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Payday Loans in Wyoming: Laws, Limits and Costs

Payday loans are legal in Wyoming and regulated by the Wyoming Division of Banking. Here are the rules that apply, what a loan typically costs and how to check a lender before you borrow.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans are legal in Wyoming under the Wyoming Uniform Consumer Credit Code, W.S. 40-14-363.
  • The typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Wyoming was 316% (CRL, June 2023, from state regulator data).
  • Borrowing $300 at the maximum fee costs Up to $60 a month (20%).

Payday loan rules in Wyoming

RuleWyoming
Maximum fee$30 or 20% of the principal per month, whichever is greater
Extended payment planAvailable under W.S. 40-14-366

Rules checked 2026-10-04. Laws change, so confirm current limits with the Wyoming Division of Banking.

What a payday loan costs in Wyoming

The Center for Responsible Lending found the typical APR on a $400 single-payment payday loan in Wyoming was 316%, based on data from the state regulator (June 2023). Under the state’s fee limits, borrowing $300 costs Up to $60 a month (20%). Use our cost calculator to turn any offer into an APR.

Plan the repayment

Most payday loans are due in one payment on your next payday. If repaying leaves you short again, ask about an extended payment plan and avoid renewals.

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How to check a lender in Wyoming

  1. Make sure the lender is licensed by the Wyoming Division of Banking. Many lenders can also be looked up on NMLS Consumer Access.
  2. Get the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Federal law requires them.
  3. Be careful with online lenders that say Wyoming law does not apply to them because they are tribal or offshore.
  4. File complaints with the state regulator and the CFPB.

Cheaper options in Wyoming

  • Credit union payday alternative loans (PALs): $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR. Search for a federal credit union in Wyoming 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.

Wyoming cities

Local guides for 72 Wyoming cities and towns, with credit unions, nearby towns and the rules that apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Wyoming?

Yes. Payday lending is legal in Wyoming under the Wyoming Uniform Consumer Credit Code, W.S. 40-14-363 and is regulated by the Wyoming Division of Banking.

What is the typical payday loan APR in Wyoming?

The Center for Responsible Lending reported a typical APR of 316% on a $400 payday loan in Wyoming, using state regulator data (June 2023).

Where can I complain about a payday lender in Wyoming?

Contact the Wyoming Division of Banking and file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Sources

  1. W.S. 40-14-363
  2. W.S. 40-14-366 — Extended payment plan
  3. Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
  4. NMLS Consumer Access — check a lender’s license
  5. CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary
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