- Payday loans in Port Orange follow Florida law (Florida Statutes s. 560.404 (deferred presentment)).
- Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $30 (10% fee) plus a small verification fee.
- The nearest larger city is Daytona Beach, about 7 miles away.
Port Orange at a glance
| Port Orange | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 66,556 |
| Change since 2020 | +6.1% (growing fast) |
| County | Volusia County |
| Size rank among 393 Florida places we cover | 46th |
| Nearest larger city | Daytona Beach (about 7 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Volusia County | 1 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 14 (about 413,871 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 293% |
There is no separate Port Orange payday law: Florida rules apply here, and any lender serving Port Orange residents, online or in person, needs a license from the Florida Office of Financial Regulation.
Credit unions near Port Orange
No credit union has its main office in Port Orange, but these are based elsewhere in Volusia County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Financial Educators Federal Credit Union in Daytona Beach (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
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.
Payday loan rules that apply in Port Orange
In short, Florida rules that cover Port Orange include: maximum loan: $500 (single-payment); $1,000 for installment deferred presentment; maximum fee: 10% of the amount provided, plus a verification fee; loan term: 7 to 31 days (installment: 60 to 90 days). See the full Florida payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Port Orange
The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Florida at 293% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect $30 (10% fee) plus a small verification fee. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Volusia County before you borrow
Before a payday loan, Port Orange residents can usually find something cheaper:
- Local assistance through 211 covering Volusia County.
- A credit union payday alternative loan (max 28% APR). See PALs explained.
- Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if offered (compare banks).
- A cash advance app for $20–$500 (apps compared).
Towns near Port Orange
- South Daytona · 4 mi
- Daytona Beach Shores · 4 mi
- Ponce Inlet · 5 mi
- New Smyrna Beach · 7 mi
- Daytona Beach · 7 mi
- Holly Hill · 9 mi
The nearest larger city is Daytona Beach, about 7 miles away. See all 393 Florida cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Port Orange?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Port Orange under Florida state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Florida Office of Financial Regulation.
How much does a payday loan cost in Port Orange?
At Florida’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $30 (10% fee) plus a small verification fee. The typical statewide APR was 293% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Port Orange?
No credit union is headquartered in Port Orange, but Financial Educators Federal Credit Union is based in Daytona Beach, also in Volusia County.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population totals, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 Gazetteer files (place locations)
- NCUA — Credit union call report data, June 2026 (FOICU)
- Florida Statutes s. 560.404
- Florida OFR — Payday lenders
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary