- Payday loans in Park 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 Wichita, about 8 miles away.
Park at a glance
| Park | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 9,110 |
| Change since 2020 | +8.4% (growing fast) |
| County | Sedgwick County |
| Size rank among 367 Kansas places we cover | 40th |
| Nearest larger city | Wichita (about 8 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Sedgwick County | 9 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 29 (about 549,127 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 391% |
Payday lending in Park follows Kansas state law. Lenders that serve Park, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner.
Credit unions near Park
No credit union has its main office in Park, but these are based elsewhere in Sedgwick County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Sunflower Federal Credit Union in Valley Center (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Wichita Federal Credit Union in Wichita (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Catholic Family Federal Credit Union in Wichita (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Credit Union of America in Wichita (state charter)
- Campus Credit Union in Wichita (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 Park
The main Kansas rules for a payday loan in Park: 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 Park
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 Sedgwick County before you borrow
- Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Sedgwick 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 Park
The nearest larger city is Wichita, about 8 miles away. See all 367 Kansas cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Park?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Park 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 Park?
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 Park?
No credit union is headquartered in Park, but Sunflower Federal Credit Union is based in Valley Center, also in Sedgwick 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