Warning: Late repayment can cause you serious money problems. For help, go to moneyhelper.org.uk.
Please note: High-cost short-term credit is unsuitable for sustained borrowing over long periods and would be expensive as a means of longer-term borrowing.
Important: Wonga collapsed into administration in 2018. You can find alternatives to Wonga below, or you can have a look at our guide to other payday loans.
| Name | Established | Loan types | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wonga Short Term Loan | 2006 (ceased trading 2018) | Payday and instalment loans | More info |
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Lending Stream Instalment Loan | 2008 | Instalment loans | Go to site |
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Moneyboat Short Term Loan | 2011 | Instalment loans | Go to site |
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QuidMarket Short Term Loan | 2011 | Instalment Loans | Go to site |
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Conduit Short Term Loan | 2012 | Instalment loans | Check eligibility |
The lender was frequently in the news and drew widespread criticism from all angles due to the high interest rates and fees it charged and for irresponsible lending practices, which later led to an unsustainable number of complaints and compensation claims. (In the first half of 2018, around 12.6% of customers were submitting a complaint.) This didn’t stop other firms jumping on the bandwagon, however.
Our loan calculator at the end of this page, allows you to compare the cost of payday or short term loans from multiple lenders. Alternatively, above are some Wonga alternatives offering a quick decision and payout.
The regulatory body that keeps companies such as Wonga in check is the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It was largely in response to media attention surrounding Wonga that the FCA introduced a set of rules for payday lenders in 2015. As well as tightening up affordability checks and limiting “roll overs” of loans, lenders could no longer:
If you’re considering a short term loan, make sure the company you apply with is authorised and regulated by the FCA. It’s quick, easy and free to search the register.
As well as comparing short term loans with other types of credit, it’s a good idea to shop around and compare a range of lenders before you apply for a loan. You can use the table below to get an idea of how much the loan that you have in mind might cost.
