Advance America is a part of Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc., one of leading providers of non-bank cash advance financial services in the United States founded in 1997. Based in Childersburg, Ala., it offers a range of financial solutions ranging from cash advances, online payday loans and prepaid debit cards to MoneyGram money orders and transfers. Advance America is a founding member of the Community Financial Services Association (CFSA), an institution which promotes laws that provide substantive consumer protections and to encourage responsible industry practices. Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. approximately operates 2,350 centers and 55 limited licensees in 29 states.