Swift Money Payday Loans
At Swift Money, we are an independent credit broker dedicated to making short-term borrowing straightforward, transparent, and accessible for people across the UK.
We do not lend money ourselves. Instead, we connect you with a carefully selected panel of FCA-authorised lenders so you can compare options quickly and increase your chances of finding a suitable loan.
Fast and Convenient - Complete our short online application in minutes and receive an eligibility decision almost instantly in most cases.
100% Free Service - Our service is completely free of charge with zero hidden fees. We receive a commission from the lender only if a loan is successfully arranged. No fees/costs are passed onto yourself.
Wider Choice of Lenders - Your application is shown to multiple trusted partners, helping more people (including those with less-than-perfect credit) find a lender that may be able to help.
Secure and Fully Regulated - We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA Firm Reference Number 738569). Your personal information is protected with bank-level security.
Responsible Lending First - We and our partner lenders will always assess affordability and suitability based on your individual circumstances.
What We Offer
Through our network you can explore short-term loans from £100 to £5,000 (subject to lender criteria and affordability assessment).
These loans are designed to help with unexpected or temporary expenses and are typically repaid over a period of 1 month up to 36 months. Many lenders in our panel consider applications from people with adverse credit histories, provided basic eligibility criteria are met and the loan is affordable.
Important: Short-term loans are not a long-term financial solution. They should only be used for genuine needs and only if you can repay on time.
Understanding the Costs
All high-cost short-term credit (HCSTC) in the UK is strictly regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
The maximum interest is capped at 0.8% per day, and you will never repay more than double the amount borrowed. The maximum chargeable default fee is also set at £15.
Further details regarding HCSTC regulations can be found on the FCA webiste.
These are the legal maximum costs under FCA rules. Actual offers are usually lower and will be clearly displayed before you proceed.
You are never under any obligation to accept any loan offer.
Our Commitment to Responsible Lending and Transparency
- ✓ We only work with lenders who are fully authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
- ✓ Every lender we partner with must carry out a thorough affordability and suitability assessment.
- ✓ We clearly explain all costs upfront. UK regulation caps the cost of high-cost short-term credit at 0.8% per day and ensures you will never pay back more than double the amount borrowed in interest and charges.
- ✓ There are no hidden fees for using our service.
Late or missed repayments can affect your credit score and may lead to additional charges. If you experience difficulties, please contact the lender as soon as possible — they are required to work with you on a realistic solution.
For free, independent financial advice visit MoneyHelper or call the Money and Pensions Service on 0800 138 7777.
About Swift Money
Swift Money was established to make short term borrowing simpler, faster and more transparent for customers across the UK. Over the years we’ve helped over 1 million people connect with reputable lenders by removing the complexity often associated with searching for short term credit online.
As an independent credit broker, our role is to act as a bridge between customers and lenders. Rather than lending money directly, we work with a carefully selected panel of UK based lenders who specialise in short term and payday loans. This allows us to match applicants with lenders that may be more suited to their individual circumstances, saving time and reducing the need to apply to multiple providers separately.
We understand that financial emergencies can arise unexpectedly, that’s why our service is designed to be quick, accessible and easy to use, with a straightforward online application process and clear information at every stage. Our focus is on helping customers understand their options, while encouraging responsible borrowing and informed decision making.
Swift Money is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), meaning we operate within strict regulatory guidelines designed to protect consumers. We take data security and privacy seriously, using secure technology to protect your personal information and only sharing details with lenders when necessary and authorised to process your application.
Our approach is built on transparency. There are no hidden fees for using our service and we clearly explain how we operate and how we’re paid. Any loan offers you receive come directly from lenders, with full details of interest rates, repayment terms and total costs provided before you decide whether to proceed.
More Questions?
Below we have displayed our most popular frequently asked questions.
If you require any further information please feel free to
Contact Us.
Once you complete our simple online application form, we send your details securely to lenders who may provide an offer. If matched, you’ll be redirected to your chosen lender’s website to complete your application and receive your funds.
• You must be at least 18 years old.
• You must be a UK resident.
• You must have a UK issued bank account and debit card.
Each lender has specific criteria and will check affordability and eligibility before making an offer. Please note that meeting basic criteria doesn’t guarantee approval.
Repayment terms and cost do vary from lender to lender so please always check the lender’s terms and Total Amount Repayable before agreeing to a loan.
Things to consider:
• Whether you can afford the repayments.
• The cost of interest and fees.
• Alternative options like savings, family support or budgeting help.
If you’re unsure about borrowing, please seek independent financial advice.
How It Works
We know that you may need access to funds in a hurry and that’s why we have designed our website to be as fast and simple as possible.
Please see a brief ouline of the process below:
Apply Online
Complete our short & simple application form to receive an instant online decison.
Check Your Offer
Once you have your offer from the lender, you can choose to accept or decline, without any obligation.
Get Your Money
Upon approval, your funds can be paid into your account within 1 hour (bank dependant).
FCA Register
Swift Money Limited are authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Authorization can be verified on the FCA register located at: https://register.fca.org.uk/ - FCA Firm reference Number: 738569
Free Financial Advice
If you are struggling with your finances and would like to speak to someone, you can contact any of the companies below, completely free of any charges:
MoneyHelper.org.uk
Nationaldebtline.org - tel: (0800 138 1111). Free, confidential debt advice service run by the Money Advice Trust.
Stepchange.org
Repayment & Collections
Collections Process: If at any point during the term of your loan you feel that you will have difficulty in repaying what you owe, you must contact the payday lender immediately. You will be able to discuss repayment options and avoid missing your repayment date completely.
Please be aware that this could incur further charges or interest as a result. Please also note that interest rates are capped at 0.8% per day and charges are also capped to a maximum of £15.
If you fail to notify the lender of your difficulties and miss your repayment date, your details could be forwarded onto debt recovery agencies to recover the debt. This action is not taken lightly and is always a last resort.
Implications Of Non Payment: Again, if you are struggling, or feel that you may struggle to meet your repayment date, you need to contact the lender immediately. If you do not do this and you fail to meet the the agreed repayment date, this could adversely effect your credit score and will harm your chances of obtaining credit in the future.
If you do miss your repayment date interest and charges may also be applied. In this instance lenders will always try to contact you via telephone or letter in order to recover the funds or to arrange an alternative repayment solution.
Late Payment: Where you feel that you may have any difficulty in repaying your loan on the pre-arranged date, you will need to contact your lender immediately. You will be able to rearrange your repayment date to a more suitable time (this may result in a small charge being added on to the total amount due). The late payment fee could vary from £1 to £15, completely dependent upon the delay and the lender.
* Although we can provide an instant decision, on occasion payday loan decisions may take up to 2 minutes.
** Funds may take longer than 1 hour to arrive depending on which lender approves your application and if your bank supports Faster Payments.
*** Although Swift Money never charge any fees, lenders we work with may charge fees. Any fees charged by lenders will be clearly outlined for your consideration before entering an agreement.