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AbsaExpress LoanBank
Loan amountR 1 500 – R 8 000
Repayment term1–6 months
Interest rateUp to 5% / monthUp to 3% on subsequent loans that year
View lender
1–6 month repayments
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

Express Loan has its own costs and insurance requirements. Personal Loan tariffs are not automatically applied to it.

Initiation fee
An initiation fee applies, but the Express Loan page does not state the amount, formula or VAT treatment. Confirm it in your quote.
Monthly service fee
Service fees apply, but the Express Loan page does not publish a monthly amount or VAT breakdown.
Credit life / protection
Credit protection is required. You may replace it with your own suitable existing credit life policy that stays in force for the full loan agreement. The premium and calculation basis are not published on the reviewed page; request the policy schedule.

Before you apply

  • 18 or older; SA ID and proof of address
  • At least R1,500 monthly income
  • Transactional account active for at least three months
  • Three payslips or bank statements

What to check

Interest is stated per month: up to 5% on the first loan and 3% on subsequent loans in the same calendar year. The page inconsistently says exclusive to Absa clients but also gives a branch/call-centre route for new customers. Confirm the route and terms.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP7.

AbsaInstant LoanBankExisting customers
Loan amountR 350 – R 8 000
Repayment termUp to 35 days
Interest rate0–5% per loanFor the entire term, up to 35 days
View lender
Existing Absa salary-account customers
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

The currently linked Instant Loan FAQ describes an upfront fee and limited free death cover. These terms are specific to Instant Loan.

Initiation fee
The FAQ describes a fee from R80 up to 10% of the loan amount, excluding VAT, deducted upfront. It does not give a complete formula; confirm the exact fee and net amount paid to you.
Monthly service fee
A separate monthly service fee is not confirmed in the reviewed Instant Loan FAQ. Check the quote; the R69 Personal Loan fee is not assumed.
Credit life / protection
The FAQ states that death cover is free, capped at R5,627. This is not full-balance cover for every loan up to R8,000. Broader disability or retrenchment benefits are not confirmed; check the applicable terms and exclusions.

Before you apply

  • 18 or older; qualifying existing Absa account
  • At least R3,000 monthly income paid into that account
  • Good credit record and a preselected qualifying limit
  • Prior Instant Loan settled; maximum nine per year

What to check

Full repayment is due on the next salary date, within 35 days. The rate covers the entire loan duration, not a month or a year. A 0% rate does not remove initiation fees or VAT. The free death benefit does not cover the full R8,000 maximum.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP7.

AbsaPersonal LoanBank
Loan amountUp to R 350 000
Repayment term12–84 months
Interest rateFrom 13.75%Annual interest; personalised
View lender
Bank personal loan
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

The 2026 Personal Loan fee table includes VAT. Insurance is an additional component to confirm in your quote.

Initiation fee
Up to R1,207.50, including VAT, according to the 2026 pricing guide. Confirm your exact charge.
Monthly service fee
R69 per month, including VAT, in the 2026 pricing guide.
Credit life / protection
Mandatory for Personal Loans. The Credit Protection Plan lists death, disability, critical illness, terminal illness and loss-of-income cover, subject to its terms. The reviewed product page does not publish the premium or calculation basis; obtain the policy schedule and confirm replacement-cover requirements.

Before you apply

  • 18 or older; valid SA ID
  • At least R2,000 monthly income paid into a bank account
  • Proof of income and affordability assessment

What to check

The product page says 12–84 months, from 2 months for existing Absa customers; general pricing says 1–84. Filters use the specific 12–84 range. Online applications start at R3,000 per the Express page; a universal minimum is not confirmed. Absa calls its starting rate APR; all-in APR is not verified.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP7.

Atlas FinanceCash loanNon-bank
Loan amountR 500 – R 20 000
Repayment term1–9 months
Interest rateNot publishedQuote needed for interest and fees
View lender
Cash loans from R500
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

Atlas’s policy and marketing disagree about insurance cost. Obtain the current premium and full written repayment breakdown.

