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Based on 16,765 reviews, last reviewed 14th May 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Step ahead of the rest. I have been with Stepchange now for some years and the whole experience has been excellent. I was in a very difficult situation yet just one call with... Read more Reviewed on: 14th May 2026
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Terry Blake

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 (16765)

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

Stepchange have helped me so much after getting into...

5
Stepchange have helped me so much after getting into trouble with my debts, they talked me through my budget and what i spend my money on so we could create o budget for my lenders, nothing is ever too much trouble with them I’ve found, a really worthwhile excessive if your struggling, I would definitely recommend stepchange Reviewed on: 18th May 2024

Great service when you are in crisis

5
When I was in real difficult time, Step change help was very great Reviewed on: 18th May 2024

Pleasingly sympathetic and non judgemental.

5
Pleasingly sympathetic and non judgemental. They fully understood my situation and provided me with a considered outcome. Reviewed on: 18th May 2024

Always been very helpful and offered good advice

5
Always been very helpful and offered good advice Reviewed on: 18th May 2024

Fantastic organisation and DMP very useful for me

5
I came across StepChange in 2017 when I was unemployed and had significant debt. I spoke to a rep and informed them of my situation and how I was unable to apply for bankruptcy due to my intended career. They were very helpful on the call and introduced me to DMP. I started with very small monthly payments whilst unemployed and this went up when I got a job or promotion. I got a default on my account which lasted for 6 years but I was fine with that because the DMP meant I didn’t have to worry too much about money. I made my final payment recently and although it was a long journey. I’m glad it’s been dealt with. Would highly recommend StepChange and their DMP process Reviewed on: 18th May 2024

After initial contact I left the first phone convers...

5
After initial contact I left the first phone conversation from a feeling of loss not knowing where to turn and ended up with the massive weight of debt and no resolution removed from my shoulders once StepChange took on the debts and contacted the creditors to plan out an acceptable payment plan. Truly life saving organisation. Reviewed on: 18th May 2024

Life changing help when needed.

5
We had built up debt steadily over several years. Step Change helped us to honestly assess our incoming and outgoings. They helped us to stop paying interest on those debts. The phone calls from debtors stopped. It has taken years but we have steadily and affordably repayed our debts. We will be debt free (apart the mortgage) in less than a year. We cannot speak highly enough and would highly recommend using Step Change to anyone. No intrusive phone calls, realistic budgets and always someone to speak to. Reviewed on: 18th May 2024

I was really struggling with my finances, when I cal...

5
I was really struggling with my finances, when I called step change they went through everything and took the time with me to sort it and give me the best advice for my circumstances. So much pressure and stress was relieved from dealing with them. I could not have done it without them. Staff are always warm and helpful nothing ever to much and never feel judged for my circumstances. Reviewed on: 18th May 2024

if you listen to their advice you WILL see the light...

5
if you listen to their advice you WILL see the light at the end of the scary tunnel of debt. I can't thank them enough. Just be honest with them and yourself. Reviewed on: 18th May 2024

Very helpful and not judgemental with regards to mon...

5
Very helpful and not judgemental with regards to money situation Reviewed on: 18th May 2024

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