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

With about 4,936 residents (2024 Census estimate), Triana has grown quickly 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 Triana 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 Madison, about 9 miles away.

Triana at a glance

Triana
Population (2024 Census estimate)4,936
Change since 2020+64.3% (growing fast)
CountyMadison County
Size rank among 389 Alabama places we cover109th
Nearest larger cityMadison (about 9 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in Madison County4
Other towns within 25 miles18 (about 428,056 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)456%

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

Credit unions near Triana

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

  • Redstone Federal Credit Union in Huntsville (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Councill Federal Credit Union in Normal (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Rocket City Federal Credit Union in Huntsville (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • North Alabama Educators Credit Union in Huntsville (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 Triana

Key Alabama limits that apply to Triana 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 Triana

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 Madison 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 Triana 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 Triana

The nearest larger city is Madison, about 9 miles away. See all 389 Alabama cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Triana?

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

How much does a payday loan cost in Triana?

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 Triana?

No credit union is headquartered in Triana, but Redstone Federal Credit Union is based in Huntsville, also in Madison 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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