TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest branch location in Coral Gables, Florida. This brings the number of Amscot Financial branches to 235.

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The new branch is located at 3980 SW 8th Street, on the South West corner of SW 8th Street & SW 39th Court. The branch is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays through Thursday and on Saturday. On Fridays, the hours are at 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday, the hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

All Amscot Financial branches are open 365 days a year, providing convenient access to financial services. Amscot offers check cashing, electronic bill payment, money transfer services, prepaid cards, notary services, cash advances, ATMs, copying and faxing service. Moreover, a consumer can obtain money orders with no purchase fees – no other purchase is necessary for a customer to be able to purchase a money order for free.

Founded in 1989, Amscot Financial employs more than 1,600 associates who work at the company’s retail branches and at the company’s corporate headquarters in Tampa. Amscot has created 278 full-time jobs in South Florida since opening their first location in the area in March 2012.

Amscot operates branches in 20 Florida counties. The company has retail locations in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Polk, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Sarasota, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Volusia, Brevard, Marion, Citrus, Flagler, Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

About Amscot Financial

Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., Amscot Financial is a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, including check cashing, bill payment, money transfers, cash advances, prepaid cards and money orders through its wholly owned division, Amscot International Money Order Company. Amscot Financial currently operates 235 retail financial service centers throughout Florida and employs more than 1,600 employees. Amscot Financial has been recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as one of Tampa Bay’s Best Places to Work for five years. For additional information, please visit the company’s website at www.amscot.com.