FAQ's
Here you will find answers to our frequently asked questions.
You can apply for a loan online by clicking here.
When we have received your application, we will assess it by looking at your income and expenditure as well as existing debts you may have.
If you are approved for an affordable loan, we may request that you send us over some additional information to support your application.
To apply for a Scotcash loan you need a bank account. If you do not have one, you can contact us and we can help you to apply for one. Photographic ID is not always required when opening a basic bank account through Scotcash.
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must have a bank account which can support Direct Debits. If you do not have a bank account we can help you open one with Virgin Money, Barclays or the Royal Bank of Scotland. See our basic bank accounts service for more information.
- You must live within the UK.
- You must have lived in the UK for at least the last three years.
- If you have been bankrupt or signed a Trust Deed, you need to have been cleared for at least three years.
Yes. Scotcash loans are available to those working or on benefits.
Our online application form is quick and simple to complete and will ask for basic information such as personal details, income status and expenditure information. You will also need to submit your bank statements online through our secure portal. If you do not do online banking, you can post your bank statements to us or hand them into our office.
Your application will then be assessed, you will ususally receive a decision within 2 working days. If your application is approved, the loan funds will be paid into your bank account 2 working days after we have received your signed paperwork.
All of our loans are based on personal circumstances at the time of application, but usually if you are more than half way through the repayments of your existing loan you can apply for a top up loan. To find out the balance of your loan and to see if you are eligible for a top up, please login to your account on our website.
The amount you can borrow is dependent on your affordability and ability to comfortably make repayments on time without compromising your other financial commitments. It is important to remember that you should not borrow more than you can afford, as this will lead to financial difficulties. Late payments may incur additional interest that may cause your repayment term to be longer.
Yes. You can make additional payments outside your payment schedule. This will mean that the total cost of your loan will be less, as you are only paying interest for the days that you have the loan. To make any additional payments, call us. Make sure you have the card you are using to pay with you when you make the call. Scotcash understand that emergencies and unexpected costs can happen, and if you need to, a repayment holiday can be set up by contacting us. You should note that this will extend your loan term and result in additional interest.
If you repay your loan earlier than the initial agreed payment term, you will end up paying less, as there will be less interest for you to pay. This is because with a Scotcash loan, you are only paying for the interest for each day you have the loan.
Your repayment schedule is included in your loans package – the information that you are provided with when your loan is approved. You can also login to your account on our website.
You can log into your online account to see your balance outstanding, what payments you have made, your next payment date and amount as well as upload documents.
We aim to make our loans as flexible as possible. Our loans are repayable weekly, fortnightly, 4-weekly or monthly and typically are repaid within 52 weeks, but can be offered over a longer or shorter term to suit your circumstances.
Defaults or missed payments do not incur a charge or fee by Scotcash but your Bank may make a charge. If you miss a repayment, you will be contacted by a member of our team to see if we can help. Understanding your situation helps us to make your repayment arrangements as easy as possible, and knowing when a customer may need to take a repayment holiday is included in this. If the term of your loan is extended either through a missed payment or a payment holiday you will pay additional interest.
Once we have agreed on the best day for your repayments to happen, these will be taken from your bank account by direct debit. If you are looking to make additional repayments, you can do so online by using our bank details noted below or call us to pay by the debit card belonging to the account that your repayments come from. A 6% admin fee is applied to each loan to cover the cost of set up and administration.
Scotcash bank details:
Account number: 10358054
Sort code: 83-07-06
Please ensure you quote your name and agreement number on the payment details.
Our loans for each individual application are assessed on the individual circumstances of the applicant. Short term personal loans should never be used to fill a gap in your financial outgoings, and should not be used to repay any debt you may have.
If you are confident that you will be able to manage regular repayments which will not affect your other financial commitments, a Scotcash loan might be right for you. Scotcash can also help you open a credit union savings account, make savings on fuel, ensure you are claiming all the benefits you are entitled to and get help to access grants you might be eligible for. We strive to help you make the most of your money.
If it is decided that a Scotcash Loan is not the best option for your personal circumstances, you will be contacted by email, to inform you of the decision and why it has been made. All Scotcash customers are able to make use of dedicated and confidential money advice service. We can also help you claim any grants or benefits you are entitled to, along with providing advice on budgeting and debt management.
If you are struggling to make your repayments, our team will work with you to find the best option for you, whether this is a repayment holiday or reduced payments. Please note that both of these options will result in a higher interest payment on your loan. It is important to contact us as soon as possible if you think you might be unable to make your loan repayments.
Scotcash work closely with money advice services across Scotland to provide our customers with the right advice at the right time.
Yes. We are always looking for ways to improve our services. Please submit any feedback you may have here. Scotcash also regularly send out customer surveys to gauge how our customers rate our services, and to see what we can make improvements. You can also leave a review on Google or Trustpilot.
A summary of our internal complaints handling procedures for the reasonable and prompt handling of complaints is available on request, contact us for more information or click here.
Yes, we will carry out a credit search to understand your financial circumstances however we will always make a decision based on your current affordability.
After you have completed your online application we ask that you provide your online banking details so that we are able to view up to 90 days of bank account history. This will help our loan officers to make a decision on your affordability, and the appropriate Scotcash products for you.
We can only access a read-only copy of your current account – nothing more. We do not have the ability to change any of your details, transitions, or standing orders, and we cannot see any private details such as your log in details or password. All data is securely handled in accordance with data protection laws and the Scotcash privacy policy.
No one can access or see your personal internet banking details. When you enter your details on our website they are securely transmitted under encryption. These details are held for a single use, so that we can generate the read-only data feed which we use to assess your affordability. We cannot see what your personal log in details are, and cannot see your password. We do not store any of this information at Scotcash.
Your read-only bank statements will be used to make a lending decision surrounding your application and will only be stored for as long as it takes to come to this decision. After the first transmission of data Scotcash cannot access your bank statements unless you provide access once more. For more information on this please click here.
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At Scotcash we provide personal loans starting from just £100. We provide a cost effective alternative for loans where a bank or building society cannot help.
