Pittsburgh, PA · Northeast · Not permitted
Payday loans in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is governed by Pennsylvania's statewide lending law — cities don't set their own loan rules. Payday lending is not permitted in Pennsylvania. Any company offering two-week, high-fee loans here is operating outside state law — the state regulator is the right place to report it.
No license exists for this product in this state, so any lender offering it deserves a report.
Lending storefronts in Pittsburgh
303,625 residents · Allegheny County Median household income is $40,715 — below the Pennsylvania median of $63,966.
2 storefront locations of 2 companies listed in the public directory snapshot below. Categories are the directory's own — verify a store's license with the state regulator before borrowing.
| Lender | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lendmark Financial Services Installment Loans, Auto Loan Providers, Debt Relief Services | 6538 Steubenville Pike, 15205 | (412) 208-4585 | Mon–Fri 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM · Sat–Sun Closed |
| OneMain Financial Installment Loans, Auto Loan Providers | 3613 Library Rd, 15234 | (412) 881-6915 | Mon–Fri 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM · Sat–Sun Closed |
Listing data: public business directory, collected 2022-02-20. Stores close and relocate — confirm with the regulator's license lookup on the Pennsylvania page before visiting. Spot an error? Report it.
The online route in Pittsburgh
The Pennsylvania ban covers every lender serving Pittsburgh residents, online or off. Sites that still advertise high-fee short-term loans here route through partner banks or tribal charters outside state licensing — treat them accordingly.
From the online lenders directory — terms each lender publishes about itself, checked September 2026. Directory only: we are not affiliated and make no availability promises — verify with the lender and the Pennsylvania regulator.
The rules behind the numbers
Payday loans are illegal under Pennsylvania law, which strictly limits interest rates on consumer loans.
Statute: 7 P.S. § 6201 et seq. (Consumer Discount Company Act)
Regulator: Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities · www.dobs.pa.gov
Questions people ask in Pittsburgh
Are payday loans legal in Pittsburgh, PA?
No. Payday loans are illegal under Pennsylvania law, which strictly limits interest rates on consumer loans. The ban applies to Pittsburgh like every other city in the state — any store or site offering two-week, high-fee loans here is operating outside the law.
Where can I borrow legally in Pittsburgh?
Federal credit-union PALs (28% APR ceiling), installment lenders priced under the state cap, employer advances, and local assistance programs. Each costs a fraction of payday pricing.
A storefront in Pittsburgh offered me a payday loan. Is that legal?
No. The state ban covers every lender making loans to Pennsylvania residents, wherever the company is based. Save the contract, the website and the payment details — they are evidence.
Who do I report an illegal lender to in Pittsburgh?
Complaints about a lender go to the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (www.dobs.pa.gov) — keep the loan agreement and every fee disclosure you were given.