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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Considering 1,052 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the supportive staff and knowledgeable agents for explaining financial processes clearly and making the entire onboarding journey completely straightforward. Reviewers also highlight the highly responsive customer service teams and efficient online portal tools that make managing daily tasks simple and stress-free. Furthermore, people appreciate the dedication shown during annual reviews and welcome calls, noting that representatives always go above and beyond. However, some reviewers noted difficulties when dealing with complex payroll queries, unexpected tax code issues, or non-standard financial arrangements. A few people also experienced communication gaps and felt unsupported by customer care when attempting to resolve specific expense reimbursements.

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Customer service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All engagement with the team is useful, any questions I have are answered at a level I understand. Their advice is always excellent and understandable. I just had a an hour call with Michael and he w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam provided outstanding support at the Paystream Helpdesk. From the moment I reached out, they were patient, courteous, and genuinely committed to helping me. They explained everything clearly and en... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can thoroughly recommend PayStream, having been with them a few times. They explain everything clearly & simply, their communication is great and customer service absolutely top notch. If I ever h... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke with Alex at Paystream today. He was very knowledgeable and patient on the call and went through things clearly, particularly as I am new to contracting processes. He was able to answer all my... See more

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Company details

  1. Accounting Firm
  2. also in
  3. Accountant
  4. Payroll Service
  5. Tax Advisor
  6. Tax Preparation
  7. Tax Preparation Service

About PayStream

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We’re a leading umbrella company and provider of accountancy, tax, candidate screening and international payroll services services to both contractors and recruitment agencies. From the moment you sign up, you can expect nothing less than outstanding service, sound advice and straight-talking answers to your questions from a company that's run by qualified accountants.

Here are ten reasons why choosing PayStream makes Perfect Sense to contractors…

1. Brilliant customer service matters to us. A lot. We're proud to be fully accredited by Customer Service Excellence - the most reputable body in the field - as well as other key industry bodies like APSCo and FCSA. We've also been voted Best Umbrella Company (three times overall), Best Contractor Accountancy (five times overall), Best Verification & Screening Provider (two times overall for our Candidate Screening service) and Best Contractor Innovation (for our IR35 Comply review service) in The Contracting Awards over the years.

2. We're run by qualified accountants, meaning we're are always on top of industry legislation changes, ensuring that you are in the right service for your circumstance.

3. We've created our own suite of slick, efficient and user-friendly online tools that have been designed to make your life easier, and are constantly being updated by our in-house development team.

4. Our hand-picked team of experts have over 30 years' experience at the height of the legal and accountancy professions. We work relentlessly to stay at the top of our game, keeping up to date with legislation and working with our advisors and HMRC to ensure you get the best and most compliant solutions in the market.

5. Our contractors benefit from special access to our employee reward scheme, with over 2000 offers that aren't publicly available.

6. Unlike many umbrella companies, we're here to stay - with a highly motivated workforce of over 250 and counting. Our umbrella employees can also take advantage of our salary sacrifice scheme, saving them £100s each month in both PAYE and NI contributions whilst growing their private pension.

7. We offer every type of accounting and payroll service you'll ever need as a contractor. So you can keep your pay hassle-free however your career develops.

8. Whatever your industry - IT, education, construction, you name it - we've got the experience and know how to guide you.

PayStream

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Voted the UK's Best Umbrella Company & Contractor Accountant
PayStream have been named both the UK's Best Umbrella Company & Contractor Accountant by an independent panel of judges at The Contracting Awards. Our aim, as a business, is to be the best provider of accountancy and payroll services in our market and these awards are proof that we are well on the way to achieving our goal.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have tried many payment providers in…

I have tried many payment providers in the past, but I can honestly say that none have been :- As easy to talk to, as clear with fees and payments and none previously have allowed SIPP payments. Would wholeheartedly recommend.

19 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Warwick, we really appreciate the excellent feedback and are so happy to hear that you would recommend us to other contractors.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Paid on time

19 August 2026
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Thank you for the great review we really appreciate the feedback.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good

Thorough, friendly, had no issues.

