Short-term loans from £200 to £1,500 in minutes

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Representative Example: Borrow £400 for 4 months: 3 monthly repayments of £156.09 followed by a final repayment of £156.07. Total repayment £624.34. Interest rate p.a. (fixed) 288.35%. Representative 1,267.9% APR.

Warning: Late repayments can cause you serious money problems. For help, go to www.moneyhelper.org.uk.

Why thousands of people trust Moneyboat?

We get it - when you need a short-term loan, you need it fast, clear and fair. That's why we keep things simple:

Clear costs,
no hidden fees

Funds in
15 minutes

Spread over
2–6 months

Repay weekly
or monthly

UK-based
support

Bad credit
considered

Serving 200,000+ UK customers since 2014

What our customers say

Apr 13, 2026

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"Easy to use,fast application, fast response "

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"Quick and efficient funded with minutes"

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"Very simple and straightforward application process. "

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"I had some unexpected home improvements that needed to be done asap, due to moneyboat i was able to complete the work that needed doing. The whole process was quick any easy."

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Mr Dominic Mutale reviews Moneyboat.co.uk

"The application was easy and I received the money within 10 minutes after the loan was approved "

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Clive D reviews Moneyboat.co.uk

"The whole process was straight forward, and after approval the cash was in the bank in less than 1 hour."

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Representative Example: Borrow £400 for 4 months: 3 monthly repayments of £156.09 followed by a final repayment of £156.07. Total repayment £624.34. Interest rate p.a. (fixed) 288.35%. Representative 1,267.9% APR.

Your loan, your control

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How easy is it to apply?

Fill in your personal details and let us know how much you'd like to borrow.

Once approved, we'll email you your loan agreement. Simply review and eSign it online.

After signing, your funds are sent to your bank account. We process payments every 15 minutes.

Moneyboat short-term loans: FAQs

Yes. All regulated short-term lenders run a full credit check before they lend money. This will appear on your credit file as a hard search.

A short-term loan can help with an unexpected cost, but it's important to be sure you can manage the repayments. Take a moment to look at your budget before you apply and compare different borrowing options.

Our loans have clear terms and no hidden fees, but they're not a long-term fix. We also check every application carefully to make sure repayments are affordable.

Short-term loans are meant for one-off, urgent expenses such as car repairs, dental treatment, vet bills, or replacing a broken appliance. They shouldn't be used for holidays, luxury items, or regular spending.

We always encourage borrowing only for genuine needs.

A direct lender provides the loan themselves, without using a third party. That means your application, your loan, and your repayments are all handled by the same company.

With Moneyboat, your details stay in one place, and you get a clear repayment plan from the start.

It depends on your situation. Short-term loans usually have higher interest rates than some other credit options, so it's important to be sure you can repay on time.

They can help if you need money quickly for an urgent cost and you know the repayments fit your budget. They're not suitable for ongoing money problems or long-term debt. These free, independent organizations can help in those circumstances.