
thinkmoney loans review
thinkmoney is a UK broker offering personal loans up to £25,000 to its current account customers.
Who is thinkmoney?
Previously known as thinkbanking, thinkmoney is a Manchester-based banking company with products designed to help with your day-to-day budgeting.
thinkmoney is a credit broker that helps customers find the best personal loan from a panel of lenders. It also offers a current account service that helps you automatically manage your money by setting aside funds to cover your bills. You’ll need to be a thinkmoney current account customer in order to access its loan broker service.
It also provides secured loans from £10,000 up to £250,000 through its secured loan partner Ocean Finance, another broker. Car loans from £3,000 to £100,000 are also available through its partner CarFinance 247 Limited who works with a wide panel of lenders.
Key features of thinkmoney personal loans at a glance
- Only available to thinkmoney account holders. You can apply for a loan after having the thinkmoney current account for three months.
- Borrow £100 to £25,000. Loan amounts and terms will vary based on the lender.
- Ring-fence your loan repayments The fixed monthly repayments are made via your thinkmoney current account. Along with other regular financial commitments, your loan repayments can be set aside – so those funds wouldn’t be available via your debit card.
- Build your credit score. thinkmoney claims its online and mobile account management service helps you to “never miss a bill”, which would boost your credit score.
- Account management. Many customers appreciate the assistance provided by the account management app, plus the ability to separate disposable income from funds needed for regular commitments.
The current account charges no fees for missed direct debits or standing orders, and comes with an online banking feature that helps you manage your money. But other than that and the ability to apply for these loans, the account has few unique features to justify the monthly fee.
Key features of thinkmoney secured loans
thinkmoney offer secured loans through its partner Ocean which is a broker. The key features of thinkmoney secured loans are listed below:
Key features of thinkmoney car loans
thinkmoney also offer car loans through its partner CarFinance247 Limited. The key features of thinkmoney car loans are listed below:
Am I eligible for a thinkmoney loan?
To apply for a thinkmoney loan, you must:
- Have held a thinkmoney current account
- Be a UK resident
- Be aged 18 or over
- Be able to provide identity and address
Your approval will ultimately be based on a credit check and assessment of your finances.
How do I apply?
If you’ve decided that a thinkmoney loan is right for you, call the customer service team, who will take you through the application process.
Pros and cons of thinkmoney loans
Pros:
- Online money management. You can stay on top of you account online or via the thinkmoney app
- No charges for bounced direct debit payments
Cons:
- Current account fees. thinkmoney current accounts have a monthly fee of £10.95
thinkmoney customer reviews
thinkmoney scores relatively high on Trustpilot, with a rating of 4 out of 5 based on more than 5,900 reviews (updated August 2023). This is considered a ‘great’ rating by Trustpilot.
thinkmoney customer support
You can contact thinkmoney by email at info@thinkmoney.co.uk or by phone on 0161 779 5000.
Our verdict
As a credit broker, thinkmoney may be beneficial for borrowers looking to get the best deal from a range of lenders. Through thinkmoney there is access to a range of loans including personal, secured and car loans. Easy online money management allows borrowers to keep a close eye on its repayments. However, there is a fee for owning a current account which may deter some.
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