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Advance America, Cash Advance Centers Inc. provides cash advance services primarily in the United States. The company offers cash advance services comprising cash advances and installment loans to middle-income working individuals; check-cashing services; pre-paid debit cards; and money orders and money transfer, and bill payment services as an agent of a licensed third-party money transmitter. As of December 31, 2011, it operated 2,541 centers in 29 states in the United States, 33 centers in the United Kingdom, and 10 centers in Canada, as well as had 13 limited licensees in the United Kingdom. The company operates its centers under the Advance America, National Cash Advance, Check Advance, First American Cash Advance, First American Cash Loans, First American Loans, Purpose Financial, and Purpose Money brands. Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. As of April 23, 2012, Advance America, Cash Advance Centers Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Grupo Elektra SA de CV.