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Based on 14,720 reviews, last reviewed 16th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Amazing service Stepchange have been amazing help. Debt advice plan in place amazing customer service Reviewed on: 16th April 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

My payments are not aligned with the date required b... My payments are not aligned with the date required by the credit card which cased major attention on my credit rating report Reviewed on: 23rd June 2025
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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 (14720)

Review of the StepChange, Debt advice:

Dare to hope,!

5
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

Help me from sinking to surviving at a time that was...

5
Help me from sinking to surviving at a time that was crucial. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

StepChange"stepped" in and took charge

5
In total despair before StepChange"stepped" in and took charge and set up my debt plan,made it affordable so I could pay my debts and still manage to live Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

Understanding customer service

5
Very understanding customer service as money problems are always embarrassing but I felt very comfortable talking to Stepchange. No judgement just practical help Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

Stepchange are the best

5
Stepchange put my mind at rest, negotiated with all those that i owe so i could only pay what i can afford. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

StepChange literally changed my life.

5
To say that StepChange changed my life would be an understatement. I had amassed debts through no real fault of my own (reduced family income along with redundancy and a critical illness in my family), but was losing sleep and worrying about how I could possibly replay back what I owed. StepChange supported me with a realistic debt management plan with my creditors where I could afford monthly payments while stopping interest accruing at a frightening rate. I have almost paid it off now, but my credit score has already improved again which means I have options and hope for the future for me and my family. I should have made these decisions even earlier but was embarrassed. StepChange restored my dignity throughout the whole process - for the first time, I did not feel alone with dealing with my debts. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

StepChange have changed my life .

5
StepChange have been fantastic, they took the stress out of managing my debt which has really helped me. The process is easy to follow, the online portal is user friendly and has lots of information. They take you step by step through everything! I am so happy I decided to contact StepChange and they have really helped me to take charge of my finances and resolve my debt issues Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

Very very sorted out my financial problems ,huge rel...

5
Very very sorted out my financial problems ,huge relief. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

Staff are understanding and helpful I was at the sta...

5
Staff are understanding and helpful I was at the stage of not knowing what to do after I lost my job , these people saved my life Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

Simple, quick & reassuring

4
It's been great & fairly simple setting it up & them working out all the budgeting. Also slightly reassuring you have the support of someone else in these difficult times. Only slight negative I have is that is is difficult to speak to anyone/ get a response straight away to queries. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

always acting in my best interests

5
always acting in my best interests Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

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