Step (step.com) has a 4.2 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 100 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Money & Insurance and its reputation is good. 79% of reviews are 4 stars or higher and 18% are 1 star; The business has replied to 94% of negative reviews; 32 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-11.
What people say
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Taylor Marie · 1 review · Experienced 2025-07-30 ·
★★★★★
I’ve used step for some years now and…
I’ve used step for some years now and it’s been great. there has seemed to be an issues so i asked AI to talk to someone about it and someone got to me fist. I got Nicole, she is incredibly sweet and does excellent at helping !
Reply from Step2025-08-22
We appreciate the kind words Taylor! We're so glad Nicole was able to assist you and that you've been with us for some time now. We appreciate you being a part of Step and thank you for your 5-star review 💙💗💛
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Chantal Fay · 1 review · Experienced 2025-07-29 ·
★★★★★
Great!
Super easy to figure out the application, great way to save money, & build credit without over drawing or over spending! Have not had any issues with step at all!
Any questions I had they got back to me super fast! Highly recommend
Reply from Step2025-08-22
We love to hear it, Chatal! Thanks so much for your 5-star review and for being a part of Step 💙💗💛
Step is awesome easy to use and has a lot of perks for use
Also customer support is very active for help
Reply from Step2025-08-22
We're so happy to hear our team was able to help you and that our app has been easy to use! We appreciate you being a part of Step 💙💗💛
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Sarah Fay · 7 reviews · Experienced 2025-07-23 ·
★★★★★
Always have answers to my questions and…
Always have answers to my questions and I can't say there is anything I haven't liked since opening my account!!
Reply from Step2025-08-22
We appreciate the kind words! Thanks so much for your 5-star review 💙💗💛
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Lor Diggs · 1 review · Experienced 2025-07-21 ·
★★★★★
I was a little frustrated with a few…
I was a little frustrated with a few pending transactions that i didnt make. But team member Nicole contacted me and explained everything and she was a big help thankyou nicole.
Reply from Step2025-08-22
Hi there! We really appreciate your 5-star review and are happy to hear that Nicole was able to assist you! We'll be sure to share your feedback. Thanks for being a part of Step! 💙💗💛
Love step. Got cards for all my family. Easy to add funds and monitor my kids. Teaches responsibly. Easy to move funds between card to bank. Customer service is awesome and helps with all concerns. Honest their better then my primary bank. Had step a while now and would definitely recommend. Never had a bad experience
Reply from Step2025-08-22
Hi Kristy! Thank you for your 5-star review. We're very happy to see that Step has been helpful for your family! We appreciate the kind words and thanks again for being a part of Step 💙💗💛
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Ernest Sloan · 3 reviews · Experienced 2025-07-16 ·
★★★★★
WORST BANK I EVER DEALT WITH
WORST BANK I EVER DEALT WITH. Customer service is incompetent. Do not bank with Step; you will regret it. Their promises are not genuine. They claim you can receive your direct deposit two days early, which has proven to be untrue. On two occasions, my paycheck was deposited on the day the check was issued and not two days prior. They blamed this on my company not notifying them two days in advance. However, when I contacted my HR department, they confirmed that Step was notified. It's important to note that Step's partner bank is Evolve, which means there is a two-step process involved. I only used this account to pay bills, which caused issues with some of my vendors.
Please take my advice: opt for a well-known brick-and-mortar bank. I have just switched to Discover and will never deal with an online bank again. When you use a brick-and-mortar bank, you have the benefit of communicating with a live agent, which can be incredibly valuable. Additionally, some vendors do not accept credit cards as payment, which I found frustrating while banking with Step.
Mark my words, do not bank with Step.
Reply from Step2025-08-22
Hi Ernest, We’re sorry to hear about your direct deposit not arriving early. Our customer support team is available from 6 AM to 7 PM (PT) Monday to Friday, and 6 AM to 6 PM (PT) on weekends and holidays. We appreciate your feedback and have shared this with our team 💙💗💛
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Anthony Iburg · 1 review · Experienced 2025-07-16 ·
★★★★★
Fast to reply
Fast to reply, very helpful. I did use step but wanted to go further with a local bank. They were very helpful with the process and fast.
Reply from Step2025-08-21
We appreciate the kind words Anthony! Thanks so much for your 5-star review 💙💗💛
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David Celis · 2 reviews · Experienced 2025-07-13 ·
★★★★★
My son is a special needs adult who cannot live independently.
I'm using this program differently than most people. My son is a grown adult but will never be able to learn to read or write or understand math or money. This program has allowed him go out into the community to shop and purchase like other people, but without cash and within budgetary limits.
