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Payday Loans in Jacksons' Gap, AL: Rules, Costs and Local Options

Payday loans are legal in Jacksons' Gap, Alabama, a town of 749 people about 27 miles from Auburn. Before you borrow, compare the cost with credit unions in the area.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Jacksons' Gap follow Alabama law (Alabama Deferred Presentment Services Act).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $52.50 (17.5% fee).
  • The nearest larger city is Auburn, about 27 miles away.

Jacksons' Gap at a glance

Jacksons' Gap
Population (2024 Census estimate)749
Change since 2020+0.1% (holding steady)
CountyTallapoosa County
Size rank among 389 Alabama places we cover291st
Nearest larger cityAuburn (about 27 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles11 (about 30,959 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)456%

Payday lending in Jacksons' Gap follows Alabama state law. Lenders that serve Jacksons' Gap, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Alabama State Banking Department.

Credit unions near Jacksons' Gap

NCUA data (June 2026) shows no credit union headquartered in Jacksons' Gap or Tallapoosa County. Many credit unions have branches in other towns or accept members online. Use the NCUA’s Credit Union Locator to find one near you.

Only federal credit unions can offer payday alternative loans (PALs), capped at 28% APR; state-chartered credit unions often have their own small-loan products. Membership rules apply, and only main offices are listed here; find branches near you with the NCUA Credit Union Locator. See how PALs work.

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Payday loan rules that apply in Jacksons' Gap

The main Alabama rules for a payday loan in Jacksons' Gap: maximum loan: $500 outstanding in total (checked through a statewide database); maximum fee: 17.5% of the amount advanced; loan term: 10 to 31 days. See the full Alabama payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Jacksons' Gap

At Alabama’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $52.50 (17.5% fee). Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 456% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Tallapoosa County before you borrow

  • Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Tallapoosa County.
  • Ask a federal credit union about a PAL: $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR (how PALs work).
  • Check your bank app for a small-dollar loan or early pay (bank options).
  • Try a cash advance app if you have direct deposit (apps compared).

Towns near Jacksons' Gap

The nearest larger city is Auburn, about 27 miles away. See all 389 Alabama cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Jacksons' Gap?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Jacksons' Gap under Alabama state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Alabama State Banking Department.

How much does a payday loan cost in Jacksons' Gap?

At Alabama’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $52.50 (17.5% fee). The typical statewide APR was 456% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Jacksons' Gap?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Jacksons' Gap or its county. Use the NCUA credit union locator to find branches and online credit unions.

Sources

  1. U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population totals, Vintage 2024
  2. U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 Gazetteer files (place locations)
  3. NCUA — Credit union call report data, June 2026 (FOICU)
  4. NCLC — Consumer Credit Regulation: Alabama
  5. Lexology — Alabama establishes payday loan database
  6. Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
  7. CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary
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