“Can a no-credit-check consumer fintech expand from cash advances into a full banking stack for credit-thin Americans?”
Tilt launched as a consumer fintech targeting underserved consumers with no-credit-check cash advances up to $400, positioning itself as an accessible alternative to payday lending. The company expanded into a broader consumer banking stack — adding debit accounts via nbkc bank (FBO AutoSave), branded credit cards via WebBank/Petal, and a revolving line of credit via FinWise Bank. The BaaS infrastructure is anchored by Helix by Q2 per Open Banking Tracker. The company serves 5M+ customers for cash advance and 300K+ for its credit line product.
Tilt discloses Helix by Q2 as its banking provider, with nbkc bank as its sponsor bank, according to the Embedded Finance Index 2026.
Tilt does not disclose a bank charter of its own; its banking services are provided through nbkc bank.
The Embedded Finance Index 2026 maps 3 layers in Tilt's stack: Banking / BaaS (Helix by Q2); Lending (Tilt Cash Advance (up to $400, no credit check, no interest), Tilt Line of Credit ($200–$1,000, issued by FinWise Bank), Tilt Motion Cardholder Agreement (credit card via WebBank), Tilt Engage Cardholder Agreement (credit card via WebBank) and 5 others); Sponsor bank (nbkc bank).
Tilt is headquartered in United States.
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