Initiation fee
No numerical fee or formula is confirmed on the reviewed loan pages. Ask for the amount, VAT treatment and whether it is financed.
Monthly service fee
No numerical monthly service fee or VAT breakdown is confirmed on the reviewed loan pages.
Credit life / protection
The credit life policy requires cover and says premiums are payable monthly, while the loan marketing calls cover free. Equivalent replacement cover is allowed. The policy includes death, disability and retrenchment/loss-of-income benefits, subject to conditions. The premium amount and calculation basis are not confirmed; resolve the cost discrepancy in writing.

Before you apply

  • Original ID, or passport and work permit for foreign applicants
  • Latest payslip
  • Three months bank statements
  • Affordability and credit assessment

What to check

This is the general cash-loan product. The separate domestic-worker product has lower limits (up to R4,000 / four months) and is not represented by the R20,000 range. Marketing short-term language does not establish a legal credit category.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP3994.

BayportConsolidation loanNon-bank
Loan amountNot published
Repayment termNot published
Interest rateNot publishedA current quote is needed
View lender
Employer-linked consolidation
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

The consolidation page does not publish numerical charges. The currently linked contract confirms credit life is required; the quote supplies the costs.

Initiation fee
No numerical initiation fee or formula is published on the reviewed consolidation page. Confirm whether it applies, its VAT treatment and whether it is financed.
Monthly service fee
The contract includes monthly service fees in the instalment, but does not specify a numerical tariff. Check the pre-agreement quotation.
Credit life / protection
Required under clause 22 of the currently linked contract. Guardrisk cover or an acceptable equivalent policy may be used. The contract describes death, disability, retrenchment and dread-disease benefits, subject to policy terms. Monthly premiums are included in the instalment; the premium amount and calculation basis are not published.

Before you apply

  • Check whether your employer participates
  • Confirm income, documents and affordability requirements directly with Bayport

What to check

The current official page does not publish an amount or repayment-term range. This product is excluded when a specific amount or term is selected. Historical limits from third-party directories are not used.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP4685.

BoodleInstalment loan · new customersNon-bankNew customers
Loan amountR 500 – R 5 000
Repayment term1–6 months
Interest rateConfirm ratePublic rate labels differ
View lender
1–6 months; customer limits apply
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

Support publishes a fee formula; the homepage insurance amount is only a representative example. Confirm the complete quote, including VAT.

Initiation fee
R165 plus 10% of the loan amount above R1,000, capped at 15% of the loan amount; add 15% VAT to the fee and cap, as stated in Support.
Monthly service fee
R60 per month plus 15% VAT (R69).
Credit life / protection
The homepage’s R6,000 / 6-month example is above the R5,000 new-customer limit, so its R18 insurance figure does not establish your premium. A new-customer premium, billing basis, compulsory status, covered events and replacement-cover conditions are not confirmed. Request the current policy and quote.

Before you apply

  • South African ID
  • Age 18 or older
  • Access to internet banking
  • Verifiable income for the last 90 days
  • Employment and income information
  • Online banking link and affordability check

What to check

Support gives 0.17% per day; the homepage example uses 3% per month and separately labels a maximum APR of 60%. These are not treated as one comparable rate. Available amount/term combinations and the returning-customer minimum must be confirmed.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP5361.

BoodleInstalment loan · returning customersNon-bankExisting customers
Loan amountUp to R 8 000
Repayment term1–6 months
Interest rateConfirm ratePublic rate labels differ
View lender
1–6 months; customer limits apply
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

Support publishes a fee formula; the homepage insurance amount is only a representative example. Confirm the complete quote, including VAT.

Initiation fee
R165 plus 10% of the loan amount above R1,000, capped at 15% of the loan amount; add 15% VAT to the fee and cap, as stated in Support.
Monthly service fee
R60 per month plus 15% VAT (R69).
Credit life / protection
The R6,000 / 6-month example lists R18 credit life insurance, but does not explicitly state its billing period or calculation basis. Compulsory status, covered events and replacement-cover conditions are not confirmed. Do not apply R18 to every loan; request the current policy and quote.

Before you apply

  • South African ID
  • Age 18 or older
  • Access to internet banking
  • Verifiable income for the last 90 days
  • Employment and income information
  • Online banking link and affordability check

What to check

Support gives 0.17% per day; the homepage example uses 3% per month and separately labels a maximum APR of 60%. These are not treated as one comparable rate. Available amount/term combinations and the returning-customer minimum must be confirmed.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP5361.

