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Connecticut pawn laws, rates and pawn shops

5% a month on loans up to $15, 3% up to $50 and 2% a month above $50. At that maximum, a $500 pawn loan costs $10 for the first month.

Rules checked on October 30, 2026 against the sources below. 5 pawn shops listed, 5 with opening hours.

Connecticut pawn loan calculator

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maximum charge for the first month

Total charges
$10
To get your item back
$510
Monthly rate
2.0%

Maximum allowed by state law. A pawn shop can charge less; your pawn ticket shows the real amount.

Pawn shops by city in Connecticut

Connecticut pawn loan rules

Maximum charge5% a month on loans up to $15, 3% up to $50 and 2% a month above $50.
Loan termAn item cannot be sold until 60 days after it was pawned.
ID requiredPhoto identification with an identifying number.

What a pawn loan costs in Connecticut

LoanFirst month (max)To redeem after 1 month
$100$2$102
$250$5$255
$500$10$510
$1,000$20$1,020
$2,000$40$2,040

These are ceilings. The charge on your pawn ticket can be lower, and the ticket must show it with the annual percentage rate. To see two or more months, change the months in the calculator above.

Before you pawn in Connecticut

Questions

How much does a $500 pawn loan cost in Connecticut?

At the legal maximum, $10 for the first month, so $510 to get the item back after one month. A $1,000 loan costs up to $20 for the first month. Shops can charge less.

What ID do I need to pawn in Connecticut?

Photo identification with an identifying number.

How many pawn shops are listed in Connecticut?

5 pawn shops in 1 city: Waterbury.

Sources

Compare with other states in the pawn rates by state table.