Smart-Pig Reviews 

2,803
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Transfers from SmartyPig seem slow. The lack of email/notification in the system should there be an issue with a transfer requires checking the account regularly until the transfer is completed. Whi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service that I've actually found useful during my time at uni. So often I'd need a little extra cash for self care days or a new bathmat etc and found smartpig surprisingly great! I was doubtf... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was really quick and easy to understand. Everyone I've had contact with has been really friendly and helpful. I'd genuinely recommend them as a lender which seems like it's actually just th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The company review the application quickly but also question if they think anything had been answered incorrectly and also provide the offer to pay back early or on an actual payday rather than the st... See more

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  1. Loan Agency

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With the founders dislike of unsuitable, unethical short term loan companies, Smart-Pig.com provides students a unique service that allows them to borrow until their next Student Loan. With our 50% interest cap and 10 day grace period, Smart-Pig.com puts students in control of their short term borrowing.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The code took 2 days to come through…

The code took 2 days to come through which was weird.

October 29, 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We had a technical issue which impacted text messages. This has now been fixed.

Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused whilst applying for your loan.

Thanks
Team Smart-Pig

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Credible and different options…

The company review the application quickly but also question if they think anything had been answered incorrectly and also provide the offer to pay back early or on an actual payday rather than the student loan day to keep interest down. Money transferred same day within an hour usually at most..

October 21, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing!

Quick, easy and reliable. Used on various occasions. Friendly customer service

October 23, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was amazing

The service was amazing! I urgently needed money and smart pig employees assured me throughout the process, in total it only took around 40minutes! I've never been able to apply and receive my loan within an hour.

October 17, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very fast

They are fast with applications and their workers are lovely people who try their best to help you.

October 21, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick, Easy, Great Customer Service

They've always been super quick on getting the loans approved, and during a time when my student finance had been delayed I only had to send in a quick email and they extended the date of my loan.

October 3, 2022

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