CapfinPersonal loanNon-bank
Loan amountR 1 000 – R 50 000
Repayment term6, 12, 24 months
Interest rateConfirm by termMonthly and annual rate labels differ
View lender
6, 12 or 24 months
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

The FAQ publishes VAT-inclusive repayment examples. Its insurance FAQ and examples disagree on the premium; obtain a current written breakdown.

Initiation fee
R535 in the R4,000 repayment examples, including VAT. This is an example, not a universal fee or formula.
Monthly service fee
Up to R69 per month in the repayment examples, including VAT.
Credit life / protection
Mandatory; equivalent replacement cover is allowed. The insurance FAQ states R5.50 per R1,000 of the loan amount per month, while the R4,000 / 12- and 24-month examples show R14 monthly. Confirm the premium and calculation basis in your quote. Cover includes death, disability and qualifying loss of income, subject to policy terms.

Before you apply

  • Age 18+ with a valid South African ID
  • Permanent employment and a monthly salary
  • Three recent payslips or bank statements
  • A supported South African bank account and cellphone number

What to check

The homepage labels 5–28.25% as annual interest. The FAQ instead gives up to 5% monthly for its six-month example and 28.25% annually for 12/24 months. We do not present the homepage minimum as an annual offer. Amount/term combinations depend on assessment. An NCR number was not confirmed in the pages reviewed.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration number not confirmed in the reviewed sources.

CapitecPersonal loanBank
Loan amountUp to R 500 000
Repayment termUp to 84 months
Interest rateFrom 12.75%Annual interest, personalised
View lender
Flexible loan terms
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

Figures below come from the credit rates page effective 24 September 2026. Your written quote sets the final charges.

Initiation fee
R1,207.50 once off in the published personal-loan examples. No universal formula or explicit VAT breakdown is given in that table.
Monthly service fee
R69 per month in the published personal-loan examples. Confirm VAT treatment in your quote.
Credit life / protection
Published range: R2.58–R4.50 per R1,000 per month. The representative example uses R3 per R1,000 of the outstanding balance each month. Confirm your premium, covered events, exclusions and replacement-policy requirements in the policy schedule.

Before you apply

  • Credit and affordability assessment
  • Proof of income and identification
  • Confirm your required documents with Capitec

What to check

The dated rates page (effective 24 September 2026) shows 12.75%; the general product page shows 12.50%. We use the dated rates page. The minimum depends on the loan amount and term. Minimum amount and term are not confirmed here.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP13.

DirectAxisPersonal loanNon-bank
Loan amountR 5 000 – R 350 000
Repayment term24–72 months
Interest ratePersonalisedFixed rate for your loan term
View lender
Fixed interest rate
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

The public calculator shows example fees. Mandatory credit life is covered by the separately published Customer Protection Plan; its monthly premium is set out in your loan quotation.

Initiation fee
R1,207.50 in the rendered calculator for R50,000 over 72 months. A universal formula and VAT treatment are not confirmed.
Monthly service fee
R69 per month in the calculator. Confirm the amount and VAT treatment in your quote.
Credit life / protection
Mandatory Customer Protection Plan, underwritten by FirstRand Life. The policy linked for cover taken after 30 November 2021 settles the balance for covered death, permanent disability or specified critical illness; eligible temporary disability or loss of income claims pay instalments for up to 12 months, subject to employment status, exclusions and the remaining term. A suitable replacement policy is required to cancel. Premiums are collected monthly from the loan account; the amount is in your quotation, with no numerical rate or calculation basis published in this policy.

Before you apply

  • Regular monthly income of at least R5,000
  • A good credit record
  • South African ID, address confirmation and recent proof of income

What to check

28.25% is the calculator example rate, not a promised minimum. Approval, final pricing and available terms depend on assessment.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP20.

Finbond Mutual BankPersonal CreditBank
Loan amountR 500 – R 25 000
Repayment termUp to 24 months
Interest rateNot publishedInterest, fees and insurance need a quote
View lender
Mutual bank personal credit
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

The Personal Credit page does not publish a numerical cost breakdown. Request the complete pre-agreement quotation; savings rates are not loan prices.

