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PayStream Reviews 4,190

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the company's services, highlighting the efficiency, knowledge, and professionalism of the staff. People appreciate the team's responsiveness and their ability to explain complex matters in an easy-to-understand way. Many reviewers specifically commend the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff, noting their commitment to customer care. Consumers find the company's portal easy to navigate and appreciate the promptness of payments. The onboarding process is described as seamless and straightforward. Overall, reviewers express confidence in the company's ability to handle their affairs correctly and promptly, making them feel supported and valued.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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My husband and I have been using PayStream for many years as both umbrella and PSC contractors, and can highly recommend their services. The portal provides a one-stop shop for managing expenses, pay... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I used PayStream’s services for a number of years prior to retirement. I always found them to be extremely professional, responsive, and trustworthy. Quick to answer my questions, providing accurate a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peter was absolutely outstanding! I had some complicated invoicing queries, and he went above and beyond to resolve them. He took the time to carefully read through all the email chains to fully un... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

I’ve had an outstanding experience with PayStream. The entire process was smooth, transparent, and incredibly efficient. Their team is always professional, friendly, and quick to respond to any quer... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Professional yet personal and friendly service from the team. Paystream have looked after my accounts for years and are very trustworthy. Their online portal is excellent for maintaining information a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PayStream have been great to work with. The team are helpful, payments are always on time, and everything is clear and easy to understand. I’d definitely recommend them to other contractors!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke with Peter in customer care who was so helpful. He was able to answer any queries I had regarding my pay with great efficiency and was so polite. I highly recommend PayStream and if everyone i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Called customer care prior to my contract restarting after a three month break and spoke with Nicola. She just confirmed to me that overall, all Pay Stream staff are truly committed to customer care!... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The onboarding with Paystream has been seamless and very straightforward. The initial form filling and provision of information was very straightforward, and this was followed up with phone call from... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Payroll made errors and I ended up paying too much tax.After my review , paystream woke up and came to me to support which they could have done it before review. Hence, I am keeping this review. I hav... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sameer at PayStream has been a pleasure to work with. He responded promptly to my request and managed everything with great professionalism. I truly appreciated his effectiveness and clear communicati... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I was with Paystreem for over 3 years to process my payroll as an umbrella company and never had anything to complain. Simply Outstanding and very prompt response. On time payment, email confirmation... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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PayStream made contracting easy! Have used PS for years now, and everything went perfect, from setting up all documentation with clients, to payments and customer care. I'm beyond happy to recommend t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Completing and submitting timesheets in their app was simple. They always paid me promptly. They also organised and paid my salary sacrifice into my SIPP at a very reasonable cost. The salary sacrifi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Throughout the year PayStream have kept me updated with a schedule of when things need to be completed. They are currently walking me through the transition from Limited Company to sole trader. All my... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Having worked with Paystream on a number of contracts in the past and even now, I can say they are consistently professional, efficient and considerate. You pick up the phone, call them, and t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am working as a contractor for the first time and have had an excellent experience. I found the website easy to use with clear information, and payslips were provided promptly. Customer service were... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I have been using Paystream since 2016. Their team has been responsive, professional, and extremely knowledgeable and provide information in an easy to understand way. The ease of use of their portal... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke to Alex in Customer Care and he is very knowledgeable about Tax Code and HMRC. It was a pleasure speaking to him and he went " to the nth degree" to assist me. Nothing was too much, just gentl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Top class service! The team at Paystream provide a very detailed and hands-on service, providing expert accounting service and advice. Ollie went beyond the extra mile to ensure everything I needed... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Proactive and Professional. I am with Paystream from a long time and the staff working has been amazing. I recently had a query and some action that had to be taken by Paystream. Emma was super hel... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used PayStream as my umbrella provider for 2 years and the service has been excellent from day one, particularly from the My Max Exec Team. Emails are responded to very quickly and respon... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

I have used Paystream for both Umbrella services & also to be Accountants for my limited company and in both cases the service I reveived was beyond my expectations. They are efficient (timely warni... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jordan did a great job to resolve my queries around Tax breakdown. Very calm and understanding and provided clear next steps. Thank you for a great experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great payroll service, every query was answered immediately and they answer the phone when you call them or respond when you email them. If only the rest of the service industry was as capable. I woul... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jordan was super helpful today when I rang to notify of a change in employment circumstances, everything was actioned straight away. Paystream are the best umbrella company I have dealt with, exce... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been with PayStream for over 10 years, and they’ve been nothing short of brilliant. I’d especially like to commend Liam for his expertise and clear guidance, which have made complex HMRC and payr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Paystream provide a fantastic service. Their portal is clear to understand and in all my dealings with them, I have always found them extremely reliable, informative and helpful. If you are looking... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Explained things well, was able to answer all questions and have generally been very responsive and prompt with responses.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

