Cash Advance FAQs
Answers about amount limits, fees, terms, qualification documents, repayment, privacy, credit checks and Kentucky deferred-deposit rules.
How much can I borrow?
Amounts shown on this website range from $50 up to $500. Kentucky law currently permits no more than $600 in total proceeds across open deferred-deposit transactions, subject to annual adjustment by the Department of Financial Institutions. Eligibility and approved amount are determined case by case.
What does a cash advance cost?
Kentucky caps the service fee at $15 per $100 of the deferred-deposit check's face amount. Kentucky imposes a $3 database fee per transaction; the fee may be charged to the customer. Use the fee calculator for examples and review the written agreement for the actual finance charge and APR.
What is the typical term?
Kentucky requires the service-fee period to be at least 14 days, and a licensee may not agree to hold a deferred-deposit transaction for more than 60 days. The due date is set in the transaction agreement.
Can I pay only the fee and renew the advance?
No fee-based renewal, rollover or consolidation is permitted under Kentucky law. A new transaction requires eligibility verification and compliance with the statewide database rules.
Can I pay early?
Ask the store how early repayment is handled. Kentucky law does not permit a licensee to obtain charges greater than the amount authorized by the statute, and your agreement controls the payment process.
Can I make a partial payment?
The store process has been structured around single-payment deferred-deposit transactions. If you may have difficulty paying the full amount on time, contact the store before the due date and review your agreement.
Do I need a checking account?
The store qualification process asks for recent checking-account documentation and an eligible payment instrument. Call first if your account is new, your payment method is different, or you do not have a blank personal check.
How long must my checking account be open?
Bring roughly 30 days of account history so the account can be verified as open and active. A specific exception or alternative should be confirmed with the store.
What proof of income do I need?
Bring a current paystub or award letter. Direct deposit shown on a bank statement may support verification, but the store may still request a paystub or other income documentation.
Do I need to live in Northern Kentucky?
The service area is focused on Northern Kentucky customers and employees. Call to confirm current geographic eligibility before visiting.
Can temporary-agency income qualify?
Regular, verifiable income is important for the qualification review. Temporary or staffing-agency income may require additional review; call before visiting.
Is my transaction confidential?
Personal and transaction information should be handled only for verification, servicing, legal compliance and other disclosed purposes. Do not send bank credentials, Social Security numbers or payment details through ordinary email or unsecured channels.
Is my credit score checked?
The basic deferred-deposit review does not rely on a traditional FICO score as the primary decision factor; other verification databases may still be used as required by law or underwriting.
Can I use a starter or counter check?
Possibly, if it is a valid payment instrument and the associated account can be verified. Call first so the store can explain the documentation needed.
How do I repay?
The payment method and due date are stated in the transaction agreement. Contact the store before the due date to confirm the available in-person payment methods and how the payment instrument will be handled.
Can I apply online?
Yes. You can submit the online application on this website. Submission does not guarantee approval, a specific amount, pricing, funding or timing; review the written disclosures before entering a transaction. Apply online.
What happens if a collection caller threatens arrest?
Do not pay solely because of a threat. Ask for written validation of the debt, verify the creditor independently, and use the scam-alert page for BBB, FTC and FBI reporting resources.
