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Name: Debt advice
Rating: 4.92 (18618 reviews)

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4.92

Based on 18,618 reviews, last reviewed 12th Jun 2026

187250% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

1500% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

97%

Latest highest rating:

5

Professional, Supportive and Life Changing Help The support I received was reassuring during a stressful time, and the process was straightforward and easy to follow. Thanks to their guidance, I now... Read more Reviewed on: 12th June 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

WOULD NOT RECOMMEND Very poor level of service. I haven't had a reply to an email or chase ups for almost 2 months. They have said they haven't received payments when the... Read more Reviewed on: 10th 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 (18618)

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

Saving my life

I’ve given a review title saving my life which is very true about eight years ago I was in a financial mess I had maxed out up to eight credit cards and couldn’t afford the cost of my sons wedding in Cyprus I had to borrow the money from my partner I was only paying the minimum on my credit cards and every month my balance was not going down I contacted step change for support and supplied you with my card details it worked out that I owed just short of £38000 I really didn’t know I owed that much stepchange sorted out a payment plan based on my wages and outgoings the interest on the cards stopped and I was able to slowly reduce my debts I’m still about a year away but now it’s down to just over £1500 when covi hit you reduced my payments by half you cannot understand how grateful I am and I have recommended you to my friends thankyou so much for the help you provided I will forever be grateful Reviewed on: 11th May 2024

Stephanie were brilliant when I first asked for thei...

Stephanie were brilliant when I first asked for their help. Practical, non judgemental advice and support. I have been under their care for a few years now and continue steadily, with their help, to pay my debts off. Reviewed on: 11th May 2024

Help When You Need It Most

Very experienced and knowledgeable staff helped me and my family get out of a very difficult situation and we are now debt free. Reviewed on: 11th May 2024

A godsend in this current climate

Like many in the current economic climate, I have been experiencing financial difficulties, with the anxieties that these have invoked. The advisor that I spoke with at StepChange did much to reassure me and provided no-nonsense advice for getting my finances back in some sort of order. The relief that I felt at getting my concerns voiced and listened to, with the practical steps suggested that I take have helped lift some of the pressure that I have been feeling. There’s still a long way to go, but now that I’ve made the first ‘step’ then I feel less anxious about tomorrow. The service that they provide (and it’s free) is a godsend to individuals like myself who are feeling the impact of this current government’s economic policy, where those with little are being squeezed ever tighter. Reviewed on: 10th May 2024

I've got mental health back.

they don't judge you and are trained in the Law. You learn how to manage with what you have.. It's how are grandparents lived. You appreciate life with less money but enough to get by. You are not alone and they are a life saver. I'm still paying small amounts, I still owe thousands with the bank but they support your back. Reviewed on: 10th May 2024

Post bereavement finacial debt

I got myself in financial trouble when my husband died and StepChange were able to reassure me that I actually wasn’t in as much trouble as I thought, they were very sympathetic and understanding and have sorted out a payment plan that I can afford. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation Reviewed on: 10th May 2024

I was on a Debt Management Plan for Many Years..

I was on a Debt Management Plan for some Years but they helped me by working out what i could Afford to pay Each Month and I Payed it Each Month and having regular Review's making sure I could afford my Commitment, StepChange Contacted my Debtors there were Three and gave them my statement of Earnings and what i had left over to pay between them and they accepted it, As i mentioned i had regular review's and Eventually i was Debt Free. Before i had contacted StepChange I contacted my Debtors and Offered what i could Afford They wouldn't accept it, As StepChange is a reputable Debt Management Organisation My Debtors accepted my Payment Plan and it was less than i Offered in the beginning, But Eventually i was Debt-Free and I Love it. It's Such a Relief, I am Really Thankful for the Help i Received From StepChange they made it so Easy and i would recommend them to any one that had Debt Problems. Reviewed on: 10th May 2024

Help me every time I have had a problem with compani.es

Help me every time I have had a problem with companies and take worry away from dealing with problems myself. SOME COMPANIES TRY AND BROW BEAT YOU INTO SENDING THEM MORE MONEY and I can pass problems onto StepChange and know they will sort this out for me. Reviewed on: 10th May 2024

Fantastic 5*

Absolutely been a god send, I have no more money worries as stepchange see to all my stress dealing with my debts, amazing honestly. Reviewed on: 10th May 2024

Paid off debt quicker than the schedule.

Paid off debt quicker than the schedule. Even received overpayment back promptly. Very thankful for helping during the difficult pandemic period. I have a newfound respect for this service which I am certain is changing lives positively. Using the online portal was simple and reassuring whilst watching the total amount owed whittle away Reviewed on: 10th May 2024

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