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StepChange: Debt advice reviews

Name: Debt advice
Rating: 4.92 (18671 reviews)

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4.92

Based on 18,671 reviews, last reviewed 30th Jul 2026

75720% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

1600% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

97%

Latest highest rating:

5

It was good. It was good. Staff communication etc… Reviewed on: 30th July 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 (18671)

Review of the StepChange, Debt advice:

Step change is outstanding so effective

I have reduced my indebtedness within a short period and look forward to wiping it completely Reviewed on: 5th August 2021

Peace of mind

Before going with stepchange, I was almost at breaking point, but since day one, I have felt at ease and don't have to worry about debt at all, in fact I am almost at the end of my journey with them, so so pleased I contacted them , best group ever. Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

the debt change charity

the above charity has helped me immensly through difficult times and really I could not have done it without their help. the people on the telephone are so nice and helpful and will guide you all the way . Lorraine Bell Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

Totally Supportive

I have been with Stepchange for a few years now and I can honestly say that they have been suppotive of me in all the challenges life has thrown at me. They have always been so understanding when there has been a change in my financial situation and they are so easy to talk to. They go out of their way to make you feel that there is nothing to be ashamed of and more importantly ,that they are there to help you. I can honestly say that they found a way out of the dark well I was in and pulled me up inot the light again. Thank you Stepchange for always being there for me. It make take me many years to pay my debts off but I know Stepchange has my best interest at heart. Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

Supportive, easy to use, brilliamt!

Stepchange are great, all call handlers are polite, knowledgable, reassuring. Website is great for keeping track and loads of pertinent advice is given. Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

Excellent, fair and compassionate service

Found StepChange very professional, caring and fair. They have taken the stress out of debt and made repayments affordable. Sense of achievement in knowing I'm able to pay off my debts. Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

Amazing company

Ive been with step change a few years now,very helpful,and the staff are freindly when I need to talk to them about my dmp,so glad I chose these guys Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

Always helpful.

I've never had bad advice from them, they're always prompt and supportive, and they've ended much of the harassment that goes with 'recovery'. Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

The greatest help you need when your in financial trouble

When I found myself in financial trouble I didn’t no what to do I was so worried that I was thinking of taking my life I just couldn’t handle the trouble I was in really I’m not proud to say that but I just didn’t no what to do Then I was told about stepchange oh my good god the put my brain at ease told me to carm down & we can work through this yes I do feel ashamed of my debt & I want to pay back what I owed I just could not believe that there was charities like this out there I’ve never been so relieved of how they put me to rest I’m now paying back my debts at a arrange payment that I can handle & if I carnt make a payment & start getting worried about things I ring them up & the friendly people at the end of the phone help me come to some kind of agreement I’ve never been so relieved in my life I’m so glad of stepchange help I could never say thank you enough basically they saved my life really & I never new there was charities out there like this just thank you so much from the bottom of my heart... I personally would do anything I could to help them in rasing any funds to help them survive as they do not get any help from the government not a penny they all give up there spare time to help people like me ..... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SAVING MY LIFE & HELPING ME IN MY MOMENT OF NEED ..... Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

Should have contacted sooner

I was in a very dark place with my debts and not facing up to the problems we had, I felt i was alone and had noone to talk to. After speaking to Stepchange they helped so much and we have now been our plan for 6 months and its nice seeing i am making progress with the level of debt reducing. I should have called them sooner. The process was very easy and the advisers I spoke to on the phone didn't judge me. I have learnt now to manage my money better. Thank you Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

Simply put they are life savers/changers.

WHENEVER i HAVE HAD CAUSE TO CONTACT THEM THEY HAVE ALWAYS DONE EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO ASSIST ME. Reviewed on: 10th July 2020

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