Dollar Smart Money Centers

If I could give it negative stars I would. On that note, I used to come here when I did not have direct deposit and did not want to wait forever for my checks to be cashed by my bank over the long weekends. But over the past year or so customer service has been seriously lacking. When I come in I seriously pray I don’t get one of the eye rolling attitudey girls, there is only like 2 – 3 people there with no attitude (no joke). Am I not the customer? What have I done to offend you besides give you my business? Anyhow this has been addressed twice with a manager and yet they still hire people who do not know how to hold a basic conversation without the eye roll. A customer service training course would be ideal for this location.
Save yourself the attitude and headache and head to one of the other locations in PB, they are actually a little more decent. Not by far but a little more. Good luck!

Every time I want to use Western Union this is the place I go to.
I have been sending money to India for years and years, and I use Western Union.
You can find Western Union in almost every liquor store, chemist and check-​cashing places.
I think there is no money to be made with Western Union, Usually when i go to a store to send money through Western Union? I am not greeted well because there is no money in it.
After all this years of trying and sending money, I finally found a store on Washington and fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, There is never a big line and if there is one, there’s always one or two people working at the counter.
I only like to use there services for Western Union,
Everything else ?? the interest rates are scary high, I hope nobody would ever need to borrow any money because the interest rate that they charge is never heard of, I do not know what the regulations are on interest rates, but I think this should be illegal, in some cases it’s up to hundred percent interest rate, I inquired about borrowing money towards my car and the interest rate they gave me was as crazy as hundred percent interest.
They serve my purpose and works for me, the fees is low and the people are very friendly and helpful, therefore I think it’s fair enough to give them four stars.
They are offering higher interest rate on borrowing and if you’re wise enough you shouldn’t borrow on such high interest rates, they are very clear about the interest rates and if you are desperate and fall for it? that’s your own fault.
After all they are a business and they are offering their services, it’s up to us to take it or not.
Thank you for your western union services, it’s very convenient for me and thank you for always smiling

The most positive, helpful, and ethical people work at this location!
True story, I accidentally left cash on the counter in an envelope that was found by an employee and returned to me with EVERY dollar in it! The people that work at Dollar Smart are exceptional in every way… My experience there has always been positive and they treat all of their customers efficiently and with a smile. Uncommon in today’s world!

I’ve been here a few times to cash checks and for money orders when I was changing bank accounts. The staff is always really nice and friendly. Every time you cash a check, you get 3 free money orders. Def. a temporary solution if you’re in a transition period like I was since in the long run, the interest adds up so you don’t wanna do that forever. I have seen some crazy characters walk through but chill out people, take it in with the experience of what brought you into a check cashing place in the first place.

I was in the Chula Vista location for exchange my first check pay UNFORTUNATELY… because when I gave my check and my ID she said needed to call to my work to verify if I have working right there and that sounded normal to me… I don’t know where the employee named Amanda called but they said I don’t work with them, I explain and gave my work place number, address and contact but she refused to call… she made a copy of my ID without my authorization and said will pass to the stores all over San Diego to announce that I am a fraudulent person. I called to the supervisor in Mission Valley but it was not helpful to me, l since the employee in Chula Vista made me feel as a shit in that location… for sure I NEVER WILL COME BACK BY…

From time to time, I’d cash a personal check from someone here. I’ve even sold back gift cards I would never use — which is unheard of at other places. My only sad face about this place is that they don’t publish their standard check cashing fees like other business do on their website. They won’t even tell you over the phone citing «company policy». They do say that if you bring in a government issued ID it’s a lower rate… but since they indicate that you don’t need an ID to cash a check, it’s likely that the rate is what other like business would charge since cashing a check with a government ID is pretty normal, and excpected. Kind of putting spin on stuff? I’ll say.

I love coming here to cash my checks!!!

Interestingly enough, I’ve never had any trouble at this location. Yes, sometimes weirdos come in, but if you’re one of them it’s no problemo!
Seriously, just be prepared with your ID and check in hand. I’ve already been through the registration process, so it’s really not much different than going to the bank (although the bank probably won’t be open on holidays).
Today is Labor Day, and bless their little hearts, Dollar Smart is open till 5 pm, which might just make our day. That’s one person’s opinion, anyway.

PRO TIP: THIS IS THE ONLY 24 HOUR CHECK CASHING PLACE IN THE COUNTY AREA.
I don’t know if that information might save your life some day but to save your sanity DO NOT ATTEMPT TO GO HERE AFTER NORMAL HOURS.
Craziest people show up at those times to cash checks. I should know, I’m crazy. While waiting for 1.5 hours for my friend to be able to cash a check (the lady ahead of us needed references that had land lines for some reason and didn’t give up until she went through her entire cell phone) we made up hypothetical stories like what would happened if our friend disappeared to Japan for 2 weeks without telling anyone. I ended up saying we would have a candle light vigil at voyeur/​charity event and I’d have an air brush tribute jacket cause I’d think she’d be dead if she didn’t update facebook within 2 weeks.
Pro Tip (maybe?) well I also heard Barona cashes checks ²⁴⁄₇ too.

I went here intent on getting a much needed payday loan at 4:40 on a Sunday. the open sign was lit, so I parked and walked over only to find the door locked 20 minutes early! That’s no way to do good business. very irritating.

wow, california state refund checks were fast this year! unfortunately i got mine in the mail after my bank closed this saturday — but i needed the money for gas bad! i remembered seeing this check cashing place in hillcrest and thought «perfect!!!, its right across the street from the gas station» so i made my way over to cash the refund check and get some fuel in my car.
i had never been to this check cashing location before. i knew i would have to «register» or sign some papers or something and i knew they would charge a percentage to cash my check… i just didnt expect it to be such a process!!!
when i walked in, i was the only customer — but there were 3 employees staring at me from behind the bulletproof glass shield. it took the guy who offered to help me almost fifteen minutes just to cash a check!!! mainly due to the fact he kept leaving me to assist a coworker close out her drawer or something. what a waste of time!
i would have had better luck going into a liquor store and giving them 5% to just sign the check and get my cash.
the only reason im giving them even one star is for the location and the fact they even cashed my check late on a saturday afternoon, lord knows i needed that gas money!