Cash advance loans are designed to provide cash to people who need it quickly and who cannot wait, for one reason or another, until they next get paid. This is offered as a short-term solution, and should be used as such, because the longer it takes to pay off the balance the more you will pay in interest charges.

People who choose to apply for a payday loan often use the money to pay off credit card balances or unexpected bills that occur from time to time. Some people use this type of loan to stop being charged overdraft fees and regain control over their finances in the short term. Whatever your situation, it's worth looking at all your options carefully to ensure you choose the right one for you.

When applying for a cash advance, you need to weigh up whether you can still afford your day-to-day expenses when your loan balance has been deducted from your pay. This is something that is taken into account when an application is being considered by the payday loan companies. In most cases applicants can apply for amounts between £80 and £800, but the amount you are approved for depends on your income and monthly expenses.

With some payday loans providers the entire process will take place online. This is part of the appeal of payday loans – quick cash can be accessed in a very short amount of time by applying online and with far less paperwork compared to a bank loan or a credit card application.

When applying for cash advances there are certain criteria that the loan company will take into consideration. This will determine if the applicant will qualify for a payday loan and how much he or she will be allowed to borrow. Firstly the applicant has to be the legal age to borrow money, so at least 18 years old. The applicant also has to be employed with a regular salary. (This can be weekly or monthly). The salary has to be paid directly into a valid bank account that has a debit card with which the applicant can make the repayment.

In some cases the lender many ask for proof of employment / earnings, so salary records may have to be submitted. Many providers will perform an online credit check instead or, in some cases, as well as.

Once the application is made successfully, the payday loan provider will approve you for a loan, the value of which will be based on your income and the amount you can afford to pay back on your payday. You can choose to accept all or part of this amount. It is recommended that you apply for and accept only the amount you really need. Transferring money is generally done the same day. Transfers do not clear over the weekend so, in order to apply for a same day cash advance, it is best to apply on a weekday.