Debt Management Plan (DMP)

A Debt Management Plan (DMP) is an informal agreement between you and the companies you owe money to that allows you to repay your debts in reduced payments that are more affordable for you.

How does a DMP work with us?

Before setting up a plan, we’ll help you put together a budget that shows how much you can afford to pay to your debts each month after all your priority payments and living expenses have been covered.

Learn more about how your DMP payment is calculated and what’s taken into account.

If a DMP is an option available to you and you choose to go ahead with us, we’ll contact your creditors to explain your situation and let them know the amount you’ll be paying them going forward.

Assessment

You’ll first have an assessment with one of our advisors – we can do this over the phone, on WhatsApp or Live Chat. We’ll create a budget with you to work out how much you can realistically afford to pay towards your plan.

We contact your creditors

If a DMP is an option available for you and you choose to go ahead with it, we’ll contact your creditors to explain your situation and let them know the amount you’ll be paying them through your plan.

One payment to us each month

In a DMP, you’ll make one payment to us each month, and we’ll do the rest. We’ll distribute your payment fairly between the companies you owe money to.

Track your progress

You can send messages, manage your plan, and keep track of your progress online with PayPlan Plus.

Am I eligible for a DMP?

A DMP may be a suitable option for you if:

Note: A DMP is available nationwide, and we can also look to assist clients who are now residing abroad and have debts from the UK.

You have a regular income

This includes wages, benefits or pension income.

You don’t want your name to appear on a public register

As this is an informal arrangement, you can keep your arrangement private if you wish.

You owe money to multiple creditors

Instead of making separate payments, you’ll make one monthly payment to cover all your debts.

Benefits of a DMP

Benefits of a DMP with us

  • One affordable monthly payment
    We’ll work with your budget to create a realistic payment plan that fits your financial situation and is sustainable long-term. You only have to make one payment to us rather than individual payments for all the accounts you owe, simplifying the process of paying back your debts.
  • Free plan
    There are no hidden fees - our DMPs are 100% free. Other third-party organisations offer DMPs, but they may charge, so make sure you look into that before committing.
  • Possibility to freeze interest and charges
    While we can’t guarantee it in every case, we’ll negotiate with your creditors to try and stop further interest and charges from being added to your debts. This can help you pay off your balance faster

Restrictions with a DMP

Things to consider

  • Your DMP will only be completed once all your debts (including interest and charges) are paid off.
  • Since a DMP is informal, creditors can still take legal action if they choose. It's not common, but if this happens, let us know so we can support you.
  • Your credit rating will be affected because you're not maintaining the original repayments

Discover more about the pros and cons of a DMP. We're here to guide you through your options and suggest the best solution for your needs.

What debts can be included in a DMP?

A DMP covers most unsecured debts, like:

There’s no limit to how much debt or how many accounts you can include in a DMP, and it covers most unsecured debts, like:

  • Personal loans
  • Overdrafts
  • Credit cards
  • Catalogues
  • Water bills

DMPs don’t include priority debts

Priority debts are debts that have been secured property or other assets, as well as utility bills or council tax.

  • Mortgages
  • Car Hire Purchase
  • Current Utility Bills
  • Secured Loans/Second Charges

They will need to be paid outside of the plan, and we’ll help you manage them in your budget.

Why Choose Us?

We provide confidential debt advice to help you understand your options. Our advisors will listen to your situation, explain things clearly and help you decide what to do next.

  • 100,000 People given free, confidential debt advice last year
  • Zero fees We don’t charge any fees for setting up or managing your DMP
  • 100% Of the money you pay goes towards repaying your debts

Don’t just take our word for it

We’ve helped thousands of people become debt-free. Read real reviews from people like you who’ve trusted us to help them find a solution.

Great customer service they do all the work after the initial programme is set up unless one has change of circumstances

Payplan have helped me in more ways than just a debt. It has changed the way we live! not just budgets but solutions! learning to cook/bake to save pennies. days…

Our contact is always there to help should we have a problem or need help or assistance.

Staff are extremely helpful and considerate and are prepared to listen not judge

PayPlan were friendly and very clear on what i had to do they helped all the way and kept me informed of everything that was happering.

Took the stress and frustration out of paying debts

The plan itself is excellent, it is a struggle at times to find the money but we try and manage to pay on time, every month.

A truly amazing service that has made a significant difference to the way in which I manage my debts i.e. I no longer have to (beyond making regular, affordable payments).…

I rely on DMP, they have been really helpful ,a very organised team and personal debt manager, always quick to respond to any question or query, ready to give advise…

You can also check out reviews clients have left us on Trustpilot and Google.

Please note: Everyone’s situation is unique, and the support we provide will depend on individual circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

We’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions about DMPs and we hope your query can be answered here.

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