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$200 Loan

Our smallest loan, for the gap that is genuinely small. $30 to borrow it for two weeks, and four cheaper options worth checking first.

A $200 loan is the smallest amount we lend, and it exists for the gap that is genuinely small: a utility reconnection, a co-pay, enough fuel to reach payday. At this size the only sensible structures are single-payment ones, because an installment loan for $200 would cost more in fees than it saves in convenience.

Key loan informationDetails
Amount$200
Products availablePayday loan or cash advance
Term14 – 30 days, one payment
Finance charge$30 at $15 per $100
Total repaid$230
Representative APR391% for a 14-day term
FundingSame day if accepted by 11 a.m. ET
Credit checkSoft inquiry, no FICO® impact

Your options for $200

OptionTermPaymentCost of creditAPR
Payday loan14 days, one payment$230.00 once$30.00391%
Cash advanceNext payday, one payment$230.00 once$30.00391%

Where $200 is often free

At this amount, several alternatives cost nothing and are worth ten minutes before you borrow.

  • A cash advance app. $200 is within reach of almost every app, and the standard transfer is usually free if you can wait a day or two. See apps vs payday loans.
  • Asking the biller. A utility will often split a bill or delay a shut-off for a phone call.
  • 211. Local assistance funds exist for exactly this size of shortfall.
  • A credit card purchase. Carrying $200 at 24% APR for a month costs about $4.
The honest maths$30 to borrow $200 for two weeks is $2.14 a day. Repaid once, that is a reasonable price for avoiding a $75 reconnection fee. Renewed three times it becomes $90, which is not.

Eligibility

  • 18 or older and resident in a state where we lend
  • At least $1,000 a month in verifiable income after tax
  • An active checking account in your name, open at least 30 days
  • Government-issued ID and a Social Security number or ITIN

Other amounts

$300 loan · $500 loan · $1,000 loan · $2,000 loan · $5,000 loan

Frequently asked questions

Where can I borrow $200 today?

A payday loan or cash advance of $200 can be funded the same day when you accept before 11:00 a.m. ET on a business day. A cash advance app is often cheaper if you can wait a day or two for a free standard transfer.

How much does a $200 loan cost?

At $15 per $100, a $200 payday loan costs $30 in finance charges and you repay $230 on your next payday. Over 14 days that is an APR of 391%.

Can I get a $200 loan with bad credit?

Yes. There is no minimum credit score. We look at your income, expenses and banking history, and checking your rate uses a soft inquiry that does not affect your FICO score.

Is $200 available as an installment loan?

No. Our installment loans start at $500, because spreading $200 over months would cost more in interest than the convenience is worth.

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