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Representative 91% APR.

Representative example: Amount of credit: £500 for 6 months at £106.79 per month. Total amount repayable of £640.77 Interest: £140.77 Interest rate: 91% pa (fixed). Representative 91% APR. Rates between 9.3% APR and maximum 1721% APR - your no-obligation quote and APR will be based on your personal circumstances.


Payday UK is a registered trading name Payday Loans Ltd who is an appointed representative of Flux Funding Limited, who are a credit broker, not a lender. PaydayUK provides access to a loan matching service. This site will submit the information you provide to a panel of lenders. All applications will be subject to credit checks and affordability assessments. If you accept a lender’s loan offer, they will perform a hard credit search. PaydayUK will not perform a credit check, lenders will complete a soft search when assessing your eligibility for a loan.


Loans between £50 and £5000 over a 3-month to 36-month term.


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

£1000 Loans Online

£1000 loans are one of the most popular loan amounts for Payday UK customers. Most lenders will offer this amount so you are in the right place to get a great deal.

We are dedicated to providing a user-friendly and transparent service, whether you’re applying to borrow £50 or £5000. The very nature of a £1000 payday loan can make it an ideal solution for people faced with an unforeseen expense, such as a car or house repair. Flexible terms mean you can tailor a loan to suit your circumstances, selecting the amount and repayment period that works for you.

Applying for a £1000 loan via Payday UK is a quick and secure process. It can provide a convenient and affordable solution. We have simplified the online application process, so you won’t need to fill out any extra paperwork and we will also get you an instant decision on your £1000 loan from one of our direct lender partners.

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£1000 Loans

Sometimes you need more than a few hundred pounds to sort things out. A broken boiler in winter, essential car repairs, or an unexpected bill can easily run into four figures. When that happens, a £1000 loan could be exactly what you need to get back on track.

At PaydayUK, we’ve helped over 1 million customers find suitable lending options since 2020. We’re not a lender ourselves. Instead, we connect you with an industry-leading panel of FCA-regulated lenders through one simple application.

Our clever matching technology uses a soft credit check that won’t affect your credit score. You can see your options without any risk. If you find something suitable, great. If not, you walk away with no impact on your credit file.

We process 7,500+ applications every single day and maintain a 4.7 out of 5 star rating on Trustpilot from over 6,281 reviews. Our service is completely free to use. We never charge you any fees.

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Why choose PaydayUK:

● Soft credit check only, won’t affect your score
● No fees from PaydayUK, ever
● Industry-leading panel of FCA-regulated lenders
● Same-day funding if approved

What Is a £1000 Loan?

A £1000 loan is a type of short-term personal loan that lets you borrow a fixed amount and repay it over an agreed period. Unlike credit cards where the balance can fluctuate, you know exactly what you owe and when you’ll be debt-free from day one.

These loans are unsecured, meaning you don’t need to put up your home or car as security. If you’re looking for borrowing without collateral, our unsecured loans page explains more about how these work. The lender bases their decision on your income, expenses, and ability to repay rather than requiring collateral.

A 1000 pound loan sits in the mid-range of short-term borrowing. It’s enough to cover significant expenses without taking on more debt than you need. Unlike traditional payday loans that require repayment in one lump sum, these loans let you spread the cost over several months. Common uses include:

● Emergency car repairs or MOT failures
● Boiler breakdowns or urgent home repairs
● Unexpected medical or dental bills
● Essential appliance replacements
● Moving costs or rental deposits
● Covering bills during a gap between jobs

If you need a smaller amount, you might want to look at our £500 loans or £700 loans pages instead.

How £1000 Loans Work

When you apply for a £1000 loan through PaydayUK, here’s what happens:

Step 1: Complete our online form
This takes around 2 minutes. You’ll tell us how much you want to borrow, your income details, and some basic personal information.

Step 2: We search our lender panel
Our technology instantly searches our network of FCA-authorised lenders using a soft credit check. This search won’t appear on your credit file and won’t affect your score.

