Funding Circle Reviews 

16,981
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Evaluating 827 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the dedicated staff for being exceptionally helpful, friendly, and efficient throughout the entire loan application process, ensuring everything remains clear. People also appreciate the smooth user experience, quick response times, and professional communication from account managers when securing business funding. Some reviewers were not happy with the post-sales customer service, mentioning that it can take a long time to receive replies to important emails or assistance. Consumers noted that while initial assistance is exceptionally great, obtaining necessary support later can sometimes feel frustratingly slow and unresponsive.

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Service

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Customer service

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User experience

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gabi & Thomas from the Funding Circle made the application for a short term loan, easy and simple, keeping me informed of the progress along the way. It really took just a few days from enquiry level... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have just taken out a loan for our business which was managed by Daniel & Will. They provided us with help and guidance, were quick to answer any questions we had and they whole process only took... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Funding Circle understand the requirements of SME companies . We used them instead of our bank of 20 years as they were much more constructive in their approach to lending. The process was straightf... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to arrange and had great service from my account manager Matthew Dalrymple with all sorted within 72hrs - ideal for a small business that needs funds quickly!


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  1. Non-Bank Financial Service

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Funding Circle is a leading UK lending platform for SME borrowers. Established in the UK in 2010, and now the leading finance platform to SMEs, Funding Circle has extended more than £17bn in credit to over 125,000 businesses in the UK. Helping the economy to grow, businesses can access fast, fair and transparent finance, and investors can earn attractive returns.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Funding Circle sent me many sales…

Funding Circle sent me many sales letters over the years, I had a feeling the day would come when I would finally need to look into their offerings from genuine need. That day did come and the one thing I will say is that the whole process was extremely easy. The agents were polite and informative, not overly pushy or sales-ey. They offered a product that was more useful than alternatives. The process was straightforward and in the end, I feel in control, informed and that I have a product that works for me. I'm happy to recommend them.

27 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Fantastic Experience

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Fantastic Experience

I honestly can’t say enough about how easy, simple and straightforward the whole process was from start to finish.

Charles and the team at Funding Circle were absolutely fantastic. Everything was explained clearly, communication was excellent, and the whole process was incredibly smooth with none of the usual stress or unnecessary hassle you sometimes expect when arranging business funding.

I’ve dealt with various finance companies over the years, and this was genuinely one of the easiest and most professional experiences I’ve had. Charles was helpful, friendly and efficient throughout, and everything happened exactly as explained.

A massive thank you to Charles and the whole Funding Circle team. An absolute breeze from beginning to end and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. Highly recommended!

4 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such great speedy decisions

Such great speedy decisions. No fuss, no dramas, no endless questions from your bank manager who can never make a decision anyway (if you can even get hold of them)

2 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was indeed an incredible experience…

It was indeed an incredible experience with the funding circle team in seeking loan support for our expanding business. The communication was transparent, the team was professional and very supportive. I highly recommend funding circle for any business owner looking for financial loan support.

29 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Daniel at Funding Circle dealt with our application for funding in a very timely and efficient manner and was always at the other end of the phone if we had any queries. Both Daniel, Jessica and Ben who were involved in the application were extremely helpful and professional.

28 August 2026

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