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

Wilbur is a town of about 926 people in Lincoln County, Washington. Payday loans are legal here under Washington law, so the same state limits apply whether you borrow in a store or online.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Wilbur 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 Moses Lake, about 51 miles away.

Wilbur at a glance

Wilbur
Population (2024 Census estimate)926
Change since 2020+3.3% (growing)
CountyLincoln County
Size rank among 262 Washington places we cover212th
Nearest larger cityMoses Lake (about 51 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles5 (about 3,742 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)391%

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

Credit unions near Wilbur

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

The main Washington rules for a payday loan in Wilbur: 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 Wilbur

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 Lincoln County before you borrow

  • Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Lincoln 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 Wilbur

The nearest larger city is Moses Lake, about 51 miles away. See all 262 Washington cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Wilbur?

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

How much does a payday loan cost in Wilbur?

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 Wilbur?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Wilbur 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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