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Pawn shops in Des Moines, IA

7 pawn shops with opening hours, phone numbers and directions. Iowa leaves pawn rates to local ordinances; there is no single statewide cap.

What a pawn loan costs in Des Moines

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Pawning in Des Moines: what to know

  • Rates: Iowa leaves pawn rates to local ordinances; there is no single statewide cap. See the Iowa pawn laws for every rule and source.
  • Bring: a valid government-issued photo ID and the item with its accessories. Which IDs are accepted.
  • Gold: weigh it and check the karat stamp, then estimate it with the gold pawn calculator.
  • Compare: ask two or three shops for a loan offer and a purchase offer. Pawn or sell?

What people pawn in Des Moines

Questions about pawn shops in Des Moines

How many pawn shops are in Des Moines?

We list 7 pawn shops in Des Moines, IA, including 2 EZPAWN locations. 7 have published opening hours.

Are pawn shops in Des Moines open on Sunday?

None of the listed shops in Des Moines show Sunday hours. 7 are open on Saturday.

Which pawn shops in Des Moines are open late?

None of the listed shops show weekday hours past 7 PM.

How much can a pawn shop in Des Moines charge?

Iowa leaves pawn rates to local ordinances; there is no single statewide cap.

Do Des Moines pawn shops buy gold?

Most pawn shops lend on and buy gold jewelry. 3 of the listed shops in Des Moines are also listed as gold or jewelry buyers. Estimate your gold with the gold calculator first.

Listings come from public business information checked on November 5, 2026. Open-now status uses each shop's published hours and the local time in Des Moines; holidays can change hours.