Initiation fee
A numerical initiation fee, formula and VAT treatment are not disclosed on the reviewed Personal Credit page.
Monthly service fee
A numerical monthly service fee and VAT treatment are not disclosed on the reviewed Personal Credit page.
Credit life / protection
The bank’s annual report for the year ended 28 February 2026 records sales of Credit Life. It is not a Personal Credit policy or tariff: compulsory status, premium, calculation basis, cover and replacement terms for this loan remain unconfirmed. Request the applicable policy and itemised quote; unknown does not mean free.

Before you apply

  • Certified ID
  • Latest three months payslips
  • Latest three months bank statements
  • Certified proof of address

What to check

The amount range is R500–R25,000 with up to 24 months to repay; a minimum term is not published. Although the lender uses short-term wording, this listing is in personal loans and makes no statutory classification.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP6172.

FinchoiceMobiMoneyNon-bank
Loan amountR 100 – R 10 000
Repayment term1, 2, 3 months
Interest rate21.25% exampleAnnual interest in the page example
View lender
Withdrawals from an approved account
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

The R5,000 / 3-month example totals R6,126 including interest, fees and insurance. Free activation does not mean free borrowing.

Initiation fee
Charged in portions as money is withdrawn. The loan agreement does not publish a universal numerical tariff; check the pre-agreement quotation.
Monthly service fee
The amount is specified in the pre-agreement quotation. A numerical monthly fee and VAT breakdown are not confirmed on the reviewed pages.
Credit life / protection
The Personal Protection Plan is mandatory, with equivalent replacement cover allowed. Unlike a regular loan, MobiMoney premiums use the deferred balance from time to time, at a rate per R1,000. No numerical premium rate is published; check the policy schedule for your covered risks and exclusions.

Before you apply

  • Approved MobiMoney account and affordability assessment
  • Accept a DebiCheck mandate
  • Upload the documents requested by Finchoice

What to check

The withdrawal range starts at R100; the calculator starts at R500. These are withdrawals against an approved limit, not standalone personal loans. The example rate is not a guaranteed offer.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP8162 / NCRCP23514.

FinchoicePersonal loanNon-bank
Loan amountUp to R 25 000
Repayment term6, 12, 24 months
Interest ratePersonalisedRequest a complete written quote
View lender
6, 12 or 24 months
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

The loan agreement explains how fees are charged; the linked protection policy explains insurance. Numerical charges still require a pre-agreement quote.

Initiation fee
Applies at the start of the loan and can be paid upfront or added to the balance and repaid in instalments. The reviewed agreement does not set out a numerical tariff.
Monthly service fee
The service fee is specified in the pre-agreement quotation. A current numerical amount and VAT breakdown are not published in the reviewed agreement.
Credit life / protection
The Personal Protection Plan is mandatory, with equivalent replacement cover allowed. Premiums are calculated per R1,000 of the initial balance (the deferred amount at inception); no numerical premium rate is published. The policy schedule determines covered risks and benefits; exclusions apply.

Before you apply

  • Identity and affordability checks
  • Supporting documents requested by the lender
  • DebiCheck mandate before disbursement

What to check

The product page does not confirm a minimum amount or a general interest rate. Promotional offers have their own conditions and are not included in our comparison.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP8162 / NCRCP23514.

FNBPersonal LoanBank
Loan amountR 1 000 – R 450 000
Repayment term66 / 72 months — confirm
Interest rate15.15–28.25%Fixed annual interest for long-term loans
View lender
Fixed interest; confirm repayment term
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

FNB publishes representative costs and product-specific insurance conditions. Example figures and promotional waivers are not universal prices.

Initiation fee
R1,207.50 where applicable in the R30,000 / 24-month example. Confirm your fee, VAT treatment and any Credit Switch or top-up waiver in the quote.
Monthly service fee
R69 per month in the representative example. VAT treatment is not explicit in that example.
Credit life / protection
The official FAQ requires cover for terms longer than seven months and permits suitable own cover. The Customer Protection Plan includes death, disability and qualifying loss-of-income protection, subject to conditions. R100 per month is the R30,000 / 24-month example premium, not a general tariff; the calculation basis needs confirmation.

