Empower: Advance & Credit

Get an Advance instantly, build better credit, track credit score, save money

Empower: Advance & Credit

App stats

Version: 6.49.0.687 (Last updated: 2024-11-21)
Creation date: 2017-12-04
Permissions
Contacts: read your contacts
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Phone: read phone status and identity
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • change network connectivity
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • reorder running apps
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • Google Play license check
  • read Google service configuration

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App summary

Need extra cash to make it to your next paycheck? Empower’s got your back. Get an Advance of up to $300 instantly.* Say goodbye to overdraft fees and stressing about money. No credit score or security deposit to qualify.

GET AN INSTANT ADVANCE OF $10 TO $300
Tight on cash and tired of asking friends to cover you? Empower will float you anywhere from $10 to $300 when you need it most. Instant delivery available. No interest, no late fees, no credit checks. Just pay us back when you get your next paycheck.

An Advance is NOT a personal loan:
— No mandatory minimum or maximum repayment timeframe
— No interest (0% APR)
— Example: If you accept a $50 instant Advance to your external account for a $3 instant delivery fee, then your total repayment amount will be $53.

BUILD BETTER CREDIT HISTORY WITH THRIVE^
Credit score holding you back? Empower Thrive is the chance you’ve been waiting for. A flexible line of credit that helps you build the credit history you need to reach those big financial goals. All credit scores welcome and no money down.

— Start with a $200, $250, or $400 credit limit
— Repay it your way
— Enjoy limit increases up to $1,000 over time**
— Build good credit history

START SAVING FOR THE FUTURE WITH AUTOMATIC SAVINGS
Make investing in your future easier than ever with AutoSave. After you set your savings goal, Empower will monitor your income and spending habits to know when and how much you can afford to save. All you have to do is sit back and watch your savings grow.

KEEP TABS ON YOUR CREDIT SCORE
Watch your hard work pay off. We’ll give you monthly score updates and helpful tips to improve your score. Credit scores are complicated enough. We’ll help you understand it.

GET FAST SERVICE
We’ve got our A team on standby to handle your questions over the phone or live chat Monday-Friday from 6 AM – 6 PM PT. (We’ve got email too if that’s more your jam.)


Empower is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by nbkc bank, Member FDIC.

Empower offers a 14-day trial for first-time customers only. Once the trial concludes, Empower charges an auto-recurring $8/month subscription fee. If you do not wish to pay the subscription fee, you must cancel your subscription before the end of your trial. If you are a returning customer, you will be charged the $8 fee immediately upon resubscribing. Cancel any time by visiting “Billing” in the mobile app or contacting [email protected].

By downloading/using the app you agree to our Privacy Policy (https://empower.me/privacy).

* Not everyone will qualify for an Advance. Offer amounts range from $10 - $300. As of 3/31/2024, the average offer amount is $145. Instant delivery is optional, and fees may apply. See Empower’s Terms for instant delivery fee amounts.

^ Empower Thrive provided by FinWise Bank, Member FDIC. Subject to credit approval. We report your payments to the credit bureaus. Failure to make on-time payments may result in negative reporting. Instant delivery is optional, and fees may apply.

**To be eligible for a credit limit increase, you must successfully pay at least your minimum payment by the due date.

Empower Finance, Inc.
650 California Street, Floor 7
San Francisco, California 94108

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Quick and easy application process
  • Ability to receive cash advances quickly
  • Options for instant transfer or free 2-3 day transfer
  • Helpful for building credit
  • Helpful for those with bad credit who need small advances
Cons
  • Poor customer service and support
  • Issues with app functionality and login problems
  • Inconsistencies in advance amount offered
  • Double charging for repayments
  • Frequent technical issues with bank account connectivity
Most mentioned
  • Customer service is lacking or unhelpful
  • App has technical issues
  • Quick access to funds is beneficial
  • Problems with repayment processing
  • Inconsistencies in the amount of cash advances
User reviews
Took a little while to get verified but, after that it has been pretty easy to take out money. You can receive it instantly with a small $5 fee or wait 2 business days to get it into your bank. And if you have a healthy bank account (which means that you're not always drawing a negative), and you repay Empower back on time, they will go ahead and up the amount that you're about to take out. It's been a lifesaver! 🙂
by Gem2324, 2024-11-24

At first my experience was great. I liked the auto save feature and other features available. My issues started when a bank account I had was closed but tied and linked to my auto save. Customer support apparently cannot change or remove or literally do ANYTHING about it. Couldn't access account due to this and a lot of time wasted but yet they still wanted me to pay my monthly payments. But because they couldn't fix my account I wasn't able to use my account which was very unfortunate.
by Ti Akens, 2024-11-23

Terrible. I used to like this app. It provided me cash advances in minutes with no issues. The last month I've used it, I've had nothing but problems getting advances. They were quick to take my money for repayment, but always had issues paying out. Now it won't let me repay or receive advances. Every time I've talked to customer service, it was always the same excuse, "we're aware of the situation and trying to get it resolved". I'm about done with using Empower
by Erik Swensen, 2024-11-15
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