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Payday Loans in Redkey, IN: Rules, Costs and Local Options

Redkey is a town of about 1,075 people in Jay County, Indiana. Payday loans are legal here under Indiana law, so the same state limits apply whether you borrow in a store or online.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Redkey follow Indiana law (Indiana Small Loan law (IC 24-4.5-7)).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $44.
  • The nearest larger city is Muncie, about 16 miles away.

Redkey at a glance

Redkey
Population (2024 Census estimate)1,075
Change since 2020-1.8% (shrinking)
CountyJay County
Size rank among 482 Indiana places we cover292nd
Nearest larger cityMuncie (about 16 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in Jay County1
Other towns within 25 miles23 (about 121,954 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)372%

Payday lending in Redkey follows Indiana state law. Lenders that serve Redkey, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions.

Credit unions near Redkey

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

  • Crossroads Financial Federal Credit Union in Portland (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.

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Payday loan rules that apply in Redkey

The main Indiana rules for a payday loan in Redkey: maximum loan: $605, and no more than 20% of your gross monthly income; maximum fee: 15% of the first $250, 13% of $251–$400, 10% of $401–$605; minimum term: 14 days. See the full Indiana payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Redkey

The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Indiana at 372% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect $44. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Jay County before you borrow

  • Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Jay 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 Redkey

The nearest larger city is Muncie, about 16 miles away. See all 482 Indiana cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Redkey?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Redkey under Indiana state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions.

How much does a payday loan cost in Redkey?

At Indiana’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $44. The typical statewide APR was 372% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Redkey?

No credit union is headquartered in Redkey, but Crossroads Financial Federal Credit Union is based in Portland, also in Jay 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. Indiana DFI — Small loan law borrower rights
  5. Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
  6. CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary
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