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Warning:<\/strong> Late repayment can cause you serious money problems. For help, go to moneyhelper.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>

Please note:<\/strong> High-cost short-term credit is unsuitable for sustained borrowing over long periods and would be expensive as a means of longer-term borrowing.<\/p><\/div><\/article>

Which payday loan is best?<\/h3>

We all experience times in life when we need money quickly. But, if possible, it\u2019s best to avoid payday loans. Before you start comparing payday and short term lenders<\/a>, you should make sure you\u2019ve exhausted all other options.<\/p>

Here\u2019s a handy list of payday loan alternatives,<\/a> which includes suggestions like deferring your expenses or borrowing from friends, as well as arranging a payment plan with your creditors or requesting an overdraft limit increase.<\/p>

But if you\u2019ve already considered these and have decided to take out a short term loan, how do you find the best one? Or, with the eye-watering interest rates involved, should that be the least-worst one? We\u2019ve pulled out some top picks from the lenders we work with. But generally, the best loan is the cheapest you can get approved for, and you can use our table to compare typical rates<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Summary: Finder\u2019s best payday loans in the UK<\/h3>