How it works

Three steps to a clear way forward

From first contact to a clear plan — simple, judgment-free and completely confidential.

Ways out of debt
6
Lower monthly payments
Up to 75%1
To check your options
No obligation
England, Wales & Scotland
UK-wide
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The three steps

  1. 01

    Check your eligibility

    Answer a few simple questions in about two minutes. No credit check, completely confidential.

  2. 02

    Speak to an expert

    We introduce you to an authorised partner. A qualified advisor there reviews your situation and explains all your options clearly.

  3. 03

    Get your plan

    A tailored debt solution that fits your budget and protects you from creditors.

You'll be talking to a person, not a process

The hardest part is usually the first conversation. We don't have it with you — we introduce you to an authorised partner who does — but we'd rather you knew what to expect from it.

  • No script, and no queue to get through first. Someone whose job is to understand your situation before saying a word about solutions.
  • They'll ask what you owe, what comes in and what goes out — not how you ended up here. That part is nobody's business but yours.
  • Then they'll talk you through what's actually open to you, in plain English, including the options that cost you nothing.
  • You can take your time. Nothing is decided on the first call, and nothing starts until you say so.

Do you qualify?

Most people with £6,000 or more in unsecured debt can be helped. Here’s a quick check.

You’re likely a fit if…

  • You owe £6,000 or more in unsecured debt
  • You're struggling to keep up with minimum payments
  • You have two or more creditors
  • You're a UK resident with a regular income

It may not be right if…

  • Your debt is mostly secured (mortgage, car finance)
  • You owe less than £6,000 in total
  • You can comfortably meet all minimum payments
  • Your debts are primarily student loans or court fines
Check in 2 minutes
  • No credit check
  • Takes about 2 minutes
  • Confidential

Questions, answered honestly

  • Will this affect my credit score?

    Entering a debt solution is recorded on your credit file. But if you're already missing payments, your score is likely affected anyway — and once your solution completes, you can start rebuilding.

  • How much could I write off?

    Through an IVA, a significant portion of qualifying debt can be written off — in some cases 50% or more — but this is never guaranteed and depends on your circumstances. The exact amount comes down to what you can afford to repay and how much you owe.

  • Will my creditors stop contacting me?

    Yes. Once your solution is in place, creditors are legally required to stop contacting you directly. We handle all communication on your behalf.

  • What does it cost to use UK Debt Centre?

    There's no charge to you for using our form or for your first assessment — we're paid by the partner we introduce you to. You only pay if you decide to go ahead with a formal solution, and any fees are explained in full before you commit to anything.

Struggling with debt? See your options in 2 minutes.

Confidential and non-judgmental. Start by telling us roughly how much you owe.

No obligation · Won’t affect your credit score