Background
Dollar Financial Group (DFG), now known as Money Mart Financial Services, is a global financial services company specializing in alternative consumer financial products. The company provides a wide range of services targeting underbanked and subprime customer segments, including payday loans, installment loans, cash advances, check cashing, money orders, money transfers, prepaid cards, and currency exchange. DFG operates through a network of retail locations and online platforms in both the United States and Canada.
History
Founded in 1979 as Monetary Management Corporation, the company changed its name to Dollar Financial Group in 1990. In 1996, DFG acquired Money Mart, a Canadian financial services brand, and expanded its presence in North America. In 2014, DFG was purchased by a private equity fund manager and subsequently taken private. In 2018, the company rebranded as Money Mart Financial Services, reflecting its most recognized retail brand. Today, the company operates over 350 locations across the U.S. and Canada under brands such as Money Mart, Insta-Chèques, and The Check Cashing Store.
Types of Loans and Fees Charged
Loan Types: Payday loans, installment loans, personal loans, cash advances, and lines of credit.
Other Services: Check cashing, money orders, money transfers, prepaid cards, and currency exchange.
Loan Amounts and Terms: Vary by product and location; payday loans typically range from $100 to $1,500, while installment loans and lines of credit may offer higher limits and longer repayment periods.
Interest Rates and Fees: Fees and APRs vary by state/province, loan type, and amount. All terms are disclosed during the application process and comply with local regulations.
Locations
Dollar Financial Group (Money Mart Financial Services) operates more than 350 retail locations in the United States and Canada. In Canada, the company operates under the Money Mart and Insta-Chèques brands. In the U.S., it operates as Money Mart and The Check Cashing Store. Many services are also available online.
States/Provinces Where Loans Are Offered and Not Offered
Available: Services are available in multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces where permitted by law. Exact availability depends on local regulations and licensing.
Unavailable: Not available in states or provinces with strict lending regulations or bans on payday and similar lending products.
How to Contact Dollar Financial Group (Money Mart Financial Services)
U.S. Headquarters: 74 E Swedesford Rd Ste 150, Malvern, PA 19355-1488
Canadian Headquarters: Money Mart, 401 Garbally Road, Victoria, BC V8T 5M3, Canada
Phone (U.S.): (610) 296-3400
Phone (Canada): (250) 384-7411
Website: www.moneymart.com
Customer Service: Contact forms and additional phone numbers are available on the company’s website for both U.S. and Canadian customers.
Dollar Financial Group is not BBB accredited but has decades of experience in the financial services industry and a large footprint across North America.
