Financial support

We understand that sometimes people struggle to stay on top of their finances. If you're worried about money we're here to help.

Payment arrangements
Major life events
Financial abuse and economic abuse
Gambling support
Additional support

We're here to help, no matter what you're going through

If you’re struggling with the rising cost of living, managing your finances, or just having a hard time at the moment, we’re here to help you find the right support.

Visit our Money Management Hub

Payment arrangements

Start budgeting with our interactive tool

Completing a budget helps us understand your circumstances and make sure we're providing the most appropriate support. It gives a clear picture of the money coming in and going out of your account each month and may also help identify areas where you could reduce your spending for the time being.

Where possible, we'll work through your budget with you. However, if you'd prefer to complete it yourself, you can use our online budgeting tool, Paylink.

To get started, you'll need your bank statements, payslips and any other information about your income and spending. Paylink can also securely use information from your credit data to make completing your budget quicker and easier. This is optional and won't affect your credit record.

The budget usually takes around 10-15 minutes to complete, and you can do it at your own pace. Once you've finished, you can share it with us so we can review your situation and discuss the support options available to you. You'll also be able to keep a copy for your own records.

If you'd like support completing your budget, or would prefer to talk it through with one of our colleagues, please call our financial support line on 0344 844 8899 or our Vulnerable customer line on 0800 781 1493. Call charges

More about payment arrangements

Major life events

We want you to feel supported when times are difficult. Find out how we can help during times of illness, bereavement, divorce, separation, retirement, graduating from university and more.

Support during major life events

Financial abuse and economic abuse

Financial and economic abuse can have a devastating impact on your life. We're here to help.

Get help with financial and economic abuse

Ask us to contact you at a safe time

You can fill in our online form to let us know a safe time for us to get in touch with you.

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Please tick to confirm you want to fill in our economic abuse online form.

If you're worried someone is monitoring your phone, use a safer device, like another phone from a trusted friend, family, or a neighbour, to contact Refuge's 24h National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Freephone) on 0808 2000 247.

It's a good idea to consider who might be able to access things like your emails by checking where your account is logged in. You can find more information about this at the Refuge Tech Safety website.

Fill in our economic abuse form

Gambling support

When gambling becomes a problem, it can seriously impact the lives of the gambler, their families and their communities. Recognise the signs and find the right support for you.

Find gambling support

Additional support

These charities and organisations can help you during difficult times.

Additional support

Not found what you're looking for?

Contact our support team