- Payday loans in Berkeley follow Missouri law (RSMo 408.500, 408.505 and 408.506).
- Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs Up to 75% of the loan over its whole life, including renewals.
- The nearest larger city is Florissant, about 4 miles away.
Berkeley at a glance
| Berkeley | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 8,058 |
| Change since 2020 | -2% (shrinking) |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Size rank among 608 Missouri places we cover | 99th |
| Nearest larger city | Florissant (about 4 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in St. Louis County | 14 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 95 (about 1,249,064 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 652% |
Whether you borrow at a storefront in Florissant or online from Berkeley, the lender must hold a Missouri license from the Missouri Division of Finance and follow state limits.
Credit unions near Berkeley
No credit union has its main office in Berkeley, but these are based elsewhere in St. Louis County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Lutheran Federal Credit Union in Saint Louis (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- African Diaspora Federal Credit Union in Saint Ann (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Century Credit Union in Saint Louis (state charter)
- First Missouri Credit Union in Saint Louis (state charter)
- Neighbors Credit Union in Saint Louis (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 Berkeley
Key Missouri limits that apply to Berkeley borrowers: maximum loan: $500; loan term: 14 to 31 days; cost cap: interest and fees capped at 75% of the initial loan, including all renewals. See the full Missouri payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Berkeley
At Missouri’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs Up to 75% of the loan over its whole life, including renewals. Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 652% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in St. Louis 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley
- Kinloch · 1 mi
- Edmundson · 2 mi
- Woodson Terrace · 2 mi
- Calverton Park · 2 mi
- Ferguson · 2 mi
- Cool Valley · 2 mi
The nearest larger city is Florissant, about 4 miles away. See all 608 Missouri cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Berkeley?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Berkeley under Missouri state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Missouri Division of Finance.
How much does a payday loan cost in Berkeley?
At Missouri’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs Up to 75% of the loan over its whole life, including renewals. The typical statewide APR was 652% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Berkeley?
No credit union is headquartered in Berkeley, but Lutheran Federal Credit Union is based in Saint Louis, also in St. Louis 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)
- Missouri Division of Finance — Payday lenders
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary