# Amscot

> Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-08.

- **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/amscot
- **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/amscot.json
- **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/amscot/llms.txt
- **Official website:** https://amscot-international.com
- **Slug:** amscot
- **Categories:** fintech-financial-services

## Overview

- **Tagline:** Amscot is a Florida-based non-bank financial services company providing convenient financial services through branches across the state.
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Description:** Since 1989, Amscot has provided check cashing, bill payment, money orders, prepaid Mastercard debit cards, cash advances, notary services, and Western Union services. The company operates 228 locations throughout Florida and offers 365-day access, with some locations open 24 hours a day.
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

## Identity

- **Mission:** Making lives better through financial solutions.
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Founders & leadership:** Ian MacKechnie is featured in Amscot’s origin story and is credited with starting the company after identifying a need for more convenient payroll check cashing.
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Website:** https://amscot-international.com
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Voice & tone:** Customer-focused, accessible, convenient, and service-oriented, with an emphasis on broad access and competitive rates.
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Founded:** 1989
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

## Offerings

- **Problem solved:** Provides convenient access to everyday financial services, including check cashing, bill payment, money orders, cash advances, and money transfers.
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Core capabilities:**
  - Check cashing
  - Bill payment
  - Money orders
  - Prepaid Mastercard debit cards
  - Cash advances
  - Notary services
  - Western Union services
  - 365-day branch access
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Products / SKUs:**
  - Check cashing
  - Bill payment
  - Money orders
  - Prepaid Mastercard debit cards
  - Cash advances
  - Notary services
  - Western Union services
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Pricing:** The website states that Amscot offers some of the most competitive rates in the financial services industry, but does not provide specific pricing.
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

## Audience

- **Target industry:** Non-bank financial services
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Customer base:** Customers throughout the state of Florida; the site reports 3 million customers.
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Ideal customer profile:** Individuals in Florida seeking convenient access to check cashing, bill payment, money orders, prepaid debit cards, cash advances, notary, or money transfer services.
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Use cases:**
  - Cashing payroll checks
  - Paying bills
  - Purchasing money orders
  - Using prepaid debit cards
  - Obtaining cash advances
  - Notarizing documents
  - Sending or receiving money through Western Union
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

- **Customer outcomes:**
  - Convenient access to financial services throughout Florida
  - 365-day access to services
  - Access to branches with some locations open 24 hours a day
  - Access to competitive financial services rates
Source: Brand's website (https://amscot-international.com) · 2026-11-08

Page last updated 2026-11-08.

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