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StepChange: Debt advice reviews

Name: Debt advice
Rating: 4.92 (18661 reviews)

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4.92

Based on 18,661 reviews, last reviewed 10th Jul 2026

126000% 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

StepChange have helped me become debt free, I comple... StepChange have helped me become debt free, I completed the budget form and entered in the amount that I owed and they gave me a plan to pay off my de... Read more Reviewed on: 10th 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.

Awards

Company of the year 2025

Awarded to the consumer credit company rated highest in customer reviews.
Best financial support provider 2025

Awarded to the financial support provider rated highest in customer reviews.

StepChange Debt advice reviews (18661)

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

Best phone call you will make

I would really be lost and in a Bad place if it wasn’t for Stepchange Thank you so much Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

Stepchange are on your side, call them!

I was so nervous about contacting Stepchange for help but they were so helpful and friendly, they want to make sure you have enough money for all your everyday needs before you allocate anything to debts. They are on your side. They deal with all the companies for you to arrange repayments. They really do lift the burden from your shoulders. Highly recommended. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

So easy to speak to someone real and not kept on hol...

So easy to speak to someone real and not kept on hold for what seems to be ages also very helpful and prepared to listen and really understanding. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

Stepchange saved my life

Stepchange saved my life as i was in despair, scared and stressed. They helped me get organised and still made it affordable so i could live. They contacted all the companies i owed money to and negotiated the payment plan, i feel.more in control and i know I have an end date to becoming debt free. Other companies wanted to charge me, but i couldnt afford anything. Step change helped me free and it was a life saver. I cant thank them enough. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

I owe a large amount of money, and at the point of d...

I owe a large amount of money, and at the point of desperation this company came through for me. When I can pay more I do and when I can't They reduce it so I can still live. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

from despair believing there was no way out.

from despair believing there was no way out......then i tried stepchange and i could see a light at the end of the dark tunnel i was in....if they can help me ...i promise they can help you ....please don`t think your alone .......reach out....you have nothing to lose and peace of mind to gain ......... Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

My ex-husband left me with huge debts.

My ex-husband left me with huge debts. I contacted StepChange as a last resort. They helped be budget my repayments, and created a way of cleaning my debts over time. They truly are lifesavers. Thank you StepChange Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

I was in panic mode when I contacted Stepchange.

I was in panic mode when I contacted Stepchange. Following my conversation and the debt repayment scheme, I felt more on top of things. My family was severely impacted by Covid the plan meant I was able to continue to help them. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

With out the support and a listening ear I would of...

With out the support and a listening ear I would of crumbled, my mental health was not good, I found myself on my own with 3 children under 14 years of age, ill health hit and I did not know where to turn, these wonderful people saved me Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

So grateful to StepChange.

I went from having a well paid job to not. I accrued debts I wasn’t covering the interest on every month. I was drowning. Owning my problem, the reality check of writing it down was really helpful. I got an affordable debt management plan. The annual reviews are great too, you can increase or decrease payments realistically. (Or just ring if circumstances change. I recommended StepChange to my son, and he has a DMP too. I have now paid mine off and am solvent for the first time in my life. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

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