- Payday loans in Lansing 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 Leavenworth, about 6 miles away.
Lansing at a glance
| Lansing | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 11,316 |
| Change since 2020 | +0.7% (holding steady) |
| County | Leavenworth County |
| Size rank among 367 Kansas places we cover | 34th |
| Nearest larger city | Leavenworth (about 6 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Leavenworth County | 2 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 23 (about 427,951 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 391% |
There is no separate Lansing payday law: Kansas rules apply here, and any lender serving Lansing residents, online or in person, needs a license from the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner.
Credit unions near Lansing
No credit union has its main office in Lansing, but these are based elsewhere in Leavenworth County (NCUA, June 2026):
- U S P L K Employees Federal Credit Union in Leavenworth (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Frontier Community Credit Union in Leavenworth (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 Lansing
In short, Kansas rules that cover Lansing 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 Lansing
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 Leavenworth County before you borrow
Before a payday loan, Lansing residents can usually find something cheaper:
- Local assistance through 211 covering Leavenworth 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 Lansing
- Leavenworth · 6 mi
- Basehor · 8 mi
- Bonner Springs · 12 mi
- Kansas · 12 mi
- Edwardsville · 12 mi
- Tonganoxie · 13 mi
The nearest larger city is Leavenworth, about 6 miles away. See all 367 Kansas cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Lansing?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Lansing 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 Lansing?
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 Lansing?
No credit union is headquartered in Lansing, but U S P L K Employees Federal Credit Union is based in Leavenworth, also in Leavenworth 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