Behind Beforepay

Beforepay is an ethical lender, providing working Aussies with fast, and fair financial support designed for who you are today, not yesterday.

More than lending

Lending is what we do, but our actions show who we are.

'You' first

Customers are at the centre of everything we do, helping to shape our future.

Keeping things simple

Money isn’t always easy. We break down as many barriers as we can to help make your finances smoother. No jargon allowed.

Life happens

When things get a little messy or a tad unpredictable, we’re right by your side to help you navigate it.

Control in your hands

We’re not telling you what to do, just giving you the tools and options to take your finances by the dollar signs. It’s your move.

We’ve been doing this a while

$3B+

In total loans

1.7M+

Registered users

2019

Year founded

Lending a hand

Beforepay began as a way to disrupt predatory lending practices that take advantage of people who need help. Those people, who needed support, were often sent into spirals of debt and financial stress that pushed them to take out more loans. And the pattern continued.

We wanted to break the cycle. It wasn’t enough to just lend—it had to be done safely, fairly, and fast enough that people could get back to their lives with minimal disruption.

So that’s what we did, creating our platform and products around the customers we set out to help. We set up safeguards that personalised loan limits to a person’s financial circumstances, guard rails against taking out more than one loan at a time, and eligibility requirements that ensured we were lending to people in the right ways.  Ethics isn’t window-dressing or branding for Beforepay, but is hard-coded into our very foundation.

We’re here to lend a hand.

ACTUAL REAL PEOPLE

FAQs

Everything you need to know.

What is Beforepay?

Beforepay is an ethical lender providing loans and other financial services designed to support working Australians with their money. Beforepay has two main products: a Pay Advance designed for short-term money gaps and a Personal Loan, designed for planned expenses. 

Is Beforepay legit?

Yes, Beforepay is a legitimate business registered and operating in Australia. We've even got over 5600 reviews and an average 4.6 star rating on Trustpilot.

What loans does Beforepay offer?

Beforepay offers two main loan products: 

  • Pay Advance: A short-term loan of up to $2,000 designed to support working Australians with short-term money gaps. 
  • Personal Loan: A longer-term loan of up to $5,000 over 1-12 months, designed for planned expenses. 

Is Beforepay a payday lender?

No. Beforepay is an ethical, customer-focused lender offering fast, affordable loans with clear fees and repayments split over mulitple pays. Payday lenders are characterised by high-interest rates, often-excessive fees, and full repayment on your next payday.

Applications are typically approved in under 60 seconds, though some applications may require additional review.

† Approved loan amounts are subject to Beforepay’s lending criteria and verification requirements.

‡ Comparison rate calculated on a $2,500 loan over a 2-year term.

‡ WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the example given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or loan amounts may result in a different comparison rate.