I accompanied a friend who needed to cash a check here, and what I can say is that you get exactly what you're looking for. There are multiple tellers, thankfully only a few people in line, and overall they're out of there in 10 to 15 minutes. The neighborhood is definitely not the best. Given that it's in East Oakland, if you're not familiar with the area, it wouldn't be surprising if you were fearful or concerned about getting into a bad situation outside of the business. But for Oakland natives, we're right at home. Among the most important things to take note of if you have to go to this location, is that the parking spaces were very packed. Literally, almost no parking whatsoever available due to customers going to other businesses nearby. I highly recommend that you lock your car, and pay attention to those around you. Lastly, and this shouldn't be a surprise, but make sure that when you receive your cash, that you have it put away safely with that being a backpack, purse, wallet, etc. Since I have no complaints about the service that I witnessed, and my friend was also pleased with his encounter here, this location gets a 3/5. read more

California Check Cashing Stores - Front of the business. - Check Cashing/Pay-day Loans Near Me - Oakland, California

I wrote a review about this place on 6/30/2026, Luchia or whatever her name is supposed to be the assistant mgr but what she really is is a blatant liar and hasn't a clue on customer service.If you read my original review about what was going on it finally came to an end after she blatantly lied to me AGAIN via a telephone call today (7/3/26) She said she was waiting on a call from the corporate office to see if it was approved to refund or give me a new money order for her negligence regarding HER voiding of my original one on 3/2/2026 but what she didn't realize is i spoke to the corporate before i called her and they said they had not heard from her, i knew she was going to lie to me which is the reason i called them first and they immediately called her & told her to resolve it funny thing is i asked Luchia for the head mgr's name and she told me she could not give it to me or the contact information which is absolutely absurd considering the fact that the final decision on what to do should be the responsibility of the owner/mgr. This lying woman had the original person who issued me the first money make me a new one and even had it ready before i got there which really lets me know Luchia was trying to cover herself and deflect all wrong doing to the cashier when all she did was do her job, i wanted to simply get cash because i no longer trust their money orders and lying Luchia told me it was not possible, I have been going to this place for years but they lost my business because of this totally unneccessary easy to fix situation especially once it was determined Lying Luchia was at fault. read more

Kamari was super helpful and answered all my questions. I was in and out with no issues!

horrible service, dont go there for anything, they wont be able to help. giving out old 100bills, no stores except them, and their not able to exchange the money they gave out. this is by far the worst check cashing place. my first and last time here !!!! read more

Horrible place with horrible service. I accompanied my mother to transfer money and the lady behind the counter refused to help us. She said she can't help us since I have the cash and my mom's id in my hand. Mind y'all my mother is old in age and doesn't speak English I kindly explained myself but she was so disrespectful and her voice kept elevating. She had the most disgusting attitude towards us. I don't advise anyone to go there. They need better service and more training. read more

I never leave reviews but I literally downloaded this app so I could leave one, the lady with the browner skin is so snappy over any comment . Essentially they expect you to speak when spoken to or shit up otherwise. I would gladly drive across town to a different location if it meant I got better customer service. Anyone reading this try somewhere else this place isn't worth it. read more

Hace dos semanas estuve aquí, y me atendió la señorita Leivy. Muy amable y me ayudó en todo lo que le pedí Gracias por tener personal así 10/10 read more

I'm beginning to think the attitude and slow service is how they train their staff. Doesn't matter which location I go too, there's always some ratchetness going on. Come here and hold your composure because damn near every clerk has an attitude problem. No matter the day or time. Like we made them pick this as their job or something. smh. Good luck coming to any California Check Cashing location. read more

This place is God awful I had a payday loan set to be paid on May 22 but instead they decided to take it out on the 19th . Makes no since it's funny how no body at this company can do there job. I called corporate and they said it was a glitch in the system. A glitch in the system what a poor excuse for a poor company everyone that works here is fucking rude and u hope this place goes out of business due to there poor customer service and stupidity this shitty company provides.​ read more

I was so happy to find this spot. I had been going to cash my checks down on International Blvd for years. It's never been a big problem, but this one I've rarely ever waited more then a few minutes and it's friendlier. Parking is a breeze which is a bonus. It's simply the easiet place to cash a check in the bay area. I can't believe someone complained about the wait time. Lol. read more

yoana is very sweet and got me in and out. very good service

Customer service was very terrible. I was in line for 30 minutes with know acknowledgement. There were 3 employees behind the window, and only 1 helping customers and 1 person in line smh. read more

Went in to cash a check I was treated like a criminal they didn't cash the check the black gentleman with the dreadlocks he said that if I come back next day they will call the bank , The manager or the supervisor holler no my check was to old which it wasn't, I will be filing the complaint I was treated horribly think they are racist read more

