Big Jim’s Check Cashing
Check cashing · 115 S Carroll Ave, Old East Dallas
★ 4.6 · 68 ratingsHours listed
Open late
Should you go here?
Many bad reviews. It charges a fee on every check.
Borrowers leave more bad reviews here than at 75% of Dallas stores. Ask the fee in dollars before you hand the check over.
68 ratings. Known for fast service. The owner answers complaints.
of its written reviews are 1–2★, a higher share than at 75% of Dallas stores.
Charged on every check. Ask the amount in dollars first.
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 Dallas.
Rating
4.6Higher than 33% of Dallas loan stores. City average is 4.5.
Lowest rated in DallasHighest
Bad reviews (1–2★), share of written reviews
Bad reviews by year · 17% in 2026
What borrowers say
- Known for fast service
- The owner answers complaints
Counted in 42 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.
What borrowers appreciate
What it costs
A fee on every check
Check cashing is not a loan: you pay a fee each time. Ask the fee in dollars for your check before you hand it over.
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 · Parking
Ask these at the counter
- 1
What is the fee for this check, in dollars?
Before you hand it over.
- 2
Will I get the cash today?
Ask whether they hold some checks.
- 3
What ID do you need?
Ask which IDs they accept.
Check cashing in Texas: how they work, your rights, how to get out →
Check the licence: OCCC licence search or call 800-538-1579.
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About this lender
Check cashing.
An independent business, not part of a chain.
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