Where to get free debt advice in Belfast
If you’re struggling with debt, it can be hard to know where to turn. But with lots of free advice services
available in Belfast and across the UK, you can find help in a way that’s best for you.
On this page you can find:
All of the services below are free, confidential and hold a standard or membership code accredited by the Money Advice Service.
Face-to-face and local services
Search for a debt advice service near you. You can then set up a face-to-face
appointment and speak to an expert adviser in person.
Where shown, some local services can also provide debt advice by phone.
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Springfield Charitable Association (SCA)
0.94 miles
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East Belfast Independent Advice Centre (EBIAC)
1.11 miles
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Southcity Resource and Development Centre
1.12 miles
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The Vine Centre
1.15 miles
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Community Advice Antrim & Newtownabbey (CAAN) - Newtownabbey Office
4.69 miles
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Community Advice Ards and North Down - Holyrood Office
4.83 miles
Telephone advice also provided.
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Community Advice Lisburn and Castlereagh
7.41 miles
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Community Advice Ards and North Down - Ards Office
9.22 miles
Telephone advice also provided.
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Mid & East Antrim Community Advice Services (MEACAS) ​ - Carrickfergus Office
9.58 miles
You can speak to an advisor by contacting our Telephone Advice Line Mon– Fri 10am-12pm (closed for lunch 12.30pm-1pm) on 028 9600 1333. If the advisor feels you need a face to face appointment they will arrange this for you during your call.
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Community Advice Antrim & Newtownabbey (CAAN) - Antrim Office
13.33 miles
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Mid & East Antrim Community Advice Services (MEACAS) ​ - Larne Office
17.95 miles
You can speak to an advisor by contacting our Telephone Advice Line Mon– Fri 10am-12pm (closed for lunch 12.30pm-1pm) on 028 9600 1333. If the advisor feels you need a face to face appointment they will arrange this for you during your call.
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Community Advice Craigavon - Mount Zion Office
18.77 miles
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Community Advice Newry Mourne & Down - Downpatrick Office
21.39 miles
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Community Advice Banbridge
21.88 miles
We provide Face to Face appointments, Email and Telephone Advice as well as Outreach Sessions in Dromore, Rathfriland & Gilford. We also provide Home Visits to the housebound.
Telephone Advice is available on 028 406 22201
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Community Advice Craigavon
24.11 miles
Online debt advice services
Online services are secure and you can get immediate, personalised help.
Some services are available 24 hours a day.
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Citizens Advice Web Chat
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www.citizensadvice.org.uk
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Citizens Advice offers free, independent, confidential and impartial debt advice through their web chat service.
StepChange Debt Charity
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www.stepchange.org
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StepChange Debt Remedy provides you with the expert advice, budget support and solutions to help you manage your debts.
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PayPlan
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www.payplan.com
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PayPlan's online debt solution tool, PlanFinder, can give you a personalised debt solution in as little as 15 minutes. They also offer free live chat and email support for immediate help.
National Debtline
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www.mymoneysteps.org
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National Debtline offers free debt advice online through its My Money Steps tool and its web guides, fact sheets and sample letters.
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Tully
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www.tully.co.uk
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Tully is the UK's first completely digital debt adviser. Go online, share your statements, build your budget and get free, confidential and personalised advice within minutes.
Debt Advice Foundation
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www.debtadvicefoundation.org
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Debt Advice Foundation is a national debt advice and education charity offering free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about debt.
Telephone debt advice services
You can speak directly with an expert adviser. Telephone services are usually available weekdays,
evenings and Saturdays.
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National Debtline
- www.nationaldebtline.org
- 0808 808 4000
National Debtline has helped millions of people with their debts. They'll talk you through options and give clear advice on how to take back control.
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PayPlan
- www.payplan.com
- 0800 280 2816
PayPlan's supportive, non-judgemental team of advisers help thousands of people beat their debts every year, and treat all of their calls with the strictest confidence.
StepChange Debt Charity
- www.stepchange.org
- 0800 138 1111
StepChange helps change the lives of thousands of people every week. Their expert advice is impartial and personalised to each individual situation.
If you are self-employed or run a small business and have personal or business debts, contact the free advice service in your area: Business Debtline (England and Wales) and Business Debtline (Scotland) or Advice NI Business Debt Service (Northern Ireland).
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given by third parties.
