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£600 Loans UK (2026)

Need to borrow £600? Compare reviewed UK lenders and find the best rate — fast decisions, no obligation.

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Six hundred pounds is a common borrowing amount in the UK — enough to cover an unexpected car repair, a garage bill after an MOT failure, or a gap between pay days when a larger expense lands. It sits in a sweet spot where most lenders on our panel can help.

At this amount, you have real choice. Drafty, Cashfloat, Creditspring, Lending Stream, Moneyboat, Money Platform and QuidMarket all cover £600 within their lending range. APRs vary significantly — from 79.9% at Drafty to over 1,200% at some short-term lenders — so comparing the total repayable is essential.

All lenders on our panel are FCA-regulated. Under FCA rules, interest on short-term loans is capped at 0.8% per day and you can never repay more than double what you originally borrowed. This protects you regardless of which lender you choose.

Who qualifies?

What helps your application

  • UK resident aged 18+
  • Regular income (employed, self-employed or benefits)
  • Active UK bank account
  • No undischarged bankruptcy

Bad credit accepted

  • Most lenders at this amount accept bad credit
  • Affordability assessment, not just credit score
  • Previous missed payments do not automatically disqualify you

Income types accepted

  • Employment income (full or part-time)
  • Self-employment with bank statement evidence
  • Universal Credit, PIP, ESA in some cases

Speed

  • Same-day payouts available from most lenders
  • Lending Stream: 90 seconds
  • Drafty and Money Platform: minutes

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Drafty
Drafty
Short-term loanMinutes
Nudge Score
8
Rep APR
79.9%
Loan Range
£50£3,000
Term
1–3 years
Bad Credit
✓ Accepted
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Representative example: Borrow £500 over 12 months. Rep APR 79.9%. Monthly repayment £53. Total repayable £636.
Creditspring
Creditspring
Short-term loanSame day
Nudge Score
8
Rep APR
83.1%
Loan Range
£400£2,400
Term
6–12 months
Bad Credit
✓ Accepted
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Representative example: Borrow £500 over 12 months. Rep APR 83.1%. Monthly repayment £55. Total repayable £660.
Cashfloat
Cashfloat
Short-term loanSame day
Nudge Score
6
Rep APR
611.7%
Loan Range
£300£1,500
Term
3–9 months
Bad Credit
✓ Accepted
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Representative example: Borrow £400 over 6 months. Rep APR 611.7%. Monthly repayment £105. Total repayable £630.
Money Platform
Money Platform
Short-term loanInstant
Nudge Score
6
Rep APR
839.2%
Loan Range
£250£1,000
Term
3–6 months
Bad Credit
✓ Accepted
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Representative example: Borrow £300 over 3 months. Rep APR 839.2%. Monthly repayment £145. Total repayable £435.
Lending Stream
Lending Stream
Short-term loan90 seconds
Nudge Score
5
Rep APR
1,271%
Loan Range
£50£1,500
Term
4–6 months
Bad Credit
✓ Accepted
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Representative example: Borrow £300 over 6 months. Rep APR 1271%. Monthly repayment £107. Total repayable £642.
Moneyboat
Moneyboat
Short-term loanSame day
Nudge Score
5
Rep APR
1,267%
Loan Range
£200£1,500
Term
3–6 months
Bad Credit
✓ Accepted
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Representative example: Borrow £400 over 6 months. Rep APR 1267%. Monthly repayment £143. Total repayable £858.
QuidMarket
QuidMarket
Short-term loanSame day
Nudge Score
4
Rep APR
1,299%
Loan Range
£300£1,500
Term
3–12 months
Bad Credit
✓ Accepted
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Representative example: Borrow £500 over 6 months. Rep APR 1299%. Monthly repayment £182. Total repayable £1,092.

Independent loan comparison. Rates shown are representative; your actual rate depends on circumstances.

Warning: Late repayment can cause you serious money problems. For help, go to MoneyHelper.org.uk. Nudge Finance is an independent loan comparison site. We are not a lender and do not provide financial advice.

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