The 11 Best Pawn Shops & Check Cashing in Iowa — 2026
We compared all 181 stores in Iowa on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.
#1 · EZ PawnDes Moines Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm
#2 · EZ PawnDavenport Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm
#3 · EZPAWNDes Moines Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm
#4 · EZPAWNCedar Rapids Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm
#5 · EZPAWNCedar Rapids Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm
#6 · EZPAWNSioux City Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm
#7 · EZPAWNWaterloo Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm
#8 · EZPAWNCouncil Bluffs Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm
#9 · EZPAWNFort Dodge Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm
#10 · EZPAWNMason City Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm
#11 · Fenton Sales & Pawn Shop, LLCBurlington Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway
Mon-Sat 9:30am-4:30pm
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How we rank: every listing earns points for verified services
(buys gold, jewelry, electronics, firearms, layaway),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.