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Cash Store

Payday loans · also title loans · 7117 Blanco Rd Ste 2

★ 4.8 · 557 ratingsHours listed

Open late

Should you go here?

Average reviews, but the loan itself is expensive.

Its share of bad reviews is about average for San Antonio. The risk is the product: fees are high and renewing adds the fee again. Compare a cheaper option first.

Good sign
What borrowers say4.8★

557 ratings. Known for fast service. Known for explaining the terms clearly.

Watch out
Bad reviews5%

of its written reviews are 1–2★, a higher share than at 59% of San Antonio stores.

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What it costs$344 / month

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

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Who they lend to

You need a checking account. Income from benefits or retirement counts.

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LicenceLook it up

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

This store5%

Average San Antonio payday loan store4%

Bad reviews by year · 0% in 2026

What borrowers say

  • Ask for Patricia or Margie
  • Usually done in about 30 minutes
  • Known for fast service

Counted in 476 written reviews. Bars: mentions per 100.

What borrowers appreciate

  • Fast service53 reviews · 11.1 per 100
  • Explains the terms clearly42 reviews · 8.8 per 100
  • Treats you with respect15 reviews · 3.2 per 100
  • Upfront about costs3 reviews · 0.6 per 100

What to watch for

  • Rude staff11 reviews · 2.3 per 100

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

IDProof of incomeBank statementsSSN or ITIN

Who they lend to

  • You need a checking account
  • Income from benefits or retirement counts

At the store

Walk in, no appointment · Wheelchair access · Apply online first

Pay in store, online, by phone, AutoPayCustomer service 1-888-950-2274
From cashstore.com, checked September 2026

Ask these at the counter

  1. 1

    What is the total I’ll repay, in dollars, and when?

    Borrowers here mention: known for explaining the terms clearly.

  2. 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. 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 $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.

Credit-union PAL$1,067

This payday loan, renewed twice$2,033

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

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In borrowers’ own words

  • “Amazing experience, fast and efficient, Erika was very nice and helpful with the whole process 😁”
  • “Ana was very helpful and explained everything to us”
  • “Dee was very respectful and helpful during the whole process made me feel welcomed and very friendly I would recommend anyone to go see Dee at the Cash Store”
  • “I appreciate the transparency & explanation of fees and APR’s that I received”

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

About this lender

Payday loans, and also title loans.

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.