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What is an Instant Loan Online?

An instant online loan provides you with quick, short-term cash that can be applied for in minutes. When we say instant, this refers to the speed of the application and our approval process, rather than a guarantee of immediate cash in your account.

Our online application process moves quickly to assess your suitability for instant loans, meaning you can get a decision fast and receive same day loans when approved. At Fast Loan UK, many of our customers can get the urgent funds they need within just 15 minutes of signing their loan agreement, so if your bank supports Faster Payments, you could have the money you need today.

Our loans are unsecured, and as an FCA-authorised direct lender, we’ll ensure credit and affordability checks are completed before a loan is approved. If you need quick cash, and you can meet our eligibility requirements, our instant loans could be suitable for you.

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How Instant Loan Approval Works at Fast Loan UK

We’ve made applying for instant loans online as straightforward as we can, so that you can get a decision quickly. First, tell us how much you want to borrow and for how long. You can choose loan amounts up to £2,000, maximum of £800 if you’re a new customer, and choose flexible repayments up to 12 months. If it is your first loan with us, this is up to 8 months. Use the sliders to choose exactly what you need. 

Fill in our short application form, which takes just a few minutes to do, and ensure you provide accurate information. We’ll then provide a fast decision on whether we can help you today, before performing credit and affordability checks to ensure the loan amount and repayments are sustainable for you. You’ll be assigned a personal Customer Care Manager throughout this, and they will contact you if they have any details they need to clarify. 

Once approved, you will be sent your digital loan agreement to review and sign, clearly showing the total cost of the loan and repayment terms. We provide transparency from the start to ensure it is clear exactly how much the instant loan will cost you. After signing, we’ll then transfer the funds directly to your bank account, and if your bank uses the Faster Payments system, you could have this to use within just 15 minutes. No unnecessary delays, and no third parties involved, so that you can get the loan you need the same day, where this is possible.

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Why Choose Fast Loan UK For an Instant Loan

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Every loan requires a credit check, and whilst we do not focus solely on your credit score, it is still important for us to assess your credit history and affordability. We do this first by running a soft search using a Credit Reference Agency (CRA), which does not show on your credit file and won’t affect your score. This allows us to check your suitability for an instant loan before running a hard search if pre-approved, which will show on your credit file. 

This means if you are not eligible to apply, we won’t perform an unnecessary hard search unless needed. If you are someone with a poor credit history, we may still be able to help you. Responsible lending is at the core of everything we do, helping to protect you from financial difficulties.

Instant money loans are ideal for many situations and many different people, so we always look to help where we can. That’s why if you do have a low credit score, this doesn’t necessarily mean you will be declined. We’ll look at your current finances as well as your credit history to give us a clear picture of your situation, assessing both your credit and affordability. 

Your Customer Care Manager will be able to determine your suitability for the loan and work with you to ensure the repayments you choose are realistic for your situation. As long as the loan is sustainable for you, even with a poor credit history, we may be able to help today.

To be able to apply today, you’ll need to meet our eligibility criteria below. Remember that if you are a first-time customer, the maximum you can apply for with our short term loans is £800 with repayments of up to 8 months. 

  • You’re aged 18 years or over. 
  • You’re a current UK resident. 
  • You receive a regular income from full or part-time employment. 
  • You have a valid bank account and debit card. 

This doesn’t guarantee you will be approved, but it means we can assess your application straight away. It’s important to know that we may use automated approval decisions to help provide a decision in principle before assessing your suitability, but our Customer Support team is on hand to contact you by phone if they need any information confirmed. 

Once approved, we’ll look to process the funds to transfer to your bank account as quickly as possible, but please note the funding speed will depend on bank processing times and if your bank supports Faster Payments. You can apply for a loan at any time of the day through our website, but please be aware that if you apply for an instant loan outside of our business hours, you may not receive the funds until the next working day. 

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Apply For A Flexible Instant Loan Online at Fast Loan UK

We welcome applications from those with varying credit histories, as long as repayments are affordable on an instant loan. If you feel this is suitable for you and need a quick loan today, fill in our application form, and we’ll give you a quick decision in minutes. 

If you have any questions, please contact us for more information before applying. 

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Getting Instant Loans with Bad Credit

Having bad credit shouldn’t mean you’re not eligible for help. Many lenders may avoid approvals for those with a poor credit history, but we work differently, so that it doesn’t automatically mean you can’t get instant loan approval.  

As long as your ability to make repayments on time is clear and you can sustain them throughout the loan term you choose, whether it’s a 6 month loan or for 12 months, you could be approved today. It doesn’t mean we can guarantee approval, but we will consider this after credit and affordability checks.  

It’s a good idea to review your finances before you apply, making sure that you are borrowing for the right reasons and that there are no other realistic ways you can resolve your short-term issue. If you are in current financial difficulties, further borrowing may not be suitable. Speaking to organisations like Money Helper or Citizens Advice can help provide financial advice that may be useful in your situation instead. 

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Why Choose Fast Loan UK For an Instant Loan

What Are The Advantages of Choosing An Instant Loan Online? 

Online instant loans can be an ideal way to get urgent funds when needing to cover expenses quickly. At Fast Loan UK, we’ve designed the whole process to work quickly and seamlessly whilst following responsible lending guidelines. When compared to traditional lending options and lenders, there are a few advantages. 

  • Apply entirely online without paperwork or in-person appointments. 
  • Access clear loan details upfront, including repayment amounts, due dates, and the total cost of borrowing. 
  • Choose flexible repayment options to suit your needs. 
  • Avoid using assets or guarantors, as our instant loans are unsecured. 
  • Manage your loan digitally, from application through to repayments. 
  • Suitable for short-term financial needs, where traditional loans may be impractical 

It’s important to look at your different available options when considering getting instant money loans, whilst being aware that rather than giving you cash in an ‘instant’, it’s all about how fast you can get a decision the same day. With us, you can potentially receive the funds within 20 minutes of your initial application if approved. 

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