Professional Payday Loans and Check Cashing in El Cajon
Tucked into a valley 17 miles east of downtown San Diego, El Cajon is a city of neighborhoods, commuters, families, and working households who keep things moving day in and day out.
When an unplanned expense disrupts that routine, having a trusted financial resource close to home matters. Checkmate is right here on Broadway, ready to help El Cajon residents get back on track.
Our store at 1103 Broadway sits along one of the city’s primary commercial corridors, near the intersection of Broadway and First Street. It’s a stretch that sees steady daily traffic from locals running errands, commuting, and taking care of business. Stop in before or after work, or any time the need arises.

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Years of Industry Experience
Checkmate has been providing short-term lending services to communities across California and the Southwest since 1989. The experience accumulated over those years has produced a lending process that moves efficiently, communicates transparently, and keeps the customer's situation at the center of every interaction.
Families Helped
Households across the region have trusted Checkmate during income gaps, unexpected repairs, and times when expenses arrive before paychecks. The company's track record across multiple communities speaks to a consistent level of care and professionalism.
Compassionate Service
The El Cajon team treats every person who walks through the door with patience and respect. Representatives take time to explain loan terms, answer questions thoroughly, and make sure applicants leave informed and taken care of.
Benefits of Trusted Payday Loan Services
A financial service is only as valuable as the experience it delivers. Checkmate keeps the process accountable, accessible, and focused on the applicant’s situation from start to finish.

Walk In and Walk Out with Cash
Approval at our El Cajon location means cash in your hands before you leave the store. There are no multi-day bank timelines or pending deposits to wait on. Funds are available immediately upon finalization of your loan.

No Surprises in the Terms
Checkmate walks every applicant through the full loan structure before any agreement is signed. Fee schedules, repayment timelines, and total amounts are presented openly. Customers can make informed decisions with full knowledge of what they’re agreeing to.

A Process Built Around Your Schedule
Our El Cajon store is open Monday through Friday, with Saturday hours available as well. You can also begin your application online ahead of your visit to cut down on time at the counter. Our in-store team will finalize everything and get your cash to you on the spot.
Serving El Cajon with Reliable Solutions
Income can vary week to week, and monthly expenses rarely pause to accommodate that variability. Payday loans offer a practical short-term tool for bridging the gap until the next pay period arrives.
Checkmate’s Broadway location serves residents from across the city, including those from Fletcher Hills, neighborhoods near Parkway Plaza, and communities throughout the 92021 zip code. Getting here is straightforward with easy access from Interstate 8 and the surrounding surface streets.
In addition to payday loans, the El Cajon store offers check cashing and Western Union Money Orders and Wire Transfers. The entire process can be completed in a single visit, and our team is available to walk you through every step.
PLEASE NOTE: We provide full online and phone consultations for all California residents.
Proudly Serving All of El Cajon & Surrounding Communities
Visit Our California Locations
El Cajon
1103 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
Phone: (619) 401-1667
Office Hours
SundayClosed Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday8:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday HoursMemorial Day: Closed
Services
- Loans
- Check Cashing
- Western Union
- Money Orders
- Netspend Cards
Chula Vista
461 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone: (619) 409-9916
Office Hours
SundayClosed Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday HoursMemorial Day: 10am - 1pm
Services
- Loans
- Check Cashing
- Western Union
- Money Orders
- Netspend Cards
Oxnard
1460 Doris Ave, Oxnard, CA 93030
Phone: (805) 487-1553
Office Hours
SundayClosed Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday HoursMemorial Day: Closed
Services
- Loans
- Check Cashing
- Western Union
- Money Orders
- Netspend Cards
Oxnard
1420 W Channel Islands Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93030
Phone: (805) 247-0616
Office Hours
SundayClosed Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday HoursMemorial Day: 10am - 1pm
Services
- Loans
- Check Cashing
- Western Union
- Money Orders
- Netspend Cards
Vista
897 E Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084
Phone: (760) 941-9600
Office Hours
SundayClosed Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday11:00 am - 3:00 pm Holiday HoursMemorial Day: Closed
Services
- Loans
- Check Cashing
- Western Union
- Money Orders
- Netspend Cards
San Ysidro
642 E San Ysidro Blvd #50, San Ysidro, CA 92173
Phone: (619) 662-3960
Office Hours
SundayClosed Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday HoursMemorial Day: Closed
Services
- Loans
- Check Cashing
- Western Union
- Money Orders
- Netspend Cards
Indio
83244 US Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201
Phone: (760) 775-6833
Office Hours
SundayClosed Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday HoursMemorial Day: Closed
Services
- Loans
- Check Cashing
- Western Union
- Money Orders
- Netspend Cards
El Centro
200 N Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: (760) 336-3110
Office Hours
SundayClosed Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday HoursMemorial Day: Closed
Services
- Loans
- Check Cashing
- Western Union
- Money Orders
- Netspend Cards
Calexico
825 Imperial Ave, Calexico, CA 92231
Phone: (760) 768-3666
Office Hours
SundayClosed Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday HoursMemorial Day: Closed
Services
- Loans
- Check Cashing
- Western Union
- Money Orders
- Netspend Cards


