Dollar UK

Dollar Financial UK Limited was a significant player in the UK's consumer credit market, specializing in payday loans, pawnbroking, cheque cashing, and short-term unsecured credit. Operating a large network of high-street stores under "The Money Shop" brand as well as several online lending websites, the company provided accessible but high-cost credit to consumers. Its history is marked by rapid growth followed by a sharp decline due to a regulatory crackdown by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on the payday lending industry. The FCA's focus on affordability checks and fair treatment of customers led to the company having to pay significant redress for past irresponsible lending, which ultimately rendered the business model unviable and forced it into administration in 2019.