Step 3: See your matched options
Within minutes, you’ll see which lenders from our panel may be able to help. Each offer shows the interest rate, monthly payment, and total amount repayable.

Step 4: Choose or walk away
Compare the offers and pick the one that works best for you. Or simply close the page if none of them suit your needs. There’s no obligation.

Step 5: Complete with your chosen lender
If you accept an offer, you’ll go to the lender’s site to finish your application. They’ll do a full credit check at this point. If approved, funds are typically sent the same day.

The whole process from start to decision usually takes under 10 minutes. Many of our customers have funds in their account within hours of accepting an offer.

How Much Does a £1000 Loan Cost?

We believe in being upfront about costs. Short-term loans have higher interest rates than traditional bank loans. This reflects the speed, convenience, and accessibility of the product.

Representative Example

Representative APR: 91%

If you borrow £1,000 over 12 months:

● Monthly payment: £123.40
● Total repayable: £1,480.80
● Total cost of credit: £480.80
● Interest rate: 91% per annum (fixed)

The rate you’re offered depends on your circumstances, the lender, and your chosen repayment term. At least 51% of applicants receive the representative rate or better.

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APR Range Explained

Across our lender panel, APR rates range from 9.3% to 1,721%. This wide range exists because different lenders specialise in different customer profiles and loan terms.

Shorter loan terms tend to show higher APRs because the calculation spreads the cost over fewer months. But the actual amount you pay back may be less than a longer-term loan with a lower APR. Always compare the total amount repayable, not just the APR.

For more detail on how interest works, visit our APR explained guide.

FCA Interest Rate Caps

All lenders in our panel must follow strict FCA regulations designed to protect you:

0.8% per day maximum interest on the amount borrowed
£15 maximum default fee if you miss a payment
100% total cost cap, meaning you never pay back more than double what you borrowed

These caps apply regardless of which lender you’re matched with.

Who Can Apply for a £1000 Loan?

Our lender panel includes specialists who consider a wide range of circumstances. You don’t need perfect credit to apply.

Basic Eligibility

Age: 18 years or older (see our 18 year old loans page if you’ve just turned 18)
Residency: UK resident with a UK address
Income: Regular income (employment, self-employment, or benefits)
Bank account: Active UK bank account with a debit card
Contact: Valid email address and UK mobile number

What About Bad Credit?

Many people searching for a 1000 pound loan have experienced credit difficulties in the past. Perhaps you’ve missed payments, have CCJs, or simply have a thin credit file.

Our panel includes lenders who focus on your current affordability rather than past mistakes. They look at your income, regular expenses, and whether you can realistically manage the repayments today.

The soft credit check means you can see if any lenders are willing to work with you without risking further damage to your score. For more options, see our bad credit loans page.

Why Use a Broker Like PaydayUK?

You might wonder why you’d use a broker instead of going straight to a lender. There are several good reasons:

Multiple lenders, one application. Instead of filling out forms with five different lenders and getting five hard credit checks, you complete one application that searches our entire panel. One form, multiple options. You also won’t need anyone to guarantee your loan. See our no guarantor loans page for more on borrowing independently.

Protect your credit score. Each direct application to a lender typically leaves a hard search on your credit file. Too many in a short period can hurt your score. With PaydayUK, the initial search is soft and invisible to other lenders.

Save time comparing. Our technology does the comparison work instantly. You see your options side by side with clear cost information, so you can make an informed choice quickly.

Zero fees, ever. PaydayUK is completely free to use. We’re paid by lenders when you successfully take out a loan, so there’s never any cost to you for checking your options.

FCA protection throughout. We’re authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 921539) as an Appointed Representative of Flux Funding Limited. Every lender in our panel is also FCA-regulated.

Whether you need instalment loans or are exploring different amounts like £2000 loans, our broker service helps you find the right match.

£1000 Loans: When They Make Sense

A £1000 loan works well for specific situations. It’s enough to handle significant one-off expenses without overstretching into larger debt.

