Imagine if the United States Postal Service owned a chain of pawn shops?  Imagine no further, because in Singapore,  you can live the dream!

http://www.singpost.com/speedcash/index.htm

On an extra tight budget during the festive season?  Need money to tide over your educational expenses? Short of cash to settle your essential bills? Got an emergency medical bill to pay? Require temporary assistance for the working capital of your business?

Whatever your short-term cash needs are, you can take care of them with SpeedCash. Instant, easy and convenient, SpeedCash is the modern way to get cash loans on the spot. Just leave a piece of gold jewellery with us while you take your time to tide over your cash needs. There are no forms to fill, no credit checks needed and no waiting for approval.

SpeedCash is a service offered by Singapore Post. SingPost has been serving you for more than 180 years. You know you can trust us for our honest and transparent way of doing business. Backed by world-class efficiency, an excellent infrastructure and the use of modern technology, SpeedCash is the new way to get cash loans. So if you need instant cash, think SpeedCash, because you can count on us.

SpeedCash is licenced under the Pawnbrokers Act of Singapore.

I doubt you’ll find ‘Big Hoss’ and the ‘Old Man’ behind the counter, but it might be worth a visit.  (And yes, for some reason, I am fixated on the post office here.)