ACE Cash Express is a retailer of financial services, including check cashing, short-term consumer loans, bill payments and prepaid debit card services. The company owns and operates more than 1,500 check-cashing stores throughout the United States. It offers payday advances to meet the short-term needs of individual and business clients. It also offers electronic fund transfer services to more than 80,000 locations worldwide. In addition, it provides payroll cards and direct deposit services. It supports and conducts various charitable fund-raisers. The company offers various online features, including store locator and account access. ACE Cash Express maintains a branch office in Tampa, Fla.