The story
Founded by Errol Damelin in 2006.1
Private company
Wonga.com
Logo: here, Non-free logo, via Wikipedia3
British payday loan provider
Wonga.com, also known as Wonga, was a British payday loan firm that was founded in 2006. The company focused on offering short-term, high-cost loans to customers via online applications, and began processing its first loans in 2007.2 It was founded by Errol Damelin.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2006Founded1
- HeadquartersLondon1
- Websitewww.wonga.com
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Wonga.com, also known as Wonga, was a British payday loan firm that was founded in 2006. The company focused on offering short-term, high-cost loans to customers via online applications, and began processing its first loans in 2007.2
Leadership
Who has led Wonga.com, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderErrol Damelin1
Products and brands
- payday loan
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 2006Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.wonga.com1
- WikipediaWonga.com
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ8032043
Sources
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- 1WikidataWonga.com on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaWonga.com on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsWonga.com logo by here, Non-free logo