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Payday Loans in Reece, AL: Rules, Costs and Local Options

With about 610 residents (2024 Census estimate), Reece has lost residents since 2020. If you are thinking about a payday loan here, these are the Alabama rules that apply, what it costs and the local alternatives.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Reece 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 Gadsden, about 5 miles away.

Reece at a glance

Reece
Population (2024 Census estimate)610
Change since 2020-1% (shrinking)
CountyEtowah County
Size rank among 389 Alabama places we cover311th
Nearest larger cityGadsden (about 5 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in Etowah County3
Other towns within 25 miles26 (about 149,381 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)456%

Whether you borrow at a storefront in Gadsden or online from Reece, the lender must hold a Alabama license from the Alabama State Banking Department and follow state limits.

Credit unions near Reece

No credit union has its main office in Reece, but these are based elsewhere in Etowah County (NCUA, June 2026):

  • Emblem Credit Union in Gadsden (state charter)
  • Family Savings Credit Union in Rainbow City (state charter)
  • Winsouth Credit Union in Gadsden (state charter)

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 Reece

Key Alabama limits that apply to Reece borrowers: 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 Reece

The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Alabama at 456% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect $52.50 (17.5% fee). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Etowah County before you borrow

  • Credit union payday alternative loans (PALs): $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR. Search for a federal credit union in Reece that offers them. See how PALs work.
  • Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if it offers one. See bank small-dollar loans.
  • Cash advance apps for $20–$500 based on your direct deposits. See apps compared.
  • 211: call or text 211 for local help with rent, utilities and food.

Towns near Reece

The nearest larger city is Gadsden, about 5 miles away. See all 389 Alabama cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Reece?

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

How much does a payday loan cost in Reece?

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 Reece?

No credit union is headquartered in Reece, but Emblem Credit Union is based in Gadsden, also in Etowah County.

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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