Plus, whenever I have trouble with the system working because of banking accounts changing or phone networks changing... any number of reasons... Whenever I ask for help I get almost immediate responses and guidance about how to solve my problem. Very reliable
Reply from Step2025-08-21
Hi David! Thank you for your 5-star review and the kind words. We're elated to see that Step has been helpful for your family and that our support team has been prompt with resolutions! We appreciate you being a part of Step 💙💗💛
I am an adult and I have come to really like this card. The instant debit money addition feature is a life saver. I do a lot of online business and this card has been wonderful to have. The rewards are just awesome. There's no need to wait for 3-5 business days to transfer money from the checking account, it comes direct to the card within seconds.
Reply from Step2025-08-21
Hi Latisha! We appreciate your feedback about the rewards and funding your account. Thanks so much for the 5-star review and for being a part of Step! 💙💗💛
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Samuel Perez · 1 review · Experienced 2025-07-11 ·
★★★★★
the person i talked with was really…
the person i talked with was really kind and helpful.
Reply from Step2025-08-21
We love to hear it, Samuel! Thanks so much for your 5-star review and for being a part of Step 💙💗💛
Had an unexpected issue of not being able to use my card and the customer service was amazing to help me get it figured out in a 24 hr period.
Reply from Step2025-08-21
Thanks so much for your 5-star review Anastasia! We're so happy to hear our team was able to help you with your card. We appreciate you being a part of Step 💙💗💛
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Nas · 2 reviews · Experienced 2025-07-08 ·
★★★★★
Amazing Customer Service
I had an issue but I emailed their customer service and they resolved it quicker than I expected. I spoke with Nicole and Koi- they were both very sweet, and prompt with my issue as well!
Reply from Step2025-08-21
Hi Nas! We really appreciate your 5-star review and are happy to hear that Nicole and Koi were able to resolve things for you! We'll be sure to share your feedback. Thanks for being a part of Step! 💙💗💛
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Charaa Love · 1 review · Experienced 2025-07-06 ·
★★★★★
I love this app in general
I love this app in general, not only can I use it for my direct deposit I can get cash back with the point system and everything! They also helped me with a problem that I’ve been having for quite some time now, and knowing me, I don’t like any issues when it comes to my money and getting that check— so it’s overall in my opinion it’s better than cash app, PayPal and whatever other forms of banking apps there are- AND STEP HELPS BUILD CREDIT. I absolutely love this cause I’ve been had this since I was eleven and every since then it’s been building my credit and now that I’m 18 my credit score is AMAZING, (yes I do have credit straight to adulthood)
Reply from Step2025-08-21
Hi Charaa, Thanks so much for the 5-star review! We're so glad to see that Step has helped you build credit! Thanks again for the kind words and we appreciate you being a part of Step 💙💗💛
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Stephen · 4 reviews · Experienced 2025-06-20 ·
★★★★★
Fraudulent Company
Unbeknownst to me, this company reported their "debit card" as a secured credit card to the 3 credit bureaus. My score dropped a very large number. I never gave them permission to convert the debit card to a secure card.
Reply from Step2025-08-21
Hi Stephen, We're so sorry to hear about this! We would definitely like to look into what happened. We also want to clarify that we currently offer a credit card that is protected by Step Smartpay. Please send us a message in the app or email us at [email protected] so we can assist you directly and review your account 💙💗💛
My two teens use Step cards and we’ve found it to be a great arrangement. I can control money transfers easily, and they like the functionality to track and save their money. The staff is also helpful and responsive.
Reply from Step2025-08-21
Hi Jessica! Thanks so much for your 5-star review. We're happy to hear that Step has been an easy to use tool for your family! Thanks again for being a part of Step! 💙💗💛
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Jessie Green · 1 review · Experienced 2025-06-04 ·
★★★★★
So June 4th 2025 I put in an order at…
So June 4th 2025 I put in an order at mcdonalds uses doordash as their delivey doordash was suppose to deliver it and instead of communicating with me like they should have the woman canceled the order I have the canceled order receipt I shared it with step and told them to please get the money back because mcdonalda delivery which is doordash canceled the order and I did not get the food and I am not paying for the food I did not receive anyways I've been writing g them left and right with no success of them putting back the money even though they have the canceled order receipt to prove I did not get my order they keep saying 90 days no way youbhave lost you ever living mind if you think im waiting 3 months for this order I never got the money should have went right back on my account when the order was canceled yet it hasn't and it's been nearly a month with no results my nest step is a lawyer to sue them and mcdonalds for stealing my money
Reply from Step2025-06-30
Hi Jessie! The dispute process can take up to 90 days, however resolution can come earlier. To receive an update, please reach out to our dedicated Dispute Team any time by chatting with us through the app or by emailing us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you! 💙💗💛