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New York pawn laws, rates and pawn shops

Up to 4% a month, at least $0.25; a part of a month counts as a month. At that maximum, a $500 pawn loan costs $20 for the first month.

Rules checked on October 30, 2026 against the sources below. 20 pawn shops listed, 19 with opening hours.

New York pawn loan calculator

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$20

maximum charge for the first month

Total charges
$20
To get your item back
$520
Monthly rate
4.0%

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

Pawn shops by city in New York

New York pawn loan rules

Maximum chargeUp to 4% a month, at least $0.25; a part of a month counts as a month.

New York City also licenses pawnbrokers.

What a pawn loan costs in New York

LoanFirst month (max)To redeem after 1 month
$100$4$104
$250$10$260
$500$20$520
$1,000$40$1,040
$2,000$80$2,080

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 New York

Questions

How much does a $500 pawn loan cost in New York?

At the legal maximum, $20 for the first month, so $520 to get the item back after one month. A $1,000 loan costs up to $40 for the first month. Shops can charge less.

How many pawn shops are listed in New York?

20 pawn shops in 2 cities: Buffalo, Rochester.

Sources

  • N.Y.GBL§46; reproducción oficialNYC: nyc.gov

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