish we'd used them years before instead of trying to cover over the cracks! Reviewed on: 15th July 2020

Peace of Mind

Since I realised I needed help with my debts, I’ve used 2/3 different companies. All of whom have no longer trade, all of whom took a large amount of my monthly repayment for ‘management fee’. As StepChange are a charity, all of my money goes to my debts. This is an enormous help. I’ve always had friendly staff on the phone and great advice and I no longer feel the additional stress of having someone dealing with my debts that I don’t trust. An all round great company who I’d totally recommend ! Reviewed on: 15th July 2020

Takes away the stress

I have been with step change a few years now they are helpfull compasinate staff always there to help and talk if you need to Reviewed on: 15th July 2020

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