Loans in St. Louis County, MO: payday, personal & title options
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates for St. Louis County, MO.
The median household in St. Louis County earns $82,936 a year, 17% above the Missouri median of $70,702. About 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line, and 30.8% of households rent their home.
What you need for a payday loan in St. Louis County
Lenders that serve St. Louis County typically ask for the following:
- Be 18 or older (19 in some states) and a US resident
- A government-issued photo ID
- A steady source of income — a job, benefits or self-employment
- An active checking account in your name for the deposit
- A working phone number and email address
Popular loan amounts in St. Louis County
What St. Louis County borrowers use it for
handle the unexpected the same week
Car repairskeep getting to work while the shop fixes it
Holiday expensesgifts and travel without maxing a card
Moving costsdeposits, trucks and first-week expenses
Loans for your situation
Which loans are available in St. Louis County
Payday Loans Legal
Payday loans (unsecured loans of $500 or less) are legal in Missouri from lenders licensed by the Division of Finance under RSMo 408.500-408.506.
Personal Loans
No rate cap: licensed lenders may charge rates agreed by the parties.
Title Loans Legal
Car title loans are legal in Missouri from lenders licensed by the Division of Finance under RSMo 367.500-367.533.
Banks and credit unions in St. Louis County
Banks with branches in St. Louis County
307 FDIC-insured bank branches from 58 banks. Many banks offer small-dollar loans or overdraft lines to existing customers.
| Bank | Branches | Example location |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank National Association | 31 | 8031 West Florissant Ave, Jennings 63136 |
| Commerce Bank | 22 | 7910 Clayton Rd, Richmond Heights 63117 |
| Regions Bank | 22 | 8351 Maryland Ave, Clayton 63105 |
| Bank of America, National Association | 19 | 15115 Manchester Rd, Ballwin 63011 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 17 | 1 Brentwood Promenade Ct, Brentwood 63144 |
| First Bank | 16 | 11901 Olive Boulevard, St. Louis 63141 |
| PNC Bank, National Association | 14 | 2211 S. Big Bend Blvd, St. Louis 63117 |
| Simmons Bank | 13 | 7151 Natural Bridge Rd, Saint Louis 63121 |
| Great Southern Bank | 11 | 366 S Kirkwood Rd, Saint Louis 63122 |
| The Central Trust Bank | 10 | 7707 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton 63105 |
Source: FDIC BankFind Suite, retrieved Oct 2026.
Credit unions in St. Louis County
85 credit-union locations from 25 credit unions.
| Credit union | Location |
|---|---|
| Communityamerica | 5952 Howdershell Rd, Hazelwood 63042 |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | 1811 Maplewood Commons Dr, Maplewood 63143 |
| First Community | 17151 Chesterfield Airport Rd, Chesterfield 63005 |
| Together | 3805 Union Rd, Saint Louis 63125 |
| Scott | 8866 Ladue Rd, Saint Louis 63124 |
| Vantage | 4545 Lemay Ferry Rd, Saint Louis 63129 |
| St. Louis Community | 7350 Olive Blvd, University City 63130 |
| Neighbors | 6300 S Lindbergh Blvd, Saint Louis 63123 |
| National Police | 106 W Madison Ave Ste 200, Saint Louis 63122 |
| West Community | 2345 S Brentwood Blvd, Saint Louis 63144 |
| Alltru | 5916 N Lindbergh Blvd, Hazelwood 63042 |
| Arsenal | 8651 Watson Rd, Saint Louis 63119 |
Source: NCUA credit union branch data, June 30, 2026.
Cities in St. Louis County
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Frequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County follows Missouri law. Payday loans (unsecured loans of $500 or less) are legal in Missouri from lenders licensed by the Division of Finance under RSMo 408.500-408.506.
Are title loans legal in St. Louis County?
Car title loans are legal in Missouri from lenders licensed by the Division of Finance under RSMo 367.500-367.533.
Where can I get a small loan in St. Louis County?
Options include 307 bank and 85 credit-union locations in the county, licensed installment lenders, and online lenders you can reach through our short form in about 3 minutes.
How do I get a loan in St. Louis County?
Fill out our short online form from anywhere in St. Louis County. We share it with lenders in our network that serve Missouri; if one approves you, you review the terms and the money is deposited to your bank account, often the next business day.
Can I get an emergency loan in St. Louis County?
Yes. When an unexpected bill comes up, St. Louis County residents can request an emergency loan online at any time of day. Our 3-minute form reaches multiple lenders in our network, many decide within minutes, and approved funds are often deposited by the next business day. All credit types are considered, and there's no cost or obligation to see your options.
Can I get a loan in St. Louis County on the weekend?
You can submit our online form any day, including weekends and holidays, and some lenders review requests right away. Deposits depend on banking days, so funds requested on a Saturday or Sunday typically arrive the next business day. Submitting early helps you get the first available deposit. St. Louis County residents can start any time, and it takes about 3 minutes.
Can I apply for a loan online in St. Louis County?
Yes. You don't need to visit a branch or storefront anywhere in St. Louis County. Our secure online form works on your phone or computer, takes about 3 minutes, and connects you with lenders in our network that serve Missouri. If you're approved and accept an offer, funds go directly to your bank account, often by the next business day.
Where can I get a loan in St. Louis County, MO?
You can apply at banks, credit unions and lenders in St. Louis County, or apply online from anywhere in the county. Online requests are often the quickest way to reach several lenders at once. Our free form sends a single request to lenders in our network that serve Missouri residents, and many give a decision within minutes. It takes about 3 minutes to see if you qualify.