Before you apply

  • 18 or older; permanent South African resident
  • Permanently employed or self-employed
  • Income paid into a bank account
  • Supporting documents depend on whether you are an existing customer

What to check

The official page conflicts: long-term pricing says 1–66 months, while a feature says up to 72. Term bounds remain unconfirmed and this product is excluded from specific-term results. Its separate short-term monthly rate is not applied to the R450,000 limit.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP20.

Lime24Short-term loanNon-bank
Loan amountR 500 – R 8 000
Repayment term5–90 days
Interest rateNot publishedRequest the rate and full fee breakdown
View lender
Terms in days, not calendar months
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

The homepage calculator’s information panel publishes initiation and monthly service fees. Confirm the full borrowing cost and any insurance in the pre-agreement quotation.

Initiation fee
The calculator states 16.5% of the first R1,000 lent, plus 10% of the amount above R1,000, capped at 15% of the loan amount. VAT is added to the fee and cap. Confirm the rand amount in your quote.
Monthly service fee
R69 per month in the calculator information panel. That panel does not explicitly state VAT treatment or how the fee is pro-rated for shorter loans; confirm these in your quote.
Credit life / protection
The reviewed pages do not confirm compulsory status, a premium, calculation basis or covered events. Request the applicable insurance terms; unknown costs are not zero.

Before you apply

  • SA ID number
  • Cellphone number and email address
  • Bank account and employment details
  • Latest 3 months bank statements showing the latest 3 salary deposits
  • Fixed income and affordability assessment
  • Electronic agreement and DebiCheck authorisation

What to check

The public calculator spans R500–R8,000 and 5–90 days. Ninety days is not treated as three calendar months. No distinct first-time/returning limit was confirmed. Available combinations depend on assessment.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP8077.

NedbankPersonal loanBank
Loan amountR 2 000 – R 400 000
Repayment term6–84 months
Interest ratePersonalisedRate depends on your credit profile
View lender
Consolidation available
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

The 2026 pricing guide includes VAT. The separate insurance cost must be confirmed in the loan quote.

Initiation fee
The guide lists R165 plus 10% of the limit above R1,000, capped at R1,207.50. Confirm the exact charge in your quote; the product page says it is added to the borrowed amount.
Monthly service fee
R69 per month, including VAT, in the 2026 personal-loan pricing table.
Credit life / protection
Nedbank says personal loans include insurance, with the premium built into the instalment. Personal Loan Assurance covers death, disability and loss of income, subject to conditions and waiting periods. No numerical premium tariff or calculation basis is confirmed on the policy product page. Ask about equivalent replacement cover and the applicable policy schedule.

Before you apply

  • Income and affordability assessment
  • Identity and supporting documents
  • Confirm the exact requirements with Nedbank

What to check

The dated 2026 guide confirms R2,000–R400,000 and 6–84 months. It states a maximum interest rate of prime + 17.5 percentage points; the product page uses inconsistent numerical examples. No guaranteed starting rate is listed here.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP16.

NedbankQuick LoanBank
Loan amountR 500 – R 50 000
Repayment term1–12 months
Interest ratePersonalisedInterest and fees provided before acceptance
View lender
1–12 months via the Money app
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

Quick Loan pricing is personalised and disclosed before acceptance. The older salary-advance tariff is not used for this product.

Initiation fee
An initiation fee applies, including on early settlement. The Quick Loan FAQ does not publish a numerical tariff; check the quote.
Monthly service fee
A separate monthly service-fee amount is not confirmed in the Quick Loan FAQ. Ask whether it applies and whether the quoted charges include VAT.
Credit life / protection
The reviewed Quick Loan page does not confirm compulsory cover, a premium or its calculation basis. Confirm insurance separately; Personal Loan Assurance terms are not assumed to apply to Quick Loans.

Before you apply

  • South African citizen, aged 18–65
  • Income paid electronically into a bank account
  • Permanent, contract or self-employment and affordability assessment

What to check

This current product offers R500–R50,000 over 1–12 months. The 2026 pricing guide separately lists an older R250–R6,000 salary-linked short-term product. Its 8% fee is not applied to Quick Loans.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP16.

Old Mutual FinancePersonal loanNon-bank
Loan amountR 2 000 – R 250 000
Repayment term3–72 months
Interest rateUp to 28%Fixed annual interest; personalised
View lender
Fixed-rate personal borrowing
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

Old Mutual publishes a fee formula and states when credit life premiums apply. The final premium still needs a quote.

