Business Debtline Reviews 72

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, politeness, and respectful demeanor, often noting their ability to provide clear, accurate, and reassuring advice. Many people highlight the personalized approach and the detailed explanations, which are frequently followed up with comprehensive emails, making complex situations easier to understand and manage. The service itself is described as excellent, with consumers appreciating the support and guidance received, especially during stressful times. However, some customers also noted occasional dissatisfaction with the staff, mentioning instances where advisors were perceived as being in a foul mood or dismissive. A few other people also felt that there were long waiting times to speak with someone, although the web chat service was sometimes a quicker alternative.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The single most important and useful helpline for any business who have financial concerns……and it’s free!!!! They gave me incredible … articulate.. reassuring advice on how to proceed with a proble... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very polite,helpful and respectful in every aspect of the conversation.Quick and accurate explanation regarding your options,rights and even some insight on the legal side of things and all of this fo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly lady who understood what I was saying the first time I explained and gave me the correct advice immediately, following it up with the written info by email so I didn't have to take notes. The... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke to Martin at Business debt line. I was looking into ways in which I could deal with my business BBL as I had been paying it for 3 yrs but was told there were ways in which I could strike off t... See more

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Company details

  1. Debt Relief Service
  2. Credit Counseling Service
  3. Financial Consultant
  4. Insolvency Service
  5. Non-Bank Financial Service

Written by the company

Business Debtline is a charity run by the Money Advice Trust. Working in England, Wales and Scotland, each year we help thousands of small businesses and self-employed people deal with their debts. We provide free, independent debt advice over the phone and through our webchat service. We've been helping people in the UK with debt since 1992.


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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

72 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

USE OF DEBTLINE BUDGET AND ADVISORY SERVICES

I have so far found the service excellent, although can be frustrating being told when telephoning to make contact later, but actually and pragmatically it is quite understandable in that the service is free and it seems likely to be based on the use volunteers. Overall my experience to date has been an extremely positive one and I am prepared to make further calls however long it takes to conclude the very important advice that I need to solve or at least aid a critical business financial & private problem.

5 April 2026
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Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you found our services were good. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great help at a difficult time.

They supported me in a time when I felt I had nowhere to turn to for help.

21 March 2026
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear we were able to help you. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a good experience with the…

I had a good experience with the business debtline. The Advisers were very thorough, resourceful, compassionate and understanding.

6 March 2026
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear our advisers were understanding and compassionate. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

Excellent service from Business Debtline. The advisors are incredibly helpful and the information provided is clear and easy to follow. They made a stressful situation much more manageable. Highly recommend their support!

28 February 2026
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you received excellent service from us. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous Service

Absolutely first class experience. Advisor went above and beyond to explain my rights and suggest a logical plan for me to follow. Thank You!

10 March 2026
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you received excellent service from us and our adviser went above and beyond. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful.…

It was helpful to speak to someone with more knowledge and not an Ai robot.

5 March 2026
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear we were able to help you. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In Business, You're Not Alone

Until I spoke to Citizens Advice initially, and was referred, I never knew this service existed. No reason to ever search for it. Of course, through my business, I ended up in a bit of a pickle. I did use the chat service 3 times, not because I wasn't given proper advice, but because I was afraid to follow the particular advice. Eventually I made a phone call and once I was connected to an advisor, I had an absolutely amazing experience. I received genuine empathy, and the advice was amazing and I felt so reassured. You can tell these people are not reading from a script. I know I will be in touch with BDL in the future, and I will most certainly recommend the service to my business contacts.

5 March 2026
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear we were able to help you and that you would recommend us in the future. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good honest advice which helped…

Good honest advice which helped initially with utility debts.

23 February 2026
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you received good advice that helped you. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have to say I was extremely impressed…

I have to say I was extremely impressed with the depth of information and advice I was given by the amazing human that is Mark! I was anxious and extremely stressed when we initially spoke and he was calm, kind and patient with me. The fact that he kept reassuring me through the 1 hour call made me feel like someone actually understood my current situation and actually had a solution. His advice and follow-up email was very detailed and I am so grateful. Thank you Mark! The only down side is that I couldn't get intouch with anyone for a follow-up question a few days later. I was on hold for 5 days up to 2 hrs max. Aside from this the initial process was worth the 1 hour wait on hold and 1 hour advice time. I highly recommend this service.

13 February 2026
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear one of our advisers Mark was able to help you. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I never really give any feedback for…

I never really give any feedback for anything but I thought it was appropriate here. I honestly can’t thank Darren enough for the help he’s given me. From the first conversation, he was approachable, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested in helping rather than just giving generic advice.

He took the time to properly understand where I was at with my business and what I was trying to achieve. The advice he gave wasn’t complicated or overwhelming — it was clear, practical, and actually doable. He explained things in a way that made sense and gave me real confidence to move forward.

What stood out most was how patient and supportive he was. I never felt rushed or judged, just properly guided. It’s rare to come across someone who combines experience with that level of care.

I’m genuinely grateful for the direction and clarity he’s helped me gain. If you’re unsure about reaching out — don’t hesitate. Darren really knows his stuff and wants to see you succeed.

Thanks again, Darren — really appreciate it.

13 February 2026
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear Darren, one of our advisers was able to help you and that you never felt rushed or judged. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful service

Very helpful service

6 February 2026
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you found our service helpful. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was so stressed with my debt .The…

I was so stressed with my debt .The person I talked with had good listening skills.The advice I get made me feel better and positive.Thanks very much

20 January 2026
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you found our adviser had good listening skills and the advice was helpful. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Supplied a lot of useful information

Supplied a lot of useful information. Actually spoke to a person who was helpful and friendly, which made a lot of difference.

15 January 2026
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear our adviser was helpful and friendly. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Very clear, patient and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.

20 December 2025
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear our advisors were clear, patient and knowledgeable. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Initially rather unbelieving that…

Initially rather unbelieving that anyone could help but was impressed with the depth and level of understanding my situation and providing guidance and direction where i thought there was none

12 December 2025
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear our advisors were able to help you. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support for my debts

Great support for my debts. I was really impressed with Business Debtline's service and the advisor I spoke to. I am so grateful such services exist. I was becoming very overwhelmed and concerned about my level of debt, but Business Debtline talked me through my options and put my mind at rest that there was a solution. Thank you so much for your help and advice!

16 December 2025
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear our advisors were able to help you. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You need these people in your corner!

It took a while to get to speak to the right person, but once I did they were brilliant and helped me find a long term solution to deal with my creditors - worth taking the time to speak to the right person. Thank you very much for your help, Marie! :-)

8 December 2025
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear our advisors were able to help you. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to explain and very helpful

Easy to explain and very helpful

18 December 2025
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear our advisors explained things well and were helpful. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found the advisors knowledgeable and understanding

I found the advisors knowledgeable and able to understand my situation giving me easy to understand solutions, the two advisors I had were very supportive as I have a hearing difficulty, they were patient.
Couldn't have done it without their valuable advise thank you so much

19 December 2025
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear our advisors were able to help you. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Life safer!

19 December 2025
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Reply from Business Debtline

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear we were able to help you. Kind Regards, Business Debtline

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