Speedy Cash
Payday loans · also check cashing, money transfer, money orders · 7201 Cameron Rd, Coronado Hills
★ 4.9 · 535 ratingsHours listed
Open late
Should you go here?
Well reviewed, but the loan itself is expensive.
Borrowers leave fewer bad reviews here than at 82% of Austin stores. The risk is the product: fees are high and renewing adds the fee again. Compare a cheaper option first.
535 ratings. Known for fast service. Known for explaining the terms clearly.
of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 82% of Austin stores. 1st of 3 Speedy Cash branches here.
In fees on a $1,000 loan, at the Austin area average. Texas sets no cap on these fees.
You need a checking account for a payday loan. Income from benefits or retirement counts. Money can go to your debit card (online loans).
Loan stores in Texas need an OCCC licence for each location. Check this one before you sign.
From ratings and written reviews of this store, state fee data (OCCC, Q2 2026) and the chain’s own website. Checked September 2026. We don’t lend and no store pays us.
How it compares
Against every loan store in Austin and every other Speedy Cash branch.
Rating
4.9Higher than 69% of Austin loan stores. City average is 4.3.
Lowest rated in AustinHighest
Bad reviews (1–2★), share of written reviews
Bad reviews by year · 1% in 2026
What borrowers say
- Ask for Jenna
- Known for fast service
- Known for explaining the terms clearly
Counted in 467 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.
What borrowers appreciate
Work out what you’d repay
Payday lenders in the Austin area report an average fee of $28.43 per $100 for 17 days (OCCC, Q2 2026) — about $50.17 per $100 a month. Texas sets no cap on these fees, so ask this store for its own.
I want to borrow
and pay it back
You’d pay in total
$1,502
$1,000 you borrowed$502 in fees
Paid back in one go after about a month. If you can’t pay, renewing costs another $502 each month and doesn’t reduce what you owe.
Before you go
What to take, and what to ask before you sign.
Bring these
Who they lend to
- You need a checking account for a payday loan
- Income from benefits or retirement counts
- Money can go to your debit card (online loans)
At the store
Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Apply online first
From speedycash.com, checked September 2026
Ask these at the counter
- 1
What is the total I’ll repay, in dollars, and when?
Borrowers here mention: known for explaining the terms clearly.
- 2
What happens if I can’t pay on the due date?
Ask what a renewal costs and whether they call your employer or references.
- 3
Can I pay it off early, and is there a fee?
Texas law says your contract must allow early payoff with no penalty. Ask them to confirm.
Payday loans in Texas: how they work, your rights, how to get out →
Check the licence: OCCC licence search or call 800-538-1579.
Need $1,000 for 3 months? A credit-union loan could save you about $1,438.
A Payday Alternative Loan (PAL) from a federal credit union is $200–$2,000, repaid over 1–12 months, capped at 28% a year plus a $20 fee at most. You usually join the credit union first, which can take a day.
Nearby alternatives
The closest real storefronts — at least two take a different route. Numbers match the map.
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Write a reviewIn borrowers’ own words
- “Alma has very great customer service the loan process was quick and very simple I would highly recommend if you need emergency funds to stop by”
- “Alma helped us with our very first loan and explained everything to me in a way I’d understand”
- “I love Jenna soooo much very helpful very respectful very fast with her job”
Short lines from 4–5★ written reviews of this store. Complaints are counted above, never quoted.
About this lender
Payday loans, and also check cashing, money transfer, money orders.
Part of a chain: Speedy Cash has 28 locations across the Texas cities we cover — Houston (11), San Antonio (5), Austin (4), Fort Worth (3), Laredo (2), Corpus Christi (1), McAllen (1), Dallas (1). See the Speedy Cash brand page.
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