Car repairs: A major repair bill can easily hit four figures. Without your car, you might struggle to get to work. A £1000 loan can get you back on the road quickly while you spread the cost over manageable monthly payments. If your repair is less expensive, a £500 loan or £700 loan might be more suitable.

Home emergencies: A broken boiler in January isn’t something you can ignore. Emergency plumbing or electrical work often costs more than people have saved. Borrowing a specific amount to fix the problem makes sense when the alternative is a cold house or unsafe electrics. For larger home repairs, you might consider a £2000 loan instead.

Deposit gaps: Moving house often requires money upfront before you get your old deposit back. A short-term loan can bridge that gap without derailing your move.

Essential purchases: Sometimes a washing machine or fridge breaks at the worst possible time. Replacing essentials with a fixed-term loan can be more manageable than putting it on a credit card with no clear repayment plan. Our instalment loans let you spread the cost over affordable monthly payments.

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What makes us different:

● Over 1 million customers helped since 2020
● 4.7 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot (6,281 reviews)
● 7,500+ daily quotes processed
● FCA-authorised and regulated (FRN 921539)
● No fees from PaydayUK, ever
● Soft credit check only, won’t affect your score

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What to Consider Before Applying

Before you apply for any loan, take a moment to think it through. Borrowing money is a serious decision.

Do you genuinely need to borrow? Is there any way to delay the expense, reduce the cost, or cover it from savings? Borrowing should be a last resort, not a first choice.

Can you afford the repayments? Look at your budget honestly. After rent, bills, food, and other essentials, do you have enough left for the monthly repayment? Don’t just assume you’ll manage.

Have you explored alternatives? Could family or friends help? Does your bank offer an overdraft or credit card with better rates? Local credit unions often offer affordable loans to members.

Do you understand the total cost? Focus on the total amount repayable, not just the monthly payment. A longer term might seem easier each month but costs more overall.

Free Debt Support

If you’re already struggling with money or worried about debt, please speak to a professional before taking on new borrowing:

MoneyHelper: Free government guidance at moneyhelper.org.uk or 0800 138 7777
StepChange: Free debt charity at stepchange.org or 0800 138 1111
Citizens Advice: Local help at citizensadvice.org.uk

These services are free, confidential, and won’t judge you. They can help you understand all your options.

How PaydayUK Protects You

Your security matters to us. Here’s how we keep you safe:

FCA authorisation: PaydayUK is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (reference 921539) as an Appointed Representative of Flux Funding Limited (FRN 806333). We follow strict regulatory standards.

Data protection: We’re registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO registration ZA654345). Your personal information is handled according to UK data protection law.

Secure application: Our application uses bank-level encryption. Your details are only shared with lenders when searching for offers.

Credit score protection: The initial search is a soft check that doesn’t affect your score. A hard check only happens if you choose to proceed with a specific offer.

Regulated lenders only: Every lender in our panel is authorised and regulated by the FCA. You won’t be matched with unregulated or offshore lenders.

The Application Process

Applying takes around 2 minutes. Here’s what you’ll need:

Information Required

● Your full name, date of birth, and current address
● Email address and UK mobile number
● Employment details and monthly income
● Bank account sort code and account number
● Estimate of your monthly expenses

What Happens Next

After you submit, our system searches for matching lenders instantly. You’ll see results on screen within minutes.

Take your time reviewing any offers. Look at the total repayable, not just the monthly amount. Consider how the payment date fits with your payday.

If you accept an offer, you’ll complete the process on the lender’s site. They’ll run a full credit check and make their decision. Most approved applications receive funds the same business day.

If nothing suits you, just close the page. No fee, no obligation, no impact on your credit score.

Looking for a different term? Check out our 6 month loans or 12 month loans pages.

