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Based on 16,789 reviews, last reviewed 17th May 2026
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Latest highest rating:

4

takes the load off and is very straight forward takes the load off and is very straight forward Reviewed on: 17th May 2026
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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 (16789)

Review of the StepChange, Debt advice:

A friend told me about step change I was so worried...

5
A friend told me about step change I was so worried about my dept paying out more than I could I wouldn't no what I would of done without there help its Excellent service allows me to carry on without that worry . Reviewed on: 27th May 2025

A solution when I thought there wasn't one

5
Step change offed help when I thought I was in a situation that had no solution. They were extremely helpful, understanding, patient, none judging, and created a solution for my financial car crash I'd found myself in. I am now able to Repay my debts in an affordable manner that was tailored to my needs and removed the stress of debt allowing me to getbon with my life. Reviewed on: 13th July 2023

Life savers

5
Contacted these guys as my debt was out of control and they have worked with me to help me manage my money and pay what I owe in a manageable way and time frame. Always quick to answer my calls and provide me with a solution and information which makes my life a lot easier than it was and have no worries now. Thanks step change. Reviewed on: 13th July 2023

piece of mind

5
the help you get gives you piece of mind and stability Reviewed on: 13th July 2023

Change my life

5
Can now relax a little more with there help Reviewed on: 13th July 2023

Excellent service and not judgemental

5
Service was excellent with a dept plan in place which I could manage it very reassuring and kind Reviewed on: 13th July 2023

Relief

5
This charity is so helpful. Debt is frowned upon and hard to escape for the majority of households. When you speak to them they’re just human beings wanting to help people in crisis. They put you at ease and help find the solution for each individual. Amazing! No more sleepless nights and worries. Thank you Step change you’ve taken so much stress away Reviewed on: 13th July 2023

Life changing debt advice

5
I can only describe the step change service as life changing. At a time where things were extremely difficult it was good to know that there is this level of help. Every single person I spoke to gave me the best advice plus really understood and help reduce my stress levels. Thank you Step Change Reviewed on: 13th July 2023

Absolutely Life Changing

5
Thanks to the service, professionalism, and caring staff at StepChange, I finally feel in control of my debts and my finances and can honestly say that they have change my life for the better. I would recommend them to anyone struggling with debts, they make the whole process so simple and straightforward. Life gets in the way, and they understand that things might change but they are always happy to adapt and help. Reviewed on: 13th July 2023

Great advice

5
I was told about step change by a friend and when I contacted them I got very good advice and they are now helping me with a DMP to help me with dealing with my finances. Reviewed on: 13th July 2023

literally changed my life

5
I felt like I was literally drowning, money constantly on my mind and felt absolutely overwhelmed. went on to step change website entered all my information and within a couple of hours had a plan to pay back everything I owed within 5 years . I had the best nights sleep that night and it has been seemless since I can't praise them enough Reviewed on: 13th July 2023