Cash Store
Payday loans · also money orders · 6604 FM78 Ste 100, Northeast Side
★ 4.8 · 362 ratingsHours listed
Should you go here?
Many bad reviews, and the loan is expensive.
Borrowers leave more bad reviews here than at 60% of San Antonio stores. The risk is the product: fees are high and renewing adds the fee again. Compare a cheaper option first.
of its written reviews are 1–2★, a higher share than at 60% of San Antonio stores.
In fees on a $1,000 loan, at the San Antonio area average. Texas sets no cap on these fees.
You need a checking account. Income from benefits or retirement counts.
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 San Antonio.
Rating
4.8Higher than 39% of San Antonio loan stores. City average is 4.6.
Lowest rated in San AntonioHighest
Bad reviews (1–2★), share of written reviews
Bad reviews by year · 2% in 2026
What borrowers say
- Ask for Jocelin or Rose
- Known for explaining the terms clearly
Counted in 316 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.
What borrowers appreciate
What to watch for
Complaints are counts only.
Work out what you’d repay
Payday lenders in the San Antonio area report an average fee of $19.51 per $100 for 17 days (OCCC, Q2 2026) — about $34.43 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
$1,344
$1,000 you borrowed$344 in fees
Paid back in one go after about a month. If you can’t pay, renewing costs another $344 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
- Income from benefits or retirement counts
At the store
Wheelchair access · Apply online first
From cashstore.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 $966.
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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Been to Cash Store?
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Write a reviewIn borrowers’ own words
- “Came in to get some cash and was in and out really quickly”
- “Everyone is very welcoming, they explain everything to you and they are very patient”
- “Representative was knowledgeable, professional, polite, respectful, and patient”
Short lines from 4–5★ written reviews of this store. Complaints are counted above, never quoted.
About this lender
Payday loans, and also money orders.
Part of a chain: Cash Store has 38 locations across the Texas cities we cover — Houston (17), El Paso (7), Fort Worth (4), Corpus Christi (3), Dallas (3), San Antonio (2), Brownsville (2). See the Cash Store brand page.