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Payday Loans in Bennett, IA: Rules, Costs and Local Options

Payday loans are legal in Bennett, Iowa, a city of 330 people about 23 miles from Davenport. Before you borrow, compare the cost with credit unions in the area.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Bennett follow Iowa law (Iowa delayed deposit services law (Iowa Code ch. 533D)).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $35 on a $300 check.
  • The nearest larger city is Davenport, about 23 miles away.

Bennett at a glance

Bennett
Population (2024 Census estimate)330
Change since 2020-4.9% (shrinking)
CountyCedar County
Size rank among 609 Iowa places we cover543rd
Nearest larger cityDavenport (about 23 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles28 (about 166,739 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)247%

There is no separate Bennett payday law: Iowa rules apply here, and any lender serving Bennett residents, online or in person, needs a license from the Iowa Division of Banking.

Credit unions near Bennett

NCUA data (June 2026) shows no credit union headquartered in Bennett or Cedar 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 Bennett

In short, Iowa rules that cover Bennett include: maximum: checks totaling $500 or less, including fees; maximum fee: $15 on the first $100, $10 on each additional $100; loan term: up to 31 days. See the full Iowa payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Bennett

The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Iowa at 247% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect $35 on a $300 check. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Cedar County before you borrow

Before a payday loan, Bennett residents can usually find something cheaper:

  1. Local assistance through 211 covering Cedar County.
  2. A credit union payday alternative loan (max 28% APR). See PALs explained.
  3. Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if offered (compare banks).
  4. A cash advance app for $20–$500 (apps compared).

Towns near Bennett

The nearest larger city is Davenport, about 23 miles away. See all 609 Iowa cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Bennett?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Bennett under Iowa state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Iowa Division of Banking.

How much does a payday loan cost in Bennett?

At Iowa’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $35 on a $300 check. The typical statewide APR was 247% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Bennett?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Bennett 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. Iowa Division of Banking — Delayed deposit services history
  5. Iowa Administrative Code ch. 17 — Delayed deposit services
  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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