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Glossary
Banking
Cash Advance
From a consumer perspective, a cash advance is a short-term cash loan taken against the credit line on your credit card. A cash advance can also be a short-term loan made to a business by a bank or alternative lender, often secured on future invoices or future credit card receipts.