I went there there were 3 people at windows being helped and 3 customers in front of me it took almost 45 minutes to get to the counter. I only had 1 check to cash. Placed the sighed chech with my id in the hole for a window. It took her 5 minutes to pick up my check. She kept waking away and I think she was training the person next to her because she paid more attention to what they were doing instead of helping her own customers. Then the fee 30$ for a 3hundred Dollar check. If I had the money to get to chase I would have taken it there She told they would not cash there own check. Which I know is not correct. I would have had a 9$ fee but not a 30$. It took me almost a half hour at the counter for 1 check. I normally don't give a bad review been in customer service for over 20 years. But this was completely redickulis. read more

What a great place and a great staff. I give them 10 stars for great customer service. As soon as I come in the manager Gaby knows my name and feel very welcome. She is do knowledgeable and very helpful. They got lots of service and I will definitely recommend all my family and friends to them. read more

Jessica over at California check cashing on high st in Oakland was thee best. She went above and beyond to assist me with cashing my large check without ID. I gotta say thanks again because I haven't had customer assistance like that ever in my life. If anyone needs to cash a check without ID this is the place to go and she is the one to get it done. Thanks Jessica. read more

Went in for a money order was asrd for my personal information I refused so they refused service but the white guy ahead of me was giving a money order with not giving his information and was not even asked. Trying to buy a money order is hard if you are a black person at this location. read more

I desperately needed to cash a check for the weekend. It is 4:30 and the store's on line listing said they were open until five o'clock on Saturday. Nope -the sign on the door says three. Closed - and I am screwed. I had my weekend fouled and no one cares. You would think the manager would see this discrepancy and scramble to get it corrected Immediately- before any customers are inconvenienced. Perhaps in "opposite world" read more

Horrible experience here! Not only is it understaffed so you wait in line forever, but the employees are incredibly rude! And the fact that they allow an obviously strung out women to sit inside near the entrance to solicite money makes it feel like an dangerous place to handle money. I was followed out of the store by another individual soliciting money who didn't leave me alone until he seen my husband in the car waiting for me! Just because this location is serving a community of color doesn't mean people don't have to take pride in their business and protect it from riff raft. read more

Come in here all the time with no problems. Referred a friend who came back out and notified me that the woman who was assisting him was extremely rude. He asked how are you doing? She responded I was fine till u walked in. I just moved here from los angeles and fell in love with the politeness of the people in the bay and feel bad that my friend who is also from LA had to experience that. If you don't like your job quit! read more

I cash my check here every two weeks instead of getting it direct deposited. I went in one day a girl named ruby helped me she had the ugliest look on her face like someone pissed in her coffee, and she asked me for my id i explained to her that i come in every two weeks she said okay so can i see your id, i gave it to her and she threw it back to me under the glass. i said you didn't have to throw my id she said well I'm not having a good day i said so u take that shit out on your customers don't go to work if you don't interact with customers well. And i come in there every two weeks it's usually very nice people especially the lead she's very nice i always have a good experience with her, THE PEOPLE WHO REALLY NEEDS JOBS CAN'T GET THEM BUT THE ONES WHO GET THEM ACT LIKE THAT, HELLA UNAPPRECIATIVE THE CUSTOMERS HELP U GET PAID ACT LIKE IT ! ITS A 5 STAR WHEN SOME OF THE PEOPLE ARE WORKING. .... . this is actually meant for the international location in the plaza near Fremont high sorry read more

I usually love coming here but after today I will NEVER be back, I come her and spend a lot of money and for me to get here before closing and the door is locked , I literally watched the clock turn to 6 as I stand in the cold with my 3 year old, no one cared they just wanted to go home which I understand but you still have a job to do and you have business hours for a reason. The fact I called corporate numbers multiple times to be hung up on constantly and never spoke to anyone and when I ask for the number to corporate from the store I am argued with and told they go by their clock, I'd love to see the time difference between my phone and car and their computer. I will definitely no longer be sending people to this location, it is beyond disheartening to be treated so poorly when you come so often they know you and your child by name and to be treated terribly and argued with for trying to get clarity. read more

I have been going here for a few years. I'm always impressed at the amount of patience these ladies have. People honor and revere artist and sports players, religious figures and politicians, but these ladies are the heroes. dang if I had a camera to capture this. There was a customer who needed 7 transactions and based on strategies that worked best for him he asked for them separately. It was 90 degrees outside. Cashing check, money order, another order, another ambiguous need and finally two stamps. At closing with one lane open while the other two speedily worked on finishing up closing tasks before the hour hit and work for free time began (corporations, you know how it be) We all empathized with him having to pay his bills. The women in the back knew everyone by name and consistently remarked their gratitude for waiting while also treating the gentleman with personal regard. I see this all the time I go in there. We should be shouting that out. I am. read more