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

Payday loans are legal in Bronson, Iowa, a city of 294 people about 11 miles from Sioux. Before you borrow, compare the cost with credit unions in Woodbury County.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Bronson 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 Sioux, about 11 miles away.

Bronson at a glance

Bronson
Population (2024 Census estimate)294
Change since 2020-0.7% (holding steady)
CountyWoodbury County
Size rank among 609 Iowa places we cover567th
Nearest larger citySioux (about 11 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in Woodbury County2
Other towns within 25 miles14 (about 101,921 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)247%

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

Credit unions near Bronson

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

  • Telco Triad Community Credit Union in Sioux City (state charter)
  • Sioux Valley Community Credit Union in Sioux City (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 Bronson

In short, Iowa rules that cover Bronson 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 Bronson

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 Woodbury County before you borrow

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

  1. Local assistance through 211 covering Woodbury 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 Bronson

The nearest larger city is Sioux, about 11 miles away. See all 609 Iowa cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Bronson?

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

How much does a payday loan cost in Bronson?

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 Bronson?

No credit union is headquartered in Bronson, but Telco Triad Community Credit Union is based in Sioux City, also in Woodbury 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. 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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