19 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Kezia, we are so pleased to hear how friendly and thorough the team has been.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth experience

Smooth experience, prompt customer service.

19 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Mihail, we are so pleased to hear how helpful and prompt the team has been.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Umbrella ☂️

Paystream used to be great however, more recently I have found they’re careless as an umbrella company for contractors. When you change contracts, as contractors often do, they mess up and have you down as doing two contracts resulting being placed on an emergency tax code by HMRC, when in reality one contract has concluded and you’ve started a new contract. I’ve had this happen a few times now despite me updating Paystream. I have also had them allocate wages to the incorrect tax week and then ask me to repay money?? to correct their payroll errors. In reality they simply need to realign the payment date FPS with the tax month. Most payroll systems have correction features that automatically fix the tax weeks and submit the correct data to HMRC. Avoid at all cost would be my advice and use a competent umbrella company. With Paystream you end up having to constantly review your pay NI/Tax deductions. I don't know how they are FCSA accredited as compliance isn't Paystream forte is my experience of them.

31 October 2025
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Reply from PayStream

Hi Steve, we’re sorry to read your review. We understand that a Team Leader from our Contractor Care department has reached out to you directly and resolved your query.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Millie has been amazing

Millie has been amazing. She was super helpful and managed to get everything sorted within matters of time.

20 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you for the excellent review, we are so pleased to hear how helpful and efficient the team has been.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Benjamin was great explained everything…

Benjamin was great explained everything clearly and gave solid advice. He also made sure everything was understood and gave me a chance to ask any questions I had too.

20 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Jay, we really appreciate the kind words and will be sure to pass them on to the rest of the team.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was a standard caller

It was a standard caller. The person i spoke to seemed to have a good knowlege

19 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Edward, we really appreciate the great review and kind feedback.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend. I will use them again

Paystream were excellent during my time as a contractor (I'm now in a permanent role). Great service. Simple, clear and extremely helpful. If I go back to being a contractor, I will use Paystream.

19 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you for the 5 stars, we are so pleased to hear how helpful the team has been.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PayStream staff are always very quick…

PayStream staff are always very quick and efficient in their service, with a clear and transparent offering. Their support team is also consistently responsive and helpful. A reliable and straightforward experience overall.

19 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Abbey, we are so pleased to hear how quick and efficient our Customer Care team has been.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Most helpful throughout…

The Team were most helpful throughout the on-boarding process, highly recommended level of Customer service. Thank you to you all .

17 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Michael, we are so pleased to hear that you would recommend us to other contractors.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

Good service, smart APP, customer service good helpful and accessible; would recommend to others.

19 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you for your excellent review, we are so pleased to hear that you would recommend our umbrella company to other contractors.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guidance was very helpful and that…

The guidance was very helpful and that is the reason I would rate full stars.

17 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Divith, we really appreciate the excellent review and are so happy to hear how helpful the team has been.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ciaran is very knowledgeable

Ciaran is very knowledgeable, very helpful and very friendly and gave very clear explanation.

18 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you for the excellent review, we are so pleased to hear how knowledgeable and friendly the team has been.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Induction with PayStream

PayStream team is very professional as they walked me through the process and provided me with take home figures based on various options including & excluding salary sacrifice and all the benefits and the costs associated with umbrella coverage. Just one call was sufficient for me to have all the necessary information to make the decision to sign up with PayStream.

19 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Taj, we really appreciate the excellent review and are happy to hear how great your onboarding experience was.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I worked for very short time and was…

I worked for very short time and was happy. Customer support is excellent and they were always prompt in resolving and responding.

19 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you so much for the excellent review, we are so happy to hear how excellent the Customer Care team has been.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No issues

No issues, straightforward, compliant

19 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you for the 5 stars, we really appreciate the feedback.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great payroll company

Great payroll company. Easy to work with, clear system to file your timesheets, and when you had a question, easy to speak to a human to resolve things. Would happily use again.

19 August 2026
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you for your excellent review, we are pleased to hear the team has been so easy to work with and hope to see you again.

- The PayStream Team.

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