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Payday Loans in Rawlins, WY: Rules, Costs and Local Options

With about 7,952 residents (2024 Census estimate), Rawlins has lost residents since 2020. If you are thinking about a payday loan here, these are the Wyoming rules that apply, what it costs and the local alternatives.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Rawlins follow Wyoming law (Wyoming Uniform Consumer Credit Code, W.S. 40-14-363).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs Up to $60 a month (20%).
  • The nearest larger city is Casper, about 86 miles away.

Rawlins at a glance

Rawlins
Population (2024 Census estimate)7,952
Change since 2020-3.3% (shrinking)
CountyCarbon County
Size rank among 72 Wyoming places we cover12th
Share of Wyoming’s population1.4%
Nearest larger cityCasper (about 86 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles1 (about 361 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)316%

Payday lending in Rawlins follows Wyoming state law. Lenders that serve Rawlins, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Wyoming Division of Banking.

Credit unions near Rawlins

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

The main Wyoming rules for a payday loan in Rawlins: maximum fee: $30 or 20% of the principal per month, whichever is greater; extended payment plan: available under W.S. 40-14-366. See the full Wyoming payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Rawlins

The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Wyoming at 316% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect Up to $60 a month (20%). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Carbon County before you borrow

  • Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Carbon 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 Rawlins

The nearest larger city is Casper, about 86 miles away. See all 72 Wyoming cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Rawlins?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Rawlins under Wyoming state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Wyoming Division of Banking.

How much does a payday loan cost in Rawlins?

At Wyoming’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs Up to $60 a month (20%). The typical statewide APR was 316% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Rawlins?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Rawlins 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. W.S. 40-14-363
  5. W.S. 40-14-366 — Extended payment plan
  6. Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
  7. CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary
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