PayStream are a good and reliable umbrella company to use especially for beginners they make everything easy to use with their app and downloading payslips. Their customer support team are always very... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sophie was excellent at helping me with my issue and getting back to me with an update. My PayStream experience has been brilliant since joining them.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Their communication is great - always pick up the phone or my emails straight away. They explain everything clearly to me as someone setting up a business for the first time.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time using PayStream and they are excellent - very professional and take time to explain everything clearly. A huge thanks to Sophie for the onboarding support.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Katie H was very helpful and knowledgeable and was friendly and engaging. In fact everyone I've dealt with at PayStream seems very professional and extremely helpful.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Excellent! My go to Umbrella provider. Very efficient, answer phones quickly, and never really ever got any of my payroll admin wrong. If I could rate them more than 5 out of 5 I would.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Really good service for a new contractor. Clear guidance and ever available assistance. Prompt payments. Suspect may have underestimated my tax but my situation is complicated!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company, fast responses, good call centre. Great communication, when I go back to Contracting I will definitely use again

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Very simple to be onboarded. Any support enquires were quickly responded to and resolved. Would highly recommend as an umbrella company.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick phone answer (not on hold for ages) and Nicola was very friendly, helpful and efficient in dealing with my enquiry. Thanks!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Prompt response of phone call, put me straight through to the relevant person, who managed my call query and details really efficiently.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was give the information I needed in a clear and concise manner by Ash who was very conscientious.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

UK based customer support that I can actually understand and know what they are talking about

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great service provider and very responsive. Explains everything to me and appreciate the team that supports me.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

The people over at PayStream are always very professional, respond to queries in a timely manner and provide informative information on any issues you may have.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great experience to onboard. Very informative and upfront. Looking forward to working with them.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I've had a great experience working with PayStream. They're incredibly helpful, always patient with my questions, and take the time to explain things clearly. I never feel rushed or confused, which ma... See more

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Company details

  1. Accounting Firm
  2. Accountant
  3. Payroll Service
  4. Tax Advisor
  5. Tax Preparation
  6. Tax Preparation Service

About PayStream

Written by the company

We’re a leading umbrella company and provider of accountancy, tax, candidate screening and international payroll services services to both contractors and recruitment agencies. From the moment you sign up, you can expect nothing less than outstanding service, sound advice and straight-talking answers to your questions from a company that's run by qualified accountants.

Here are ten reasons why choosing PayStream makes Perfect Sense to contractors…

1. Brilliant customer service matters to us. A lot. We're proud to be fully accredited by Customer Service Excellence - the most reputable body in the field - as well as other key industry bodies like APSCo and FCSA. We've also been voted Best Umbrella Company (three times overall), Best Contractor Accountancy (four times overall), Best Verification & Screening Provider (for our Candidate Screening service) and Best Contractor Innovation (for our IR35 Comply review service) in The Contracting Awards over the years.

2. We're run by qualified accountants, meaning we're are always on top of industry legislation changes, ensuring that you are in the right service for your circumstance.

3. We've created our own suite of slick, efficient and user-friendly online tools that have been designed to make your life easier, and are constantly being updated by our in-house development team.

4. Our hand-picked team of experts have over 30 years' experience at the height of the legal and accountancy professions. We work relentlessly to stay at the top of our game, keeping up to date with legislation and working with our advisors and HMRC to ensure you get the best and most compliant solutions in the market.

5. Our contractors benefit from special access to our employee reward scheme, with over 2000 offers that aren't publicly available.

6. Unlike many umbrella companies, we're here to stay - with a highly motivated workforce of over 250 and counting. Our umbrella employees can also take advantage of our salary sacrifice scheme, saving them £100s each month in both PAYE and NI contributions whilst growing their private pension.

7. We offer every type of accounting and payroll service you'll ever need as a contractor. So you can keep your pay hassle-free however your career develops.

8. Whatever your industry - IT, education, construction, you name it - we've got the experience and know how to guide you.

PayStream

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Voted the UK's Best Umbrella Company & Contractor Accountant
PayStream have been named both the UK's Best Umbrella Company & Contractor Accountant by an independent panel of judges at The Contracting Awards. Our aim, as a business, is to be the best provider of accountancy and payroll services in our market and these awards are proof that we are well on the way to achieving our goal.

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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Excellent service

I’ve had an outstanding experience with PayStream. The entire process was smooth, transparent, and incredibly efficient. Their team is always professional, friendly, and quick to respond to any queries. Communication is clear, and they truly go the extra mile to make everything stress-free.

It’s refreshing to deal with a company that genuinely cares about its clients and delivers such consistent, reliable service. I highly recommend PayStream to anyone looking for a trustworthy and supportive umbrella company.

October 16, 2025
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Cezar, we are so happy to hear that the team has been so professional and friendly, we really appreciate your kind words and will be sure to pass them on to the rest of the team.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Professional, responsive and trustworthy

I used PayStream’s services for a number of years prior to retirement. I always found them to be extremely professional, responsive, and trustworthy. Quick to answer my questions, providing accurate and sound advice whenever needed. Their portal is intuitive and easy to use. I would not hesitate in recommending their services.

