One of Chicago's oldest and largest pawn shops, renowned for G.I.A.-certified diamonds, high cash payouts on gold and jewelry, and an in-house master jeweler for repairs.
Chicago pawn shops cluster along commercial stretches near Belmont, Lawrence, and 79th Street on the North and South Sides. Illinois caps pawn interest at 3% per month, so compare loan offers across the directory before signing.
Pawn shops near me in Chicago →One of Chicago's oldest and largest pawn shops, renowned for G.I.A.-certified diamonds, high cash payouts on gold and jewelry, and an in-house master jeweler for repairs.
Royal Pawn Shop in Chicago, Illinois.
A trusted downtown Chicago pawn shop conveniently located in the Loop, offering competitive pawn loans and cash purchases on a wide variety of items from jewelry to electronics.
A Logan Square area EZPAWN location offering fast cash loans, pre-owned electronics, and a variety of merchandise at everyday low prices.
EZPAWN's Little Village location on Chicago's west side, offering quick pawn loans and a wide selection of pre-owned electronics, power tools, and instruments.
PawnGuru lists 5 verified pawn shops and buy/sell stores in Chicago, Illinois. Each listing includes address, phone, and, where available, hours, specialties, and aggregated customer ratings.
Based on aggregated customer reviews, Chicago Pawners & Jewelers is currently the highest-rated pawn shop in Chicago on PawnGuru with a 4.5-star rating across 320 reviews.
Yes. Pawn shops in Chicago, like anywhere in Illinois, offer collateral-based short-term loans. You bring in an item of value, they lend you a fraction of its resale price, and you can redeem the item by repaying the loan plus interest within the state-mandated loan term.
You need (1) valid government-issued photo ID — this is required by Illinois law and federal anti-theft regulations, (2) the item in working, presentable condition, and (3) proof of ownership where applicable (receipts, titles, certificates). Most Chicago pawn shops also prefer you to be 18 or older.