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Why you can trust PaydayUK:

● Over 1 million customers helped since 2020
● 4.7 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot (6,281 reviews)
● 7,500+ daily quotes processed
● FCA-authorised and regulated (FRN 921539)
● No fees from PaydayUK, ever
● Soft credit check only, won’t affect your score

Representative Example

Representative APR: 91%. If you borrow £500 over 6 months at a fixed interest rate of 91% per annum, you would repay £106.79 per month. Total amount repayable is £640.77. Total cost of credit is £140.77.

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

How it Works

We know you need your money as soon as possible. That’s why we have designed our website to be fast and simple.

Apply Online

Fill out our short, secure form and search an industry-leading panel of lenders to find your loan.

Check Your Offer

Once you have your offer from the lender, you can review the offer and get your cash.

Get Your Money

Once accepted, your money can often be paid into your account the same day.

Frequently Asked Questions About £1000 Loans

All the direct lenders on the panel are regulated by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). This means they must abide by a set of rules designed to ensure they remain ethical and transparent. The APR rates are higher on payday loans. However, the higher interest rates reflect the shorter period of the loan, because the lender has a shorter period to make a profit. The amount of interest that a lender can charge cannot exceed 0.8% per day.

We understand how important it is to provide you with a route to apply for quick access to extra funds. Most people applying for a payday loan are faced with an emergency where they need the funds quickly. Therefore, we make it as simple as possible. You can apply on your smartphone, won’t be charged any fees by Payday UK, and will look to find you the loan with the lowest interest rate for your circumstances.

When you apply for a loan via Payday UK, our lenders will initially perform a soft credit check; it leaves no trace on your credit report. If you accept a £1000 loan offer, the direct lender will perform a full credit check before releasing the funds. The FCA requires this, and you should be wary of any company that says they don’t perform one at all. However, you’ll already know you meet all the criteria before a full credit check is performed. Therefore, if you make all the repayments for your £1000 loan on time, it should only improve your credit score.

We have an industry-leading selection of lenders on our panel. Some require guarantors, while others don’t. The person you select can be a member of your family or a friend. If a guarantor is needed for your loan, you can proceed as usual.

Yes. Speed is just one of the many reasons people choose a payday loan. Traditional loans can involve a drawn-out process involving documents, e-mails back and forth, and possibly even an appointment at a bank. Thankfully, none of this will be necessary at Payday UK. Another great reason to use Payday UK is the amount of time it saves you. Not only do we make the process quick and easy, but we search our industry-leading panel of lenders for you, so you know you’re getting the best deal for your circumstances.

Yes, you may still be eligible for a bad credit loan. Our panel includes lenders who specialise in helping people with past credit difficulties. They focus on your current income and ability to repay rather than just your credit score. The soft credit check lets you see your options without any risk.

The initial search through PaydayUK uses a soft credit check that doesn’t affect your score. Other lenders can’t see it either. A hard credit check only happens if you choose to accept a specific offer and proceed with that lender.

A direct lender provides the loan money themselves. You apply to one company with one set of criteria. A broker like PaydayUK connects you with multiple lenders through one application. We don’t lend money. We help you find lenders who might.

Repayment terms through our panel typically range from 3 to 36 months. Shorter terms mean higher monthly payments but less interest overall. Longer terms reduce monthly costs but increase total interest. Choose a term that balances affordability with getting debt-free quickly.

Most lenders in our panel allow early repayment without penalty. Paying early reduces the interest you pay. Check the specific terms of any offer before accepting, as conditions can vary between lenders.

Contact your lender immediately if you’re struggling. They may offer a payment plan or temporary arrangement. Under FCA rules, default fees are capped at £15, and you’ll never pay back more than double what you borrowed. Ignoring the problem usually makes things worse.

No. PaydayUK is a credit broker, not a lender. We don’t make lending decisions or provide loan funds. Our job is to connect you with FCA-regulated lenders through our matching service. Our service is free because lenders pay us when you successfully take out a loan.

Yes. Self-employed applicants can apply. You’ll need to show regular income, which might mean providing bank statements or other evidence. Some lenders specialise in self-employed borrowers.