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Check Cashing and Payday Loan Stores in Costa Mesa, CA

7 of the 20 pawn shops, check cashing and loan stores we list in Costa Mesa are check cashing or payday loan services.

Stores in this category vary significantly by the type of financial products they offer, ranging from simple payroll check cashing to short-term installment loans and personal credit lines. Processing fees, required identification, and funding speeds differ between dedicated check cashers and traditional consumer loan offices. A map pin shows proximity, but it will not indicate whether a specific location handles hand-written checks, government benefits, or immediate cash payouts.

  1. Direct Payday Lenders USA

    2973 Harbor Blvd #106, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

    Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat – Sun 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

  2. Dollar Loan Center

    2300 Harbor Blvd Ste A-1, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

    Mon-Sat 7am-8pm, Sunday CLOSED

  3. Cashback Loans

    370 E 17th St Ste C, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3292

  4. USA Checks Cashed & Payday Advance

    811 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  5. Cashback Payday Advance

    370 E 17th St Ste B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  6. Money Mart

    2346 Newport Blvd #A6, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  7. Freedom Credit Solutions

    777 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-6132

Bring the right documentation. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, your most recent proof of income or pay stub, and a recent utility bill to verify your current residence before applying for a loan or cashing a check.

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What do I need to bring to cash a payroll or government check?

You typically need a current government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, and the endorsed check. Some stores may also ask for a secondary form of identification or a phone number to verify the check with the issuer.

How much do check cashing services usually cost?

Fees are often set as a percentage of the check's total face value, typically ranging from 1% to 5% for payroll or government checks. Personal or unverified checks usually carry higher percentage fees due to the additional processing risk.

What is the difference between a payday loan and a consumer installment loan?

Payday loans are usually smaller, short-term advances meant to be repaid in full on your next payday. Consumer installment loans offer larger principal amounts that are paid back over several months through fixed scheduled payments.