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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Customer service

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Service

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Payment

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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 5 out of 5 stars

REF 520179 From the start of the initial process…

From the start of the initial process till the very end the team at FFS have been so upstanding, gracious, informative, all round pleasure to deal with over the duration, they are all a credit to the company

March 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FSS helped me to get on top of my finances…

FSS helped me to get on top of my finances. They were there all the way through helping me so as I didn't get into debt again it took 5 years on Iva but it was worth it to be debt free.i would recommend FSS

February 24, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

People were really pleasant and…

People were really pleasant and helpful.
The annual reviews were always stressful when receiving emails saying that I owed more money even though I had completed a review for payments whenever there was a pay change but staff were always ready to support emotionally

March 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So helpful and understanding

When everything in my life changed and I found myself in an unfortunate situation, FSS were great to help me deal with all of my finances and help with anything I need and when things changed again for the worst they were there to support me through this and change anything needed to help with my situation
Would highly recommend to anyone in financial difficulties

February 18, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always helpful

Always helpful, very supportive and customer service was amazing. thank you for your help

February 18, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was going through a very distressing…

I was going through a very distressing time brought about by chance in my circumstances outside my direct control and your company were sympathetic and able to arrange a structured plan to assist me. They were professional throughout, and I shall not hesitate to recommend your company. Thank you so much.

February 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent helping with financial difficulties

Really helped me out of a difficult financial situation. They guided me every step of the way and never made me feel embarrassed for the debt I had accumulated. Gave good advice on the phone and web on how to move forward. With the help I received me and my family are getting back onto our feet financially.

February 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IVA Journey

It was a very great experience throughout my IVA journey. The supervision and yearly review was well handled and everting went smoothly.

February 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very smooth experience

Very smooth experience, took away all the stress.

February 17, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Knight/515841

My experience with the financial support system surrounding my IVA has been incredibly stressful and, at times, deeply disappointing. Throughout the process there has been a noticeable lack of compassion and understanding towards the rising cost of living. Expenses continue to increase year on year, and during a national living crisis it has been extremely difficult to maintain the rigid expectations placed on me. There have been times where I have genuinely felt forced to choose between heating my home and eating properly, which no one in financial recovery should have to face.

Rather than feeling supported, the process has often felt inflexible and poorly managed. Communication has not always been clear, and there seems to be little recognition of how challenging it is to meet strict financial targets when everyday essentials are becoming more expensive.

To make matters worse, the final stage of my IVA has also been mishandled. Due to administrative errors on their side, I have been placed into a six-month extension that I neither needed nor requested. This has added unnecessary stress and frustration at what should have been the closing chapter of an already demanding journey.

An IVA is meant to help people rebuild and regain stability, but my experience has left me feeling unsupported and unheard. I hope future customers are treated with more empathy, better communication, and more competent administration than I have experienced.

February 10, 2026
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Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear about your experience and would like to assist you further. To help us address your concerns, we will review your file and be in contact within the next 5 working days. Our team is dedicated to investigating any issues you may have and ensuring you receive the support you need.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service

Very friendly and helpful over the phone and emails, whenever I had a problem I could contact through email or phone and any issues were solved straight away.
When applying the process was done in a very friendly and helpful manner and was set up very quickly payments were all taken smoothly and on the date I asked for. Brilliant

February 6, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

Since joining l have found less stressful they are always there to answer any questions.l get updates and now my IVA has finished l am so happy

Thank-you all for always being there

February 6, 2026
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