Initiation fee
R165 plus 10% of the loan amount above R1,000, capped at R1,050 excluding VAT. The R5,000 / 3-month example shows R649.75.
Monthly service fee
R60 per month excluding VAT; the representative example shows R69 including VAT.
Credit life / protection
Charged monthly for loan terms of 12 months or longer, based on the loan amount at application. The reviewed page does not give the premium rate, covered events or replacement-policy conditions. Confirm these in the policy and quote; no zero-cost assumption is made for shorter terms.

Before you apply

  • South African citizen aged 18–60
  • Income of at least R2,500 a month
  • At least three months with the same permanent employer
  • ID, latest payslip and three months of bank statements no older than seven days

What to check

The page publishes a 28% annual maximum, not a minimum or an all-in APR. Available amounts and terms depend on assessment. Use a current written quote for the exact insurance and full repayment.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP35.

SanlamPersonal loanNon-bank
Loan amountR 4 000 – R 350 000
Repayment term12–84 months; see available terms
Interest rateConfirm current rateFixed annual interest; source labels differ
View lender
Fixed-rate personal borrowing
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

Sanlam’s public example includes an initiation fee and monthly service fee. The product page and application portal identify different credit providers, so confirm the current tariff and insurance in the SanlamGoTyme quotation.

Initiation fee
R1,207.50 in the R50,000 representative example. The page says your initiation fee depends on your risk profile. A universal fee formula and VAT treatment are not confirmed there.
Monthly service fee
R69 per month in the example and calculator. Confirm the amount and VAT treatment in your current written quote.
Credit life / protection
The product page says every loan includes a Personal Protection Plan covering death, permanent disability and specified serious illnesses, with limited temporary-disability cover and a retrenchment benefit equal to six instalments. Equivalent replacement cover is allowed. The premium, premium basis and detailed exclusions are not published on the reviewed page; confirm them with the current provider.

Before you apply

  • Age 18+ and a South African citizen with a valid ID
  • A mobile number, email address and three bank statements showing three salary deposits
  • The application declaration excludes debt review, administration and insolvency
  • Spousal consent where required by your marital property regime

What to check

The product page lists NCRCP272; its Apply now link leads to SanlamGoTyme, NCRCP22861. The calculator offers 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72 and 84 months, while other copy mentions a three-month minimum. Our filters use only the calculator terms. The page also mixes a 16–28% interest range, a 24.5% example and a 27.29% maximum APR label. We do not present these as a verified current rate range or calculate a lender-specific repayment. Confirm current fees, cover and legal entity before accepting an offer.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP22861 (application portal); NCRCP272 (product page).

Standard BankTerm LoanBank
Loan amountR 1 000 – R 300 000
Repayment term12–84 months
Interest ratePersonalisedFixed annual rate; quote required
View lender
Available to other-bank customers
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

The Term Loan includes credit life. The January 2026 mandatory policy is used below; the separate voluntary policy is not treated as this loan’s tariff.

Initiation fee
R1,207.50 including VAT in the R30,000 / 36-month example. It can be paid separately or added to the loan; the example is not a universal fee formula.
Monthly service fee
R69 per month on the product page and in its representative example. Confirm the VAT breakdown in your quote.
Credit life / protection
Mandatory Loan Protection Plan, with suitable replacement cover allowed. Monthly premiums change with the average outstanding loan amount; the policy schedule sets the price. The January 2026 policy covers death, disability, loss of employment and specified critical illness, with exclusions and waiting periods. The general page’s R4 voluntary-plan administration fee is not added to this loan.

Before you apply

  • 18 or older; South African ID
  • At least R3,000 monthly income
  • Proof of address under three months old
  • One payslip and three bank statements

What to check

The published rate ceiling is prime + 17.5 percentage points; no starting rate is confirmed. The 24.75% representative example is not a minimum. The voluntary protection plan’s separate administration charge is not applied to this loan.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP15.

