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wilson

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Last year, while trying to get my finances in order, my car broke down. I made the mistake of taking it to a shop that ended up charging me over $1,000. Since then, I’ve found a more affordable mechanic and now pay in cash so that part’s sorted.

Back then, though, I didn’t have access to any credit cards, so I turned to Snap Finance to help cover the cost. Huge mistake I definitely wouldn’t recommend them.

At this point, I have enough saved to pay off what I owe. I’ve been making twice-monthly payments of $49, which adds up to $543 paid so far. According to their early payoff option, I still owe $449, bringing the total to $992. For context, I financed $573 through Snap, and paid the rest of the repair cost directly to the shop in cash.

Yeah… not great.

If I stick with the current payment plan, I won’t be done until July 2025, and I really don’t want to drag it out that long.

Here’s what’s bothering me: these payments aren’t even showing up on my credit report as positive activity. So now I’m wondering if I were to stop paying, would it damage my credit? Because right now it feels like I’m keeping up my end of the deal without getting any benefit from it, at least from a credit-building perspective. Please don’t roast me for the decision, I already know it was a bad move. I’d really appreciate any constructive advice or insight from anyone who’s dealt with Snap Finance or been in a similar spot.
 
Snap Finance is basically a payday loan in disguise. High fees, ridiculous APR, and no benefit to your credit. If you have the money to pay it off, do it now. Dragging it out is just giving them more of your hard-earned cash. Been there, paid $800 on a $400 loan. Never again.
 
You're not alone. I used Snap when my fridge died. Ended up paying double over 10 months. They do NOT report positively unless you default. It’s the worst of both worlds.....high cost and no credit boost. I'd suggest paying it off ASAP and washing your hands of them.
 
The early payoff option is barely a better deal. It’s like they punish you either way. What helped me was calling them and pushing for a better settlement since I had the cash ready. Worth a shot if you’re looking to end it now.
 
Constructive advice: Pay them off ASAP and move on. Then focus on actual credit-building tools like secured cards or credit-builder loans. Snap doesn't help you grow credit, they just help themselves to your bank account.
 
They can report negative activity if you default, but they rarely report positive payments. It’s a trap disguised as convenience. Just pay it off and never look back. Consider this tuition for your financial literacy degree.
 
I feel you so hard on this. It sucks to feel like you’re doing the right thing.....making payments, keeping up and getting ZERO benefit. It’s demoralizing. But trust me, clearing this debt off your plate will feel like a win. You’ve already come a long way
 
Unless you signed up for a program where they guaranteed to report to credit bureaus (which they usually don’t), you're better off cutting your losses. Call and confirm their payoff quote, get it in writing, and be done. They’ll nickel and dime you otherwise.
 
Ugh I wish I read Reddit before using Snap. Did the same thing last year for vet bills. Ended up in a worse place than I started. Now I keep an emergency fund, even if it’s just $200. Took a while, but it helps so much.
 
Snap Finance is like if your sketchy cousin tried to run a bank out of a van. Nothing but fees, vague promises, and regret. You already paid $543 on a $573 loan?! That’s daylight robbery, my dude.
 
I used Self and a secured card from Capital One after I got out of a Snap mess. Helped me build credit for real. Snap was just a speed bump I had to crawl over. You got this.
 
I hate that these places target people who are just trying to survive. Your story isn’t a mistake....it’s a reflection of how hard it is to get by without credit. You learned and you’re fixing it. That’s powerful. Rooting for you.
 
You could try calling and negotiating a lump-sum payoff. Some users said they knocked off a small amount if you pay immediately. Worth trying. But yeah, Snap is trash-tier financing. You're not alone.
 
Snap Finance is like a horror movie: sounds fine at first, then you realize you’re trapped and no one’s coming to save you. Glad you’re almost out. Honestly just pay it off and torch the bridge behind you.
 
Not showing on your credit report is the final insult. Like… I’m paying YOU and getting nothing in return? You’re 100% right to feel done with them. If you can pay it off in full now, absolutely do it.
 
Been through Snap. Got a washer, paid 2x the value. Never again. You’d think with all those payments, it’d count as something credit-wise. But nah, it’s just ghost debt. Pay it off. Then treat it like it never happened.
 
Honestly, it’s criminal how they operate. It's like legalized predatory lending. And they know people won’t read the fine print because they’re in crisis. Makes me so mad. Glad you’ve made it this far though.
 
This whole thread is so validating. I felt SO dumb for using Snap. But honestly, it saved me in the moment and i made it out okay. It’s just painful knowing i paid nearly double. Never again.
 
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