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Wyoming lending rules

Wyoming has 99 Census places covered on EmergencyLoaning, with a combined estimated population of 401,086. Emergency-loan terms in Wyoming are set by licensed lenders under state law; the sourced rules below apply to every borrower in the state.

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By the EmergencyLoaning Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

Key rules for borrowers in Wyoming

RuleDetailSource
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) 36% per year on unpaid principal balances up to $1,000; 21% above $1,000 (Wyo. Stat. § 40-14-310(g))
Source says: shall not exceed the equivalent of thirty-six percent (36%) per year on that part of the unpaid balances of the principal
Wyoming Legislature (Wyoming Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending status Legal with a post-dated check casher license; finance charge capped at the greater of $30 or 20% per month; max term 1 month (Wyo. Stat. § 40-14-363)
Source says: No post-dated check finance charge shall exceed the greater of thirty dollars ($30.00) or twenty percent (20%) per month on the principal balance
Wyoming Legislature (Wyoming Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensing Consumer Lender, Sales Finance Company, Post-Dated Check Casher, and Pawnbroker licenses via NMLS; licensing mandatory per location including online
Source says: Licensing is mandatory for every location where business is regularly conducted
Wyoming Division of Banking
as of 2026-09-16
State lending regulator Wyoming Division of Banking
Source says: The Division is responsible for the chartering and regulation of Wyoming state banks, trust companies, mortgage companies, as well as non-bank financial companies.
Wyoming Division of Banking
as of 2026-09-16

Cities in Wyoming

We cover 99 Census places in Wyoming.

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Frequently asked questions

What interest rate can a lender charge in Wyoming?
It depends on the product and the statute that governs it. The sourced table on this page lists Wyoming's usury cap and the licensing rules, each with its publisher and a link to the primary source.
Are payday loans legal in Wyoming?
Payday lending is regulated state by state; some states permit it, some cap it, and some prohibit it outright. See the sourced figure on this page for the current position.
Do I need a license to lend money in Wyoming?
Most consumer lenders must be licensed by the state regulator named on this page. You can verify a lender's license with that regulator before you sign anything.

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