- Payday loans in Auburn follow Kansas law (Kansas Consumer Credit Code, K.S.A. 16a-2-404).
- Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $45 (15% fee).
- The nearest larger city is Topeka, about 11 miles away.
Auburn at a glance
| Auburn | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 1,272 |
| Change since 2020 | -0.5% (holding steady) |
| County | Shawnee County |
| Size rank among 367 Kansas places we cover | 165th |
| Nearest larger city | Topeka (about 11 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Shawnee County | 6 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 16 (about 141,636 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 391% |
There is no separate Auburn payday law: Kansas rules apply here, and any lender serving Auburn residents, online or in person, needs a license from the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner.
Credit unions near Auburn
No credit union has its main office in Auburn, but these are based elsewhere in Shawnee County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Envista Federal Credit Union in Topeka (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Empower Blue Credit Union in Topeka (state charter)
- Azura Credit Union in Topeka (state charter)
- Topeka Firemen'S Credit Union in Topeka (state charter)
- 1st Kansas Credit Union in Topeka (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.
Payday loan rules that apply in Auburn
In short, Kansas rules that cover Auburn include: maximum loan: $500; maximum fee: 15% of the amount advanced; loan term: 7 to 30 days. See the full Kansas payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Auburn
At Kansas’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $45 (15% fee). Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 391% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Shawnee County before you borrow
Before a payday loan, Auburn residents can usually find something cheaper:
- Local assistance through 211 covering Shawnee 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 Auburn
- Carbondale · 9 mi
- Scranton · 10 mi
- Burlingame · 11 mi
- Topeka · 11 mi
- Silver Lake · 13 mi
- Eskridge · 16 mi
The nearest larger city is Topeka, about 11 miles away. See all 367 Kansas cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Auburn?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Auburn under Kansas state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner.
How much does a payday loan cost in Auburn?
At Kansas’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $45 (15% fee). The typical statewide APR was 391% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Auburn?
No credit union is headquartered in Auburn, but Envista Federal Credit Union is based in Topeka, also in Shawnee 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)
- K.S.A. 16a-2-404
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary