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Payday Loan Calculator

See the fee and total you'll repay on a payday loan, with your state's legal fee cap pre-filled.

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How to use it

Pick your state to load its legal fee limit, enter the amount you want to borrow and the days until your next payday. The calculator shows the fee and the total you'll repay on your due date. Most payday loans are due on your next payday, usually two to four weeks out.

What affects your cost

  • Your state's fee cap — some states set a maximum fee per $100; others let lenders set their own.
  • The amount — fees are usually charged per $100 borrowed.
  • The lender — offers vary, so one form that reaches several lenders helps you see options.

How much can I borrow?

Most payday loans run from $100 to $1,000, and many states set a maximum. Check your state on our payday loans by state page, or see how much you can get.

Frequently asked questions

Do payday lenders in your area check your credit?

Most payday lenders check something, but it often isn't a traditional credit report. Many focus on income and banking history and may use alternative credit data or a soft check instead of a hard pull from the major bureaus. Each lender sets its own process and will tell you what it reviews. Submitting our form is free, and you can see if you qualify in about 3 minutes.

Is a payday loan the same as a cash advance?

The terms are often used interchangeably. A payday loan is sometimes called a cash advance because it advances money against your next paycheck. A credit card cash advance is different: you withdraw cash against your card's credit limit, which requires available credit on a card. If you don't have card credit to tap, a payday loan through our network is a fast option. Check your options in about 3 minutes.

Is a payday loan installment or revolving credit?

A traditional payday loan is neither. It's a single-payment loan: you borrow a set amount and repay it, plus the fee, in one payment on your due date. An installment loan spreads repayment over several scheduled payments, and revolving credit, like a credit card, lets you borrow repeatedly up to a limit. Depending on your state rules, lenders may offer payday or installment options. Compare them in about 3 minutes.

Do payday loans affect your credit score?

Usually only a little, if at all. Because many payday lenders don't use a traditional hard credit pull and often don't report to the major bureaus, a payday loan repaid on time typically has little effect on your score. A balance that goes unpaid and reaches collections could hurt it, so borrow an amount you can repay on your due date. your area residents can see their options with our 3-minute form.

What is a payday loan in your area?

A payday loan is a small, short-term loan, usually a few hundred dollars, that you repay in one payment on or around your next payday. Borrowers in your area can request one online from home instead of visiting a storefront. Through our free form you can be matched with lenders in our network, with amounts depending on the lender and your state rules. See if you qualify in about 3 minutes.

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