UnifiPersonal loan · new customersNon-bankNew customers
Loan amountUp to R 12 000
Repayment term3–9 months
Published APR95.9–121.1% APRPublished APR; not nominal interest
View lender
First-time limit up to R12,000
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

Unifi’s R8,000 / 6-month example publishes VAT-inclusive fees. Those figures are not a universal quote.

Initiation fee
R995 including VAT in the R8,000 / 6-month example. A universal fee formula is not confirmed.
Monthly service fee
R69 per month including VAT in the representative example.
Credit life / protection
The reviewed South Africa product page and FAQ do not specify compulsory insurance, a premium, its calculation basis or replacement-cover conditions. Confirm whether cover applies and request its terms.

Before you apply

  • South African citizen over 20
  • Formally employed
  • Monthly salary paid into own active bank account
  • Supported banks: Absa, FNB, Standard Bank, Capitec, Nedbank, African Bank, TymeBank
  • FAQ excludes debt-review/insolvent applicants and weekly/fortnightly/self-employed income schedules

What to check

The official article gives a R12,000 first-time limit; a minimum and returning-customer limit are unconfirmed. The homepage example’s instalments and total do not reconcile. Its 3% interest label has no explicit period. We display the separately published APR, without deriving a repayment.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP4849.

WongaShort-term loan · new customersNon-bankNew customers
Loan amountR 500 – R 5 000
Repayment termUp to 3 months
Interest rateUp to 5% / monthMonthly interest, plus fees
View lender
Separate first-time and returning limits
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

The public calculator itemises initiation, service fees, interest and insurance. The R2,500 / 18-day example checked on 7 November 2026 totals R3,001.22; this is an illustration, not a customer-specific quote. Wonga states there is no early repayment fee.

Initiation fee
R362.25 in the public R2,500 / 18-day calculator example checked on 7 November 2026. This does not establish a universal formula or a separate returning-customer tariff. Published fees include 15% VAT.
Monthly service fee
R69 per month, pro-rated for the first 30 days, including 15% VAT.
Credit life / protection
The public R2,500 / 18-day example includes R12.88 insurance for that loan, not a monthly tariff. Its credit life explanation names retrenchment, disability and death, and directs customers with alternative cover to its support team. The full policy, compulsory status, premium formula, exclusions and replacement acceptance criteria were not confirmed; request these with your quote.

Before you apply

  • Cellphone number
  • SA ID number
  • Bank account details
  • Employment, income and expenses information
  • Most recent payslip or bank statement to verify income
  • Affordability/credit decision and DebiCheck approval

What to check

New customers: R500–R5,000, up to three months; returning customers: up to R8,000, up to six. The public slider’s day limits change with the date; they are not treated as permanent term bounds. Minimum term and returning-customer minimum amount need confirmation.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP12875.

WongaShort-term loan · returning customersNon-bankExisting customers
Loan amountUp to R 8 000
Repayment termUp to 6 months
Interest rateUp to 5% / monthMonthly interest, plus fees
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Separate first-time and returning limits
Fees & details

Fees & insurance

The public calculator itemises initiation, service fees, interest and insurance. The R2,500 / 18-day example checked on 7 November 2026 totals R3,001.22; this is an illustration, not a customer-specific quote. Wonga states there is no early repayment fee.

Initiation fee
R362.25 in the public R2,500 / 18-day calculator example checked on 7 November 2026. This does not establish a universal formula or a separate returning-customer tariff. Published fees include 15% VAT.
Monthly service fee
R69 per month, pro-rated for the first 30 days, including 15% VAT.
Credit life / protection
The public R2,500 / 18-day example includes R12.88 insurance for that loan, not a monthly tariff. Its credit life explanation names retrenchment, disability and death, and directs customers with alternative cover to its support team. The full policy, compulsory status, premium formula, exclusions and replacement acceptance criteria were not confirmed; request these with your quote.

Before you apply

  • Cellphone number
  • SA ID number
  • Bank account details
  • Employment, income and expenses information
  • Most recent payslip or bank statement to verify income
  • Affordability/credit decision and DebiCheck approval

What to check

New customers: R500–R5,000, up to three months; returning customers: up to R8,000, up to six. The public slider’s day limits change with the date; they are not treated as permanent term bounds. Minimum term and returning-customer minimum amount need confirmation.

Source checked 7 November 2026. Registration stated by lender: NCRCP12875.

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