- Payday loans in Potts Camp follow Mississippi law (Mississippi Check Cashers Act).
- Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $65.85 ($21.95 per $100).
- The nearest larger city is Oxford, about 24 miles away.
Potts Camp at a glance
| Potts Camp | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 398 |
| Change since 2020 | -5% (shrinking) |
| County | Marshall County |
| Size rank among 256 Mississippi places we cover | 220th |
| Nearest larger city | Oxford (about 24 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 11 (about 49,898 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 572% |
Whether you borrow at a storefront in Oxford or online from Potts Camp, the lender must hold a Mississippi license from the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance and follow state limits.
Credit unions near Potts Camp
NCUA data (June 2026) shows no credit union headquartered in Potts Camp or Marshall 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 Potts Camp
Key Mississippi limits that apply to Potts Camp borrowers: maximum check: $500, so the most you can receive is about $410; maximum fee: $20 per $100 on checks up to $250; $21.95 per $100 on checks of $251–$500; loan term: up to 30 days (28 to 30 days for checks over $250). See the full Mississippi payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Potts Camp
The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Mississippi at 572% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect $65.85 ($21.95 per $100). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Marshall County 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 Potts Camp 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 Potts Camp
- Hickory Flat · 7 mi
- Holly Springs · 12 mi
- Myrtle · 12 mi
- Snow Lake Shores · 13 mi
- Ashland · 15 mi
- Abbeville · 15 mi
The nearest larger city is Oxford, about 24 miles away. See all 256 Mississippi cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Potts Camp?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Potts Camp under Mississippi state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance.
How much does a payday loan cost in Potts Camp?
At Mississippi’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $65.85 ($21.95 per $100). The typical statewide APR was 572% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Potts Camp?
NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Potts Camp or its county. Use the NCUA credit union locator to find branches and online credit unions.
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)
- Mississippi DBCF — Payday loans consumer pamphlet
- Mississippi Check Cashers Act
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary