Communicating with bereaved people: A practical guide to having better conversations

How to communicate with bereaved people It’s National Bereaved Parents Day on 3rd July 2024, an awareness event established by charity A Child of Mine in 2020 to honour bereaved parents and to break the silence around the death of…

What does the 2024 Budget mean for you and your money?

Here’s an overview of the key points from the 2024 Budget, announced by the Chancellor yesterday afternoon (March 6).We’ve covered the topics that could affect you and your money:TaxNational Insurance, a payroll tax, cut by 2p in the pound for…

Write your Will for free in March

Wills aren’t just for the wealthy.It’s important for everyone to plan ahead, but did you know that over half of the adults in the UK don’t have a will?Without a clear Will in place, your wishes may not be followed…

How to protect yourself from online scams

Staying safe online is becoming increasingly difficult as cyberattacks become more sophisticated.Whether it be impersonating someone you know or an organisation/business that you trust, cybercriminals encourage individuals to share personal or sensitive information or click on malicious web links or…

Join the nation’s biggest mental health conversation

We’re celebrating Time to Talk Day today (February 1st), the nation’s biggest mental health conversation.The annual awareness day, by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, is a day for you. It’s a chance for you to be open with your friends,…

Take advantage of PayPlan’s free money-saving tool BudgetSmart

Our online money tool, BudgetSmart, helps you maximise your income, reduce your spending and find savings in every corner of your finances.The interactive tool has hundreds of money-saving tips across eight core categories, including support with energy and water bills,…

Understanding the dangers of using Buy Now, Pay Later this Christmas

What is Buy Now, Pay Later?Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is a payment option offered by retailers to allow customers to spread the cost or delay the payment of their purchase.It has become a very popular payment method for online…

Do one thing for Talk Money Week 2023

Talk Money Week is well underway, and we hope everyone is opening up and discussing finances in a healthier manner.Every year, Talk Money Week focuses on a different theme, and for 2023, the main focus is “Do one thing”.What is…

Understanding economic abuse – why your voice matters this Talk Money Week

What is economic abuse?For Talk Money Week 2023, we’re teaming up with Broxtowe Women’s Project to raise awareness of economic abuse and the support available for victims.Economic abuse is a form of domestic abuse that involves a pattern of controlling,…

PayPlan enhances customer support with on-demand interpreting service

We’re taking our customer support to a new level by partnering with LanguageLine Solutions, to offer real-time interpreting in up to 240 different languages.In line with our commitment to our Consumer Duty responsibilities, the partnership with LanguageLine will ensure that…

PayPlan becomes Trauma Research UK’s first referral partner

PayPlan, one of the UK’s largest free debt advice providers, has committed its support to Trauma Research UK after becoming its first referral partner.Trauma Research UK is a national charity dedicated to making a difference, providing support and recovery programmes…

Working together with NADP

Who are PayPlan?Since we started PayPlan almost 31 years ago we’ve helped over 1 million people to become debt-free, and every year we help over 100,000 more people with their finances – something we’re immensely proud of.We continue to keep…

Finalists at the Consumer Credit Awards

We are so excited to announce PayPlan are finalists in two categories at the Consumer Credit Awards 2023. The two categories are;Treating customers fairly champion Best financial support provider The Consumer Credit Awards are run by Smart Money People, the UK’s dedicated…

GamCare Partnership with PayPlan

In August 2021, PayPlan launched a referral partnership with GamCare to help people that are struggling with debt to be able to access free debt advice. We started this project in Leeds and after a successful pilot, now all GamCare…

Reflecting on World Wellbeing Week

Reflecting on World Wellbeing WeekIn June, we celebrated World Wellbeing Week. The week-long event reminds people worldwide to pause and take a moment to prioritise their mental, physical, emotional, social, financial, and occupational wellbeing. Each of these factors are a…

From 19th to 25th June, Mencap are hosting Learning Disability Week.

From 19th to 25th June, Mencap are hosting Learning Disability Week.Learning Disability Week highlights the amazing achievements of the 1.5 million people in the UK diagnosed with a learning disability. This year, Mencap are busting the myths associated with learning…

PayPlan CEO Rachel Duffey features on Credit 500 Index

We are pleased to announce our CEO, Rachel Duffey has been named on Credit Strategy’s Credit 500 list for a successive year – earning a place among the most influential people in consumer and commercial credit in 2023.From joining PayPlan 22…