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Payday Loans in Bird, KS: Rules, Costs and Local Options

Payday loans are legal in Bird, Kansas, a city of 448 people about 128 miles from Garden. Before you borrow, compare the cost with credit unions in the area.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Bird 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 Garden, about 128 miles away.

Bird at a glance

Bird
Population (2024 Census estimate)448
Change since 2020+2.5% (growing)
CountyCheyenne County
Size rank among 367 Kansas places we cover283rd
Nearest larger cityGarden (about 128 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles1 (about 1,282 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)391%

Payday lending in Bird follows Kansas state law. Lenders that serve Bird, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner.

Credit unions near Bird

NCUA data (June 2026) shows no credit union headquartered in Bird or Cheyenne 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 Bird

The main Kansas rules for a payday loan in Bird: 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 Bird

The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Kansas at 391% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect $45 (15% fee). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Cheyenne County before you borrow

  • Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Cheyenne 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 Bird

The nearest larger city is Garden, about 128 miles away. See all 367 Kansas cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Bird?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Bird 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 Bird?

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 Bird?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Bird 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. K.S.A. 16a-2-404
  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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