Speedy Cash

Payday loans · also installment loans, check cashing, money transfer, money orders · 4701 Ayers St Ste 600-10, Central City

★ 5.0 · 2,007 ratingsHours listed

Open lateSame-day money

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Should you go here?

Well reviewed, but the loan itself is expensive.

Borrowers leave fewer bad reviews here than at 77% of Corpus Christi stores. The risk is the product: fees are high and renewing adds the fee again. Compare a cheaper option first.

Good sign

What borrowers say5.0★

2,007 ratings. Known for explaining the terms clearly.

What borrowers say ↓

Good sign

Bad reviews1%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a lower share than at 77% of Corpus Christi stores.

How it compares ↓

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What it costs$570 / month

In fees on a $1,000 loan, at the Texas average. Texas sets no cap on these fees.

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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).

Before you go ↓

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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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A cheaper routeA credit-union loan could save you about $1,643 on $1,000 over 3 months →0.0 mi away · small loansCoastal Bend Loans — ★ 5.0, few bad reviews →

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 Corpus Christi.

Rating

5.0Higher than 72% of Corpus Christi loan stores. City average is 4.7.

Lowest rated in Corpus ChristiHighest

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

This store1%

Average Corpus Christi payday loan store2%

Bad reviews by year · 0% in 2026

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What borrowers say

Ask for Norma
Usually done in about 20 minutes
Known for explaining the terms clearly

Counted in 1,538 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

Fast service122 reviews · 7.9 per 100
Explains the terms clearly73 reviews · 4.7 per 100
Treats you with respect19 reviews · 1.2 per 100
Money the same day3 reviews · 0.2 per 100
Upfront about costs3 reviews · 0.2 per 100

Work out what you’d repay

Payday lenders in the Texas report an average fee of $26.60 per $100 for 14 days (OCCC, Q2 2026) — about $57.00 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

$1,570

$1,000 you borrowed$570 in fees

Paid back in one go after about a month. If you can’t pay, renewing costs another $570 each month and doesn’t reduce what you owe.

Before you go

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

Bring these

IDProof of incomeBank statementsSSN or ITIN

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 · Has an app · Apply online first

Loans in Texas Payday loans up to $3,000Customer service 1-888-333-1360

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.

A cheaper route

Need $1,000 for 3 months? A credit-union loan could save you about $1,643.

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.

Credit-union PAL$1,067

This payday loan, renewed twice$2,710

Total repaid on $1,000 over 3 months, at the Texas average fee (OCCC) and the federal PAL cap (12 CFR 701.21).

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

“After trying to apply at several places, Ffor a quick loan, Speedycash was the one that helped me get approved”
“10/10 service Kristiana was very helpful and broke down everything to my understanding”
“Anna was courteous and respectful and did everything she could to help me get a loan and I got the cash I needed”
“Great service and communication, fast and easy money in hand”
“I appreciated how clearly everything was explained, with no surprises along the way”

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

About this lender

Payday loans, and also installment loans, 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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