Loan calculator

See what your loan could cost.

Adjust the sliders to see indicative monthly payments and total cost. All figures are illustrative — actual rates confirmed at the point of application.

  • Instant indicative figures for £100–£5,000 over 1–24 months
  • See monthly payment, total repayable and total interest at a glance
  • No credit search — checking your quote has no impact on your score
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What will it cost?

Move the sliders for an instant indicative quote — your tier is matched automatically by amount.

Est. monthly payment£95.21
Est. total repayable£571.26
Est. total interest£71.26
Rep. APR49.9%
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Illustrative only. Figures are based on indicative rates for each tier and may change. Actual monthly payment, total repayable and APR are confirmed in your personalised offer after launch. Subject to individual affordability assessment and status. 18+ UK residents only.

Full transparency

See every repayment

Set an amount and term in the calculator above, then reveal the month-by-month breakdown — exactly what comes off the balance each time, with nothing hidden.

Illustrative amortisation at indicative tier rates. Your actual schedule is confirmed in your agreement. Repay early at any time and you only pay interest for the days you held the loan.

Borrow responsibly

Can I afford it? A quick check

The calculator above shows what a loan would cost. This shows whether it would sit comfortably in your budget. Nothing you enter is saved or sent — it stays in your browser.

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A guide only, not a lending decision. We always run our own full affordability assessment before any offer. Only borrow what you need and can comfortably repay.

Understanding the numbers

What does each figure mean?

Monthly payment

The amount that will leave your account on your chosen repayment date each month. With Cash Train this is fixed — it never changes after signing.

Total repayable

The complete amount you pay back across all months — your loan amount plus all interest. This is the number to focus on when comparing options.

Total interest

The cost of borrowing — total repayable minus the loan amount. On a fixed-rate loan, this is set at the start and can't increase.

Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

A standardised way to compare borrowing costs. It includes interest and any fees, expressed as a yearly rate. Because short-term loans are short, APR looks high even when the actual cash cost is modest.

Three tiers

Which tier is right for me?

One application — we'll recommend the right tier based on your needs and affordability. You don't need to choose in advance.

Quick

£100–£500
1–3 months

A small, short-term gap — unexpected bill, brief income shortfall

Plus

£2,000–£5,000
6–24 months

A larger cost spread over a longer, more comfortable term

Common questions

Calculator FAQ

No. Calculator figures are illustrative estimates based on the rate and term you select. Your actual rate, monthly payment and total repayable are confirmed in your personalised offer after a credit and affordability assessment. There is no obligation to proceed after seeing your offer.

Cash Train offers three tiers: Quick (£100–£500, 1–3 months), Flex (£500–£2,000, 3–12 months) and Plus (£2,000–£5,000, 6–24 months). The right tier depends on how much you need and how long you want to repay it. If you are unsure, apply and we will recommend the best fit based on your circumstances.

APR is an annual rate, so it magnifies the apparent cost of very short-term credit. A loan held for 30 days at a high APR may still have a lower total cost in pounds than a longer loan at a lower APR. Use the "total repayable" figure — not APR alone — to compare the actual cash cost.

No. The calculator is a local tool and does not connect to any credit reference agency. No search of any kind is carried out until you choose to submit a full application, at which point a soft search is run at the quote stage (invisible to other lenders and with no impact on your score).

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