Payday loans in North Carolina: what the law allows

No. North Carolina doesn't allow payday loans at typical payday costs. North Carolina doesn't allow car title loans at typical title loan costs.

North Carolina

Payday loans

Not allowed

Car title loans

Not allowed

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Checked 2026-09-15. Laws change; confirm with the regulator before you borrow.

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Are payday loans legal in North Carolina?

No. North Carolina doesn't allow payday loans at typical payday costs.

Are car title loans legal in North Carolina?

North Carolina doesn't allow car title loans at typical title loan costs.

How do I check a lender's license in North Carolina?

Look the lender up with North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks, which licenses lenders in North Carolina.

Do these rules protect service members?

Yes. The Military Lending Act limits payday and car title loans for covered service members to 36%, in every state.

Information, not legal advice. Laws change; confirm with the state regulator.