This story is free to read.

Who were the best payday lenders in 2018?

Payday lenders are more concentrated along Ringgold Road in East Ridge, after tighter rules in Georgia and the city of Chattanooga limited their services elsewhere. Payday lenders are more concentrated along Ringgold Road in East Ridge, after tighter rules in Georgia and the city of Chattanooga limited their services elsewhere.

By Staff Report December 31, 2018 1 min read

The best payday lenders in 2018 were:

1. Check Into Cash

2. Advance America

3. Speedy Cash

4. CashNetUSA

5. Check ‘n Go

6. Cash Central

7. AceCashExpress

8. RISE

9. Check City

10. LendUp

Source: TopTenReviews based upon reviews of 20 products for pricing and services, December 2018. The Cleveland, Tennessee-based Check Into Cash won the Gold Award as the most broadly available lender, with nearly 900 stores and online loans available in 32 states. Check Into Cash is the longest standing payday lender in the industry and currently operates almost 900 stores in 32 states across the country. The company was founded and is owned by Allan Jones.