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Payday Loans in Weldon Spring, MO: Rules, Costs and Local Options

With about 5,304 residents (2024 Census estimate), Weldon Spring has held steady since 2020. If you are thinking about a payday loan here, these are the Missouri rules that apply, what it costs and the local alternatives.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Weldon Spring 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 Chesterfield, about 5 miles away.

Weldon Spring at a glance

Weldon Spring
Population (2024 Census estimate)5,304
Change since 2020-0.5% (holding steady)
CountySt. Charles County
Size rank among 608 Missouri places we cover130th
Nearest larger cityChesterfield (about 5 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in St. Charles County3
Other towns within 25 miles109 (about 1,354,825 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)652%

Payday lending in Weldon Spring follows Missouri state law. Lenders that serve Weldon Spring, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Missouri Division of Finance.

Credit unions near Weldon Spring

No credit union has its main office in Weldon Spring, but these are based elsewhere in St. Charles County (NCUA, June 2026):

  • Alltru Federal Credit Union in Wentzville (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • West Community Credit Union in O Fallon (state charter)
  • Vantage Credit Union in Saint Charles (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 Weldon Spring

The main Missouri rules for a payday loan in Weldon Spring: 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 Weldon Spring

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. Charles County before you borrow

  • Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in St. Charles 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 Weldon Spring

The nearest larger city is Chesterfield, about 5 miles away. See all 608 Missouri cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Weldon Spring?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Weldon Spring under Missouri state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Missouri Division of Finance.

How much does a payday loan cost in Weldon Spring?

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 Weldon Spring?

No credit union is headquartered in Weldon Spring, but Alltru Federal Credit Union is based in Wentzville, also in St. Charles County.

Sources

  1. U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population totals, Vintage 2024
  2. U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 Gazetteer files (place locations)
  3. NCUA — Credit union call report data, June 2026 (FOICU)
  4. Missouri Division of Finance — Payday lenders
  5. Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
  6. CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary
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