StepChange reviews
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StepChange reviews
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This company has won:
- Company of the year 2025
- Best financial support provider 2025
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Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
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Offers video or telephone appointments
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FCA approved and regulated
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Manage your account or policy via an app or website
Review summary
People rate this company as Excellent based on 16,511 product reviews
Wondering how this rating works?
This score is generated using our own unique scoring method. It combines the 1-5 star ratings left by verified reviewers, when those reviews were submitted and other meaningful data from the reviews.
Across our website, we use the same consistent method and scores which update in real time as new reviews come in.
StepChange’s Debt advice really lifts the weight of debt off your shoulders with kind, non-judgemental support and clear, manageable plans. People felt relief knowing their debts were organised into one affordable payment and appreciated how staff handled creditors for them. Some found communication with creditors tricky and worried about credit score impacts, but overall the service gave peace of mind and hope.
Positive themes
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StepChange’s staff are friendly, understanding and make debt feel manageable.
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StepChange made paying off debts easy with one affordable monthly payment.
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StepChange’s free service took away stress and helped me regain control.
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Negative themes
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It can be hard to get through to StepChange by phone sometimes.
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Some found communication with creditors confusing or delayed resolution.
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Debt plans can affect credit scores and cause worries about renewals.
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