Established in Manchester in 1880, the company has been owned and managed by the Bowes family throughout its lifetime, finally settling in Stockport town centre some 25 years ago.

The company focuses on customer care and high standards of personal service, from staff who have worked in the trade for many years, this ensures that our customers receive the utmost discretion in their transactions and a high standard of after-care service should the worst happen.

James Bowes Ltd is a member of the National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) and the British Cheque Cashers Association (BCCA) giving our customers confidence that their transactions are bound by the relevant codes of practice from the relevant regulatory bodies.