- Payday loans in Bossier follow Louisiana law (Louisiana Deferred Presentment and Small Loan Act, as amended by Act 510 (2025)).
- Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $50.25 (16.75%) plus a $10 documentation fee.
- The nearest larger city is Shreveport, about 9 miles away.
Bossier at a glance
| Bossier | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 63,218 |
| Change since 2020 | +0.8% (holding steady) |
| County | Bossier Parish |
| Size rank among 256 Louisiana places we cover | 7th |
| Share of Louisiana’s population | 1.4% |
| Nearest larger city | Shreveport (about 9 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Bossier Parish | 2 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 13 (about 207,753 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 410% |
Whether you borrow at a storefront in Shreveport or online from Bossier, the lender must hold a Louisiana license from the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions and follow state limits.
Credit unions near Bossier
No credit union has its main office in Bossier, but these are based elsewhere in Bossier Parish (NCUA, June 2026):
- Bossier Federal Credit Union in Bossier City (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Barksdale Federal Credit Union in Barksdale Afb (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
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 Bossier
Key Louisiana limits that apply to Bossier borrowers: maximum loan: $700 since August 1, 2025 (was $350); OFI publishes an annual adjustment; maximum fee: 16.75% of the amount advanced, plus a $10 documentation fee (the old $45 cap was removed); loan term: up to 30 days. See the full Louisiana payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Bossier
The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Louisiana at 410% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect $50.25 (16.75%) plus a $10 documentation fee. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Bossier Parish before you borrow
- Credit union payday alternative loans (PALs): $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR. Search for a federal credit union in Bossier that offers them. See how PALs work.
- Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if it offers one. See bank small-dollar loans.
- Cash advance apps for $20–$500 based on your direct deposits. See apps compared.
- 211: call or text 211 for local help with rent, utilities and food.
Towns near Bossier
The nearest larger city is Shreveport, about 9 miles away. See all 256 Louisiana cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Bossier?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Bossier under Louisiana state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions.
How much does a payday loan cost in Bossier?
At Louisiana’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $50.25 (16.75%) plus a $10 documentation fee. The typical statewide APR was 410% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Bossier?
No credit union is headquartered in Bossier, but Bossier Federal Credit Union is based in Bossier City, also in Bossier Parish.
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)
- Louisiana OFI — 2025 deferred presentment and small loan legislation
- Louisiana OFI — Payday loans pamphlet
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary