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StepChange: Debt advice reviews

Name: Debt advice
Rating: 4.92 (16835 reviews)

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4.92

Based on 16,835 reviews, last reviewed 21st May 2026

101950% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

900% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

97%

Latest highest rating:

5

Life savers I was very worried about how much I owed, then StepChange came to the rescue. Very helpful and friendly staff. The app is very easy to use. Reviewed on: 21st May 2026

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.

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 (16835)

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

Room for improvement

Very goog experience but a few things can improve. If Step Change can help nagotiate an early settlement figure with the creditors, it would be good. We had to do this ourselves with little success as we were not experienced or good enough to. Also StepChanbge should try to calll us more on importance updates. The budget plan should be easier to use and van be quite daunting to use. Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

Very Trustworthy & Helpful

They are so helpful, most of it is done online. Very easy to use and they are a charity so its free. Completely trustworthy. Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

Took me from a very desperate situation five years a...

Took me from a very desperate situation five years ago to only being 5 months away from debt free. Genuinely saved my life and I cannot recommend these people enough-if you have any problem with debt it will be the best thing you ever did! No judgement, just helpful and reassuring. Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

Lifesavers!

StepChange helped me see light at the end of the tunnel where previously there had been none. My debts had spiralled through my own stupidity and I couldn't see any clear way forward. The staff at StepChange were non-judgemental and helped me deliver a plan accepted by my creditors. It's going to be five years before my debts are cleared, but I sleep better knowing that I'm not going to get any threatening letters or callers. Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

I find them to be very helpful and understanding.

I find them to be very helpful and understanding. Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

StepChange took away the stress of my financial situ...

StepChange took away the stress of my financial situation and left me feeling more in control and less anxious. They don’t judge you, they just help you! Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

Don’t be afraid to make that first call to stepchange

Step change helped me see the light at the end of a very dark tunnel. The relief I felt the day I picked up the phone was unbelievable. I dreaded making the call but it was single handedly the best decision I’ve ever made. I’ve still got a long way to go to be debt free but I can sleep easy again and don’t dread the front door knocking or the phone ringing. Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

Very professional and understanding.

Very professional and understanding...Friendly staff who really seem to care and looking for the best way to help you out with your financial difficulties. Would recommend their service to anyone who needs financial help Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

I was struggling with multiple debts, I rang stepcha...

I was struggling with multiple debts, I rang stepchange feeling desperate thinking I could get no help, they were supportive immediately putting me at ease and stopping me from panicking. They told me my position was not unusual and that they could help me find a resolution Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

I was struggling with managing to pay my debts and I...

I was struggling with managing to pay my debts and I turned to Stepchange to help me find the best solution. At first I felt embarrassed at my situation but the lady who answered my call was very caring, understanding and reassuring. It wasn't too long before we worked out the best solution for me and I began to feel more positive regarding my situation. It was the most important I made in a long time. I just wish I had done it sooner and saved myself a lot of sleepless nights due to worry and anxiety. Thank you Stepchange Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

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