Financial Support Systems Reviews 744

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, understanding, and professional yet compassionate approach, making them feel supported and not judged. Many highlight the excellent customer service, noting that queries were addressed promptly and effectively, and the overall process was well-explained and easy to manage. People appreciate the guidance provided throughout their financial journey, leading to a sense of relief and control over their debts. However, some people were dissatisfied with aspects of payment and contact. A few customers mentioned issues with inconsistencies in information provided, requests to increase monthly payments, and difficulties in communication, including ignored emails and a lack of support during redundancy. There were also occasional reports of rude or unhelpful staff members, and administrative errors leading to extended payment periods or confusion regarding financial agreements.

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Based on these reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

£20k+ debt, juggling credit cards, debt spiralling. Financial support systems took a look at my case and immediately came up with the solution to help me take back control. A 5 year plan, whic... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We approached getting an iva and our initial contact, Gareth, was very informative, he explained everything in great depth, the good and the bad. Throughout the 5 years processes has been more or les... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five years ago my debt gave me sleepless nights when I finally took the first step to deal with it FSS were supportive and understanding, I hadn’t told anyone about how much debt I was in and with the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No-one wants to enter into an IVA, but certain life circumstances, unfortunately force you to. I can honestly say, from start to finish FSS have been brilliant, very understanding and very polite, yo... See more

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Company details

  1. Insolvency Service
  2. Credit Counseling Service
  3. Debt Relief Service

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Financial Support Systems is a leading provider of IVAs within the UK. We specialise in helping people successfully complete their IVAs through providing friendly, confidential, and expert support. Our insolvency practitioners are authorised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and have over 30 years experience working within the insolvency industry and providing expert IVA support and management.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall good experience

Overall, went well. Got my completion certificate in just under 4 weeks, most of the staff was really helpful and explained everything well. Not had any issues regarding the yearly reviews. Even tho it's been a long 5 years, I'm glad I went for it, as I wouldn't be able to clear all my debts in this timeframe before.

The only 1 bad experience I had. I got a new job with reduced income, when I spoke to one of the staff from the review team, she was absolutely so rude & patronising, telling me I need to reduce my monthly outgoing from impossible bills etc rent, council tax. Things that cant be amended. At this time I was also going through a family bereavement and not in the right mindset. In the end I had to terminate the call. I did put in a complaint but it was never replied to.I rebooked the appointment with a different person, who was brilliant.

Would of been 5 stars if I didn't interact with that one person.

November 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent support

Excellent support, empathic and caring! Saved my future!

November 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wish I'd done it sooner

Wish I'd done it sooner. The whole experience was smooth and clear. Great company that you can trust.

November 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommended

Highly Recommended – Excellent IVA Service

I’ve been with them for 5 years and highly recommend their service. My IVA was handled smoothly from start to finish, with clear communication and support throughout. They made a difficult financial situation much easier to manage, and I’m very grateful for their help.

November 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

We approached getting an iva and our initial contact, Gareth, was very informative, he explained everything in great depth, the good and the bad. Throughout the 5 years processes has been more or less seamless, with each review being in depth but simple to follow.
We cannot fault the Financial Support system for the journey from start to finish.

November 26, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very patient with me and understanding

Very patient with me and understanding. I would recommend this to anyone. The completion certificate came quickly after.

November 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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In September/ October 2020 I was getting overwhelmed with the amount of debt I had. I was literally paying around £1,100 per month on Credit cards and that was just the interest along with usual household bills. I was looking up information about IVAs and came across FSS. From the initial first phone call the whole process was explained. During the last 5 yrs there have been no problems, the amount to pay back was calculated and taken from my bank each month. If I had any queries the agents were on hand to answer them. The yearly process of providing payslips and bank statements and expenditure details was pretty straightforward. I can't actually believe the 5 yrs have finished and would urge anyone in the same position I was in to consider taking out an IVA and using FSS

November 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They are very helpful and friendly I…

They are very helpful and friendly I was so impressed with my bills and didn't know what to do they help me so much thank you so much ❤

November 13, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars

Very helpful and informative. Smooth process. Would highly recommend

November 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company- highly recommend.

I have spent 5 years paying into my iva with fss. They have been brilliant from day 1. Always able to answer my questions whether by email or phone. Kept me informed of any changes and kept me fully updated at all times. I have now completed my iva and would highly recommend them. Fantastic company.

November 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Great company for all iva needs they were very flexible with myself letting me reduce my amount I was every few months

November 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Always available to help ...
Very friendly and honest...

November 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great help

Great help, they made everything so easy

November 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finally completed my IVA

From the get go FSS had been great.

When I got in contact with them I was in a position where I didnt know how much credit had been taken out in my name by a previous partner and had started getting debt collectors turning up, even once letting my dog out who thankfully stayed local and was found quickly.

They were able to quickly summarise all of the debts and help with setting a payment plan. Once this was agreed with the creditors the communication was kept open, all questions answered and support was provided at every step.

I never felt overwhelmed or like I had to try hide anything as they always made sure my situation was comfortable and were genuinely there to help.

They made an incredibly stressful situation bearable and now that its over I cant thank them enough. These last few years have been the most stress free I can remember.

Thankyou all :)

November 11, 2025
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