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Payday Loans in Roy, UT: Rules, Costs and Local Options

Payday loans are legal in Roy, Utah, a city of 38,719 people about 6 miles from Ogden. Before you borrow, compare the cost with credit unions in Weber County.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Roy 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 Ogden, about 6 miles away.

Roy at a glance

Roy
Population (2024 Census estimate)38,719
Change since 2020-1.5% (shrinking)
CountyWeber County
Size rank among 230 Utah places we cover28th
Share of Utah’s population1.1%
Nearest larger cityOgden (about 6 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in Weber County4
Other towns within 25 miles34 (about 632,018 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)543%

Payday lending in Roy follows Utah state law. Lenders that serve Roy, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Utah Department of Financial Institutions.

Credit unions near Roy

No credit union has its main office in Roy, but these are based elsewhere in Weber County (NCUA, June 2026):

  • Goldenwest Federal Credit Union in Ogden (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • America First Federal Credit Union in Riverdale (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Wasatch Peaks Federal Credit Union in Ogden (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Education 1st Credit Union in Ogden (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 Roy

The main Utah rules for a payday loan in Roy: 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 Roy

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 Weber County before you borrow

  • Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Weber 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 Roy

The nearest larger city is Ogden, about 6 miles away. See all 230 Utah cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Roy?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Roy under Utah state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Utah Department of Financial Institutions.

How much does a payday loan cost in Roy?

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 Roy?

No credit union is headquartered in Roy, but Goldenwest Federal Credit Union is based in Ogden, also in Weber 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. Utah Code 7-23-401
  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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