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Payday Loans in Asotin, WA: Rules, Costs and Local Options

With about 1,192 residents (2024 Census estimate), Asotin has grown since 2020. If you are thinking about a payday loan here, these are the Washington rules that apply, what it costs and the local alternatives.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Asotin follow Washington law (RCW 31.45 (Check Cashers and Sellers)).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $45 (15% fee).
  • The nearest larger city is Pullman, about 28 miles away.

Asotin at a glance

Asotin
Population (2024 Census estimate)1,192
Change since 2020+1.2% (growing)
CountyAsotin County
Size rank among 262 Washington places we cover193rd
Nearest larger cityPullman (about 28 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles3 (about 7,935 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)391%

There is no separate Asotin payday law: Washington rules apply here, and any lender serving Asotin residents, online or in person, needs a license from the Washington Department of Financial Institutions.

Credit unions near Asotin

NCUA data (June 2026) shows no credit union headquartered in Asotin or Asotin 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 Asotin

In short, Washington rules that cover Asotin include: maximum loan: $700 or 30% of your gross monthly income, whichever is less; maximum fee: 15% on the first $500, 10% on amounts above $500; loans per year: no more than 8 in any 12-month period. See the full Washington payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Asotin

The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Washington at 391% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect $45 (15% fee). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Asotin County before you borrow

Before a payday loan, Asotin residents can usually find something cheaper:

  1. Local assistance through 211 covering Asotin County.
  2. A credit union payday alternative loan (max 28% APR). See PALs explained.
  3. Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if offered (compare banks).
  4. A cash advance app for $20–$500 (apps compared).

Towns near Asotin

The nearest larger city is Pullman, about 28 miles away. See all 262 Washington cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Asotin?

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

How much does a payday loan cost in Asotin?

At Washington’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $45 (15% fee). The typical statewide APR was 391% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Asotin?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Asotin or its county. Use the NCUA credit union locator to find branches and online credit unions.

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. Washington DFI — Payday loans
  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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