July 17, 2025
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Reply from PayStream

We really appreciate your kind words and are so happy to hear how excellent your experience has been over the years. Thank you for recommending us for other umbrella contractors.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great customer service

Paystream are very easy to deal with. They offer a friendly professional service

October 13, 2025
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate the excellent review and it's great to hear how friendly and professional the team has been.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PayStream have been great to work with

PayStream have been great to work with. The team are helpful, payments are always on time, and everything is clear and easy to understand. I’d definitely recommend them to other contractors!

October 13, 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate the excellent review and kind feedback.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Support from Sameer at PayStream

Sameer at PayStream has been a pleasure to work with. He responded promptly to my request and managed everything with great professionalism. I truly appreciated his effectiveness and clear communication, which made the entire process seamless and hassle-free.

October 10, 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you John, we really appreciate your excellent review and are so pleased to hear that your experience has been a pleasure.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great experience to onboard

Great experience to onboard. Very informative and upfront. Looking forward to working with them.

October 9, 2025
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you for your excellent review about our umbrella company, we really appreciate your kind words.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Excellent service for umbrella or PSC

My husband and I have been using PayStream for many years as both umbrella and PSC contractors, and can highly recommend their services. The portal provides a one-stop shop for managing expenses, payroll and documentation, but there is always someone available if you want to discuss anything in person. The team are friendly, knowledgeable and prompt. Whether a contract is inside or outside IR35, PayStream simplifies managing the accounts.

October 9, 2025
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you for the excellent review, we are so pleased to hear that you both have had such an excellent experience and that you would recommend us to other contractors.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Verified

Very responsive and professional

Explained things well, was able to answer all questions and have generally been very responsive and prompt with responses.

October 9, 2025
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Lynn, we really appreciate the great review and feedback.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

A positive PayStream experience

The people over at PayStream are always very professional, respond to queries in a timely manner and provide informative information on any issues you may have.

October 9, 2025
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Kieran, we really appreciate the excellent review. It's brilliant to hear the team has been so helpful and professional.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

UK based customer support that I can…

UK based customer support that I can actually understand and know what they are talking about

October 6, 2025
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you for the 5 star review, we are so pleased to read that your experience has been excellent with our umbrella company.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke with Peter in customer care who…

I spoke with Peter in customer care who was so helpful. He was able to answer any queries I had regarding my pay with great efficiency and was so polite. I highly recommend PayStream and if everyone is like Peter your in good hands.

October 7, 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Ekta, we really appreciate the excellent review and recommendation to other contractors.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

🌟 5-Star Review for Peter at Paystream

Peter was absolutely outstanding! I had some complicated invoicing queries, and he went above and beyond to resolve them. He took the time to carefully read through all the email chains to fully understand my issue, then swiftly actioned the necessary amendments. Throughout the day, he kept me reassured and informed at every step — his professionalism and attention to detail were exceptional. If I could give Peter 6 stars, I absolutely would!

Highly recommend Paystream for their excellent customer service — and Peter is a true credit to the team. 👏

October 7, 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you for the excellent review, we are so pleased to read that your experience has been outstanding. We really appreciate your kind words and will be sure to pass them on to the rest of the team.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Verified

Payroll made errors and I…

Payroll made errors and I ended up paying too much tax.After my review , paystream woke up and came to me to support which they could have done it before review. Hence, I am keeping this review. I have raised the rating as they resolved the issue.

December 10, 2024
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Reply from PayStream

Hi Vipulkumar, we’re sorry to read your review. A member of our Customer Care leadership team is currently investigating your query and will be reaching out to you today to discuss this in more detail and work towards a resolution.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Proactive and Professional

Proactive and Professional. I am with Paystream from a long time and the staff working has been amazing.

I recently had a query and some action that had to be taken by Paystream. Emma was super helpful in resolving the query and kept a tab on it. We need more people like Emma.. Thanks a lot

October 3, 2025
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Harpal, we are so happy to hear the team has been so professional and helpful, we really appreciate your kind words and 5 star rating.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Professional service provider

Prompt, professional, helpful and knowledgeable and always willing to assist.

October 3, 2025
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Reply from PayStream

We are so pleased to hear the team has been so prompt, professional and helpful. Thank you for the 5 star review.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was give the information I needed in…

I was give the information I needed in a clear and concise manner by Ash who was very conscientious.

October 3, 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you for your excellent review, we are so pleased to read that the Customer Care team has been so excellent.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great work Jack has done

October 3, 2025
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Peter, we really appreciate the kind words and will be sure to pass them on to the rest of the team.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Professional yet personal and friendly…

Professional yet personal and friendly service from the team. Paystream have looked after my accounts for years and are very trustworthy. Their online portal is excellent for maintaining information and instantly to hand. Special credit to Alya Bibi who has been my advisor for years.

October 2, 2025
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Reply from PayStream

Thank you Lenny, we are so happy to hear how professional and friendly the team has been. We really appreciate the kind words about our Accountancy Services.

- The PayStream Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great service provider and very…

Great service provider and very responsive. Explains everything to me and appreciate the team that supports me.

October 2, 2025
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Reply from PayStream

We are so happy to hear how excellent your experience has been with our Accountancy Services. Thank you for the 5 star review.

- The PayStream Team.

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