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Compare key cash advance fields

This table is written for US consumers: cost, funding timing, eligibility, repayment, and disclosure status come first. Internal market, ad, and acquisition metrics are not shown as decision criteria.

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FieldBrigit: Cash Advance & CreditTilt: Cash Advance & CreditGrant Cash AdvanceCleo AI: Cash Advance & BudgetKlover - Instant Cash AdvanceEarnIn: Beyond Cash AdvanceFloatMe: Fast Cash Advance AppCredit Genie: Get Cash Advance
App Store rating
Public app-store rating signal. This is not a recommendation score.
4.844.854.864.674.754.784.784.78
Max advance
The stated maximum cash advance amount, when verified.
$25-$500Verified 2026-06-03ME: $25-$250 only.Offer amount varies by eligibilityVerified 2026-06-03Terms do not state a fixed public maximum; amount is shown in the app.$25-$350Verified 2026-06-03$250 single advance; $500 for Direct Deposit CustomersVerified 2026-06-03Up to $400Verified 2026-06-03$150/day; $1,000/pay periodVerified 2026-06-03Up to $100Verified 2026-06-03$10-$150Verified 2026-06-03
Standard funding
Typical no-rush or standard delivery timing.
1-3 business daysVerified 2026-06-03Generally within 1 business day by ACH, or generally within 1 minute to an Empower debit cardVerified 2026-06-031-3 business daysVerified 2026-06-03Generally within 3 business daysVerified 2026-06-031-3 business daysVerified 2026-06-031-3 business daysVerified 2026-06-031-3 business daysVerified 2026-06-031-3 business daysVerified 2026-06-03
Instant funding fee
Cost for expedited or instant delivery, when offered.
Optional Express Delivery fee applies; most users receive Express Delivery within 20 minutes.Verified 2026-06-03$1-$8, or 3% for advances of $300 or moreVerified 2026-06-03$2-$21 optional Express Delivery feeVerified 2026-06-03$3.99-$14.99 optional Express FeeVerified 2026-06-03$1.49-$19.99 optional instant transfer feeVerified 2026-06-03Lightning Speed starts at $3.99Verified 2026-06-03$1-$7 for listed Float amountsVerified 2026-06-03Instant and Express delivery require paid membership and additional feesVerified 2026-06-03Exact fee amount is disclosed in app before acceptance.
Standard funding fee
Cost for no-rush or standard delivery, when stated.
FreeVerified 2026-06-03Free ACH deliveryVerified 2026-06-03Free ACH deliveryVerified 2026-06-03No cost for ordinary cash advance deliveryVerified 2026-06-03Free standard deliveryVerified 2026-06-03No mandatory fee for standard transfersVerified 2026-06-03Free ACH deliveryVerified 2026-06-03No additional charge for Standard ACHVerified 2026-06-03
Subscription fee
Required or optional recurring membership cost.
$8.99-$15.99 monthly subscription may applyVerified 2026-06-03Brigit says users may request an advance without subscribing by email.Advance access available without subscription by email requestVerified 2026-06-03$9.99/month Grant Cash Advance PlusVerified 2026-06-03$5.99 Plus, $8.99 Pro, or $14.99 Builder monthly plans; cash advance may be requested without subscription by emailVerified 2026-06-03$4.99/month optional Klover+; not required for a cash advanceVerified 2026-06-03No mandatory subscription feeVerified 2026-06-03$4.99/month membership feeVerified 2026-06-03$9.99/month paid membership for certain features and expedited deliveryVerified 2026-06-03
Tips
Whether tips are required, optional, unsupported, or unclear.
Not supportedVerified 2026-06-03No tips.Not supportedVerified 2026-06-03Not supportedVerified 2026-06-03Not supportedVerified 2026-06-03Not supportedVerified 2026-06-03Klover says it does not ask for tips.OptionalVerified 2026-06-03Tips never affect service quality.Needs verificationVerified 2026-06-03Maryland terms mention tips are prohibited there; broader tipping treatment needs confirmation.Not supportedVerified 2026-06-03No tips.
Credit check
Whether the product appears to require a credit check.
NoVerified 2026-06-03Needs verificationVerified 2026-06-03Empower terms authorize consumer-report access for some services; advance-specific credit-check treatment needs further confirmation.NoVerified 2026-06-03Needs verificationVerified 2026-06-03Cleo verifies identity and eligibility; credit-check treatment for cash advance access needs clearer source confirmation.NoVerified 2026-06-03NoVerified 2026-06-03NoVerified 2026-06-03NoVerified 2026-06-03
Direct deposit
Whether direct deposit is required or sometimes required.
YesVerified 2026-06-03Requires recurring deposits from the same employer or deposit source.YesVerified 2026-06-03Terms refer to a primary checking or paycheck account used for advance eligibility and repayment.YesVerified 2026-06-03Requires connecting the account where the paycheck is deposited.SometimesVerified 2026-06-03Higher Direct Deposit Customer limits are described separately from ordinary cash-advance access.SometimesVerified 2026-06-03Klover says eligibility is income-based; direct-deposit specifics can vary by account setup.YesVerified 2026-06-03EarnIn requires bank account and work information; direct deposit is part of eligibility in related official guidance.SometimesVerified 2026-06-03Eligibility depends on anticipated income, transaction history, and linked account information.YesVerified 2026-06-03Linked checking account must have regular direct deposits in the last 90 days.
Repayment
How repayment is collected and what users should watch for.
User chooses a repayment date, typically the next payday; repayment extensions may be available.Verified 2026-06-03Empower may initiate withdrawal from the primary checking account when it forecasts the next paycheck.Verified 2026-06-03Repayment is typically scheduled around the next expected paycheck or deposit date.Verified 2026-06-03Cleo attempts repayment on the scheduled repayment date and may make additional attempts if unsuccessful.Verified 2026-06-03Cash advance apps generally repay automatically from the next paycheck or qualifying deposit; confirm exact Klover schedule in app.Verified 2026-06-03Repayment is collected automatically on income payday for Cash Out Link; product flow can vary by account setup.Verified 2026-06-03Each Float is repayable in one installment on the selected or calculated repayment date.Verified 2026-06-03Repayment date is assigned based on the estimated next deposit; Credit Genie debits the linked account or debit card on that date.Verified 2026-06-03