First Cash Pawn

Pawn loans · 11223 Up River Rd, Northwest Corpus Christi

★ 4.0 · 136 ratingsHours listed

Open lateOpen Sundays

Should you go here?

Many bad reviews, and pawn charges are capped by law.

Borrowers leave more bad reviews here than at 91% of Corpus Christi stores. A pawn loan risks only the item you leave, and the shop must hold it 30 days past the due date.

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What borrowers say4.0★

136 ratings. Known for a clean store. Common complaint: rude staff.

What borrowers say ↓

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Bad reviews22%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a higher share than at 91% of Corpus Christi stores. 1st of 3 First Cash Pawn branches here.

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Good sign

What it costs20% / month

At most, on the smallest loans — capped by Texas law, with 30 days’ grace.

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LicenceLook it up

Loan stores in Texas need an OCCC licence for each location. Check this one before you sign.

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From ratings and written reviews of this store. Checked September 2026. We don’t lend and no store pays us.

How it compares

Against every loan store in Corpus Christi and every other First Cash Pawn branch.

Rating

4.0Higher than 8% of Corpus Christi loan stores. City average is 4.7.

Lowest rated in Corpus ChristiHighest

Bad reviews (1–2★), share of written reviews

This store22%

Average First Cash Pawn branch in Corpus Christi31%

Average Corpus Christi pawn loan store24%

Bad reviews by year · 12% in 2026

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What borrowers say

Ask for Yvette
Deals in jewelry and gold and guns
Known for a clean store
Common complaint: rude staff

Counted in 110 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

Fast service4 reviews · 3.6 per 100
Treats you with respect4 reviews · 3.6 per 100

What to watch for

Rude staff5 reviews · 4.5 per 100

Complaints are counts only.

What it costs

At most 20% a month

Texas caps pawn charges — 20% a month on the smallest loans, less on bigger ones — and the shop must hold your item 30 days past the due date. You never owe more than the item.

Before you go

What to take, and what to ask before you sign.

Bring these

Their website doesn’t list documents. Call ahead and ask what to bring.

At the store

Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Takes cards

Ask these at the counter

1
How long will you hold my item?
Texas requires at least 30 days past the due date.
2
What does it cost to get it back, in dollars?
Ask for the total on the pawn ticket.
3
Can I extend if I need more time?
Ask what an extension costs.

Pawn loans in Texas: how they work, your rights, how to get out →

Check the licence: OCCC licence search or call 800-538-1579.

A cheaper route

Before you borrow here, ask a credit union about a small-dollar loan.

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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In borrowers’ own words

“Great service ,Fast service , and they figure how to help you if there is a problem Yvette Vela is the girl to go when you arrive”
“She made me feel welcomed and treated me with respect the entire time”

Short lines from 4–5★ written reviews of this store. Complaints are counted above, never quoted.

About this lender

Pawn loans.

Part of a chain: First Cash Pawn has 15 locations across the Texas cities we cover — El Paso (5), Corpus Christi (3), Brownsville (2), McAllen (1), Austin (1), Fort Worth (1), Houston (1), Dallas (1). See the First Cash Pawn brand page.

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