Check Cashing in California

Wondering where to cash your check in California? With multiple storefront locations all across the coast of California and into the valley, California Check Cashing Stores are the convenient solution.

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How Does California Check Cashing Work?

1. Find Your Local Store

There’s a good chance your local California Check Cashing Stores location isn’t too far away. Use our store locator to find your closest store location.

2. Bring Your Check & Documents

It’s important to wait to sign the back of your check until you arrive. Also, don’t forget to bring your government-issued photo identification. Rules and fees apply, see store for details.

3. Leave with Cash in Hand

If we are able to cash your check, you will walk out with cash in hand. That's why we're one of California's favorite check cashers!

Financial Services from California Check Cashing Stores

Cash My Check

It’s what we’re known for! Bring your check and leave with cash.

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Pay My Bill

Pay multiple bills from thousands of providers all in one place.

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Transfer Money

Use Western Union® to send and receive funds across the globe.

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Money Orders

Purchase or cash money orders at any of our conveniently located stores.

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Tax Prep Help

Taxes don’t have to be tricky. Let’s simplify your tax filing process.

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Green Dot® Visa® Debit Card

Apply for a Green Dot Visa Debit Card at any of our California locations.

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Unlock Your Payday Loan Potential!

Next time you see that bright blue California Check Cashing Stores sign, drop by for a visit.
Our Payday Loans offer up to $255 for whatever comes your way.

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Not all consumers may qualify, certain restrictions apply. Visit a store for details or visit our Payday Loans page.

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Customer Notice: There are a wide variety of financial products available in the marketplace, so your choice should match your financial needs. Small-dollar loans used over a long period of time can be expensive.

Noticia al Consumidor: Existe una amplia variedad de productos financieros disponibles en el mercado, por lo que su elección debe coincidir con sus necesidades financieras. Los préstamos de poco dinero utilizados durante un largo período de tiempo pueden ser costosos.

Green Dot: must be 18 or older to open an account. Online access, mobile number verification (via text message) and identity verification (including SSN) are required to open and use your account. Mobile number verification, email address verification and mobile app are required to access all features.

Early direct deposit availability depends on payor type, timing, payment instructions, and bank fraud prevention measures. AS such, early direct deposit availability may vary from pay period to pay period. The name and Social Security number on file with your employer or benefits provider must match your Green Dot account to prevent fraud restrictions on the account.
Opt-in required. Account must be in good standing and chip-enabled debit card activated to opt-in. Initial and ongoing eligible direct deposits are required for overdraft coverage. Additional criteria may apply which can affect your eligibility and your overdraft coverage. Overdrafts are paid at our discretion. Overdraft fees may cause your account to be overdrawn by an amount that is greater than your overdraft coverage. A $15 fee may apply to each eligible purchase transaction that brings your account negative. Balance must be brought to at least $0 within 24 hours of authorization of the first transaction that overdraws your account to avoid a fee.
See app for free ATM locations. 1 free in-network withdrawal per calendar month. $3.00 per withdrawal thereafter. $3.00 for out-of-network withdrawals and $1.00 for balance inquiries, plus any fee the ATM owner may charge. Limits apply.

Green Dot® cards are issued by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. Visa is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association. And by Mastercard international Inc. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. Green Dot Bank also operates under the following registered trade names: GO2bank, GoBank and Bonneville Bank. All of these registered trade names are used by, and refer to, a single FDIC-insured bank, Green Dot Bank. Deposits under any of these trade names are deposit with Green Dot Ban and are aggregated for deposit insurance coverage up to the allowable limits. ©2023 Green Dot Bank. All rights reserved. Green Dot Corporation NMLS #914924; Green Dot Bank NMLS #908739

The USA PATRIOT Act is a Federal law that requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. You will be asked to provide your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. You may also be asked to provide documentation as proof of identification. Approval is contingent upon successfully passing this mandatory identification confirmation.

Loan Products: Subject to state regulations, eligibility, credit check, underwriting & approval, and meet state database eligibility, where required based on type of lending product requested. All products are not available at all locations. Rates, terms and conditions apply. See associate for details. Lending decisions and funding times subject to system limitations. Some applications may require additional verification, which can delay the lending decision.

Non-Loan Store Services: Rules, restrictions, and fees apply. See store for details.

California consumers: Company is licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation pursuant to California Deferred Deposit Transaction Law, Cal. Fin. Code §23000 et seq.

Consumidores de California: Compañía está autorizada por el Departamento de Protección e Innovación Financiera bajo la ley de Transacciones Depósito Diferidas de California, Cal. Fin. Código § 23000, et seq.