- Payday loans in Bluffdale follow Utah law (Utah Code Title 7, Chapter 23 (Deferred Deposit Lending)).
- Utah law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender.
- The nearest larger city is Riverton, about 3 miles away.
Bluffdale at a glance
| Bluffdale | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 19,393 |
| Change since 2020 | +11.7% (growing fast) |
| Counties | Salt Lake County and Utah County |
| Size rank among 230 Utah places we cover | 48th |
| Share of Utah’s population | 0.6% |
| Nearest larger city | Riverton (about 3 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in these counties | 25 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 39 (about 1,816,572 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 543% |
Whether you borrow at a storefront in Riverton or online from Bluffdale, the lender must hold a Utah license from the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and follow state limits.
Credit unions near Bluffdale
No credit union has its main office in Bluffdale, but these are based elsewhere in Salt Lake County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Utah First Federal Credit Union in Salt Lake City (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Ridgeline Federal Credit Union in Salt Lake City (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- American United Federal Credit Union in West Jordan (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Lu 354 I B E W Federal Credit Union in Salt Lake City (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Gibbons And Reed Employees Federal Credit Union in Salt Lake City (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.
Payday loan rules that apply in Bluffdale
Key Utah limits that apply to Bluffdale borrowers: loan amount and fees: no statutory cap; maximum interest period: 10 weeks; no interest or fees after that; extended payment plan: after 10 weeks you can ask for an extended payment plan with no extra interest or fees. See the full Utah payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Bluffdale
Utah law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender. Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 543% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Salt Lake 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 Bluffdale 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 Bluffdale
- Riverton · 3 mi
- Draper · 4 mi
- Herriman · 4 mi
- Lehi · 5 mi
- South Jordan · 6 mi
- White City metro township · 8 mi
The nearest larger city is Riverton, about 3 miles away. See all 230 Utah cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Bluffdale?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Bluffdale under Utah state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Utah Department of Financial Institutions.
How much does a payday loan cost in Bluffdale?
Utah law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender. The typical statewide APR was 543% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Bluffdale?
No credit union is headquartered in Bluffdale, but Utah First Federal Credit Union is based in Salt Lake City, also in Salt Lake 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)
- Utah Code 7-23-401
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary