Payday Lenders

ACE Cash Express Review

Storefront and online payday, installment, and title loans.

CashCompassPro rating

3.0 / 5

High-cost option

Cost / APR

200% – 700% (state-dependent)

Amounts

$100 – $5,000

Funding speed

Same day in-store

Credit review

Varies by state and eligibility

Products

Payday, installment, title, check cashing

Loan amounts

$100 – $5,000

APR range

200% – 700% (state-dependent)

Funding speed

Same day in-store

Footprint

~900 storefronts plus online

Overview

ACE Cash Express operates ~900 storefronts plus an online platform, offering payday, installment, and title loans. It's accessible and fast but uniformly expensive — credit-union PALs, earned-wage apps, and bad-credit installment lenders are almost always a better starting point.

Who ACE Cash Express may be best for

Borrowers comparing lender options, costs, approval requirements, funding speed, and alternatives before submitting a request.

What to watch before applying

Review APR, fees, repayment timing, availability, and the total repayment amount before accepting any offer.

Pros

  • Wide storefront footprint
  • Multiple product lines
  • Same-day in-store funding

Cons

  • Very high APRs
  • Single-payment payday structure in many states
  • Title loans carry repossession risk

Eligibility & requirements

  • Active checking account
  • Verifiable income
  • Government-issued ID

Cost reminder

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Cost range, APR, fees, and total repayment risk
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