Same Day Personal Loans

Find out which lenders can fund your loan today.

People associate same-day personal loans with shady cash lenders or pawn shops, but there are plenty of reputable lenders to choose from – including some of the Big Four banks. Find out which lenders you can get a same-day loan from and what you need to consider before you apply.

Where can I get a same-day personal loan?

Lender	How much you can borrow	Conditions	Available to new customers?	Find out more
CommBank	$4,000 to $50,000	Apply before 12pm Mon-Fri, not available for secured loans.		Compare
NAB	$5,000 to $55,000	Be approved in-store by 2pm and have had an active NAB account for 6 months.		Compare
Bankwest	$5,000 to $100,000	Apply and be approved before 4pm WST and have at least 3 months salary deposited in a Bankwest account.		Compare
Westpac	$4,000 to $50,000	-		Review

Types of same-day personal loans

• Same-day funding for new and existing customers

This type of personal loan is offers by lenders that are just able to process the application quickly for all customers.

Lenders that offer this type of loan: Commonwealth Bank and Westpac.

• Same-day loans for existing customers

This type of personal loan is offered by some lenders to their existing customers. As banks hold more data on their existing customers, it's easier for them to make a decision about them rather than new customers.

Lenders that offer this type of loan: Bankwest and NAB. Short term lenders such as Nimble, Wallet Wizard and MoneyMe also have "Member's areas" that give you a quicker application process.

Alternative types of same-day loans to consider

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Name	Product	Interest Rate (p.a.)	Comparison Rate (p.a.)	Min Loan Amount	Loan Term	Monthly Service Fee	Application Fee	Monthly Repayment	Product Description
Commonwealth Bank Fixed Rate Personal Loan		From 12.99% (fixed)	13.86%	$5,000	1 to 7 years	$10	$150		Fixed interest rate and repayments for the life of the loan. Make extra repayments up to an additional $1,000	More	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Commonwealth Bank Variable Rate Personal Loan		From 13.9% (variable)	14.77%	$4,000	1 to 7 years	$10	$150		A variable rate personal loan with flexible loan features.	More	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Bank of Melbourne Unsecured Variable Rate Personal Loan		From 12.99% (variable)	14.06%	$3,000	1 to 7 years	$12	$195		An unsecured personal loan that gives you a choice between a fixed or variable rate.	Go to site More	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Westpac Unsecured Personal Loan		From 12.99% (fixed)	14.14%	$4,000	1 to 7 years	$12	$0 (On new loan applications before 7th December 2017)		Borrow up to $50,000 for a term of up to 7 years with the unsecured Loan from Westpac	Go to site More	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
St.George Unsecured Personal Loan - Fixed Rate		From 12.99% (fixed)	14.06%	$2,000	1 to 5 years	$12	$195		Convenient redraw facility, flexible personal loan repayment options with competitive interest rate.	Go to site More	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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• Line of credit or overdraft

A personal overdraft or line of credit is a small funding option that is usually offered by banks to their existing customers. Overdrafts are attached to your transaction account and allow you to overdraw up to a limit, which you then repay at a variable rate, whereas a line of credit works in the same way but sits in a separate account. Both can usually be organised by your bank within the hour.

Lenders that offer this type of loan: Westpac offers a Flexi Loan that allows you to access up a line of credit 24/7. The interest is paid on the outstanding balance and is charged at a variable rate.

• In-branch applications

Some lenders offer automatic approval and provide same-day funding to customers who apply in a branch. You will generally need to bring a form of identification, bank statements and details of your finances including your income, assets, credit accounts and debts. The bank can then verify your documents in person.

Lenders that offer this type of loan: MyState offers instant decisions and same-day loan facilities for people who drop into a MyState branch. This includes secured personal loans, unsecured personal loans and overdrafts.

• Same-day loans with personal assets as security

This is quite a unique type of personal loan, with lenders allowing you to use a valuable asset as security. Types of assets can include jewellery, gold, watches, antiques, luxury boats, luxury cars and fine wine collections. The lender usually requires a valuation of the product and then offers a loan amount based on the valued amount. These type of loans usually have a quick turnaround time, with some lenders offering the loan amount on the same day.

Lenders that offer this type of loan: Assetline is a lender that specialises in these type of loans and offers same-day funding after an ID check has been completed and your valuables appraised. Assetline offers loans of varying amounts for up to three months.

Short-term same-day loans

If you have weighed up your options and are considering a same day personal loan, but don't have perfect credit history, a short-term loan might be an option. Compare loans below.

Warning about Borrowing

Do you really need a loan today?*

It can be expensive to borrow small amounts of money and borrowing may not solve your money problems.

Check your options before you borrow:

• For information about other options for managing bills and debts, ring 1800 007 007 from anywhere in Australia to talk to a free and independent financial counsellor
• Talk to your electricity, gas, phone or water provider to see if you can work out a payment plan
• If you are on government benefits, ask if you can receive an advance from Centrelink: Phone: 13 17 94

The Government's MoneySmart website shows you how small amount loans work and suggests other options that may help you.

* This statement is an Australian Government requirement under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.

Things to consider about same-day loans

Same-day personal loans can seem like a quick and convenient option to access money, but their fast turnaround time does not mean that you should give these loans any less consideration than you would other loans. You need to think about your personal financial situation and your ability to pay back the loan before you apply. You should also consider the features of the loan, such as if it has a fixed or variable rate and your repayment options, to see if the loan meets your borrowing needs.

It may also be worthwhile to consider other forms of credit as possible options. For example, would it be cheaper to put this expense on your credit card or to take out a personal loan?

How to apply for a same-day loan

To apply for any of the same-day personal loans offered on this page, simply follow the secure link to the lender’s website. The eligibility conditions will differ between lenders but generally you will need to be over the age of 18, a permanent resident and have a good credit rating.

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