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We've got the personal loan for you

Flexible amounts and repayments

Choose from our wide range of Personal Loans of up to R350 000 with flexible terms up to 84 months.

Switch your Personal Loans to us and Save!

Save more when you switch to Upib with a personalised interest rate based on your credit profile.

Personalised Interest Rate

We offer you a personalized interest rate based on your credit profile.

How to apply and get your money fast

Apply right here or from any of our Digital Banking platforms, by visiting a branch or call us on 0860 100 321.

You will need the following documents:

  • South African ID book or card

  • Last three months payslips or bank statements

  • Non-UPIB customers also need proof of residence e.g. municipal or rates bill (not older than three months)

Self-employed:

  • ITA34 Tax Certificate

  • 6 months financial statements

  • Official letter from accountant/bookkeeper attesting to your financial/accounts health.

Pensioners:

  • Pension statement or retirement annuity statement.

What you need to know

To apply for a personal loan over 12 months or more, you need to:

  • Earn a regular monthly income of at least R2 000 per month

  • Have a bank account into which your income is paid

  • Be 18 years or older

To apply for a smaller personal loan over 2 to 6 months, you need to:

  • Earn a regular monthly income of at least R1 500 per month

  • Have an active UPIB bank account into which your income is paid

  • Be 18 years or older

      • if you’re already an Absa customer you may have a provisional loan offer available. You can see if you qualify now online.
      • Yes. We offer credit life insurance which is mandatory for all personal loans. With our Credit Protection Plan we cover you in the event of death, disability, critical illness, terminal illness or loss of income.

Compare our loans

Personal Loan

All-purpose borrowing, for both planned and unplanned expenses.

 

Amount
Up to R350 000

 

Repayment term
84  Months

Express Loan

The perfect solution if you need money and want to pay it back quickly!

 

Amount
R1 500 –  R8 000

 

Repayment term
1-6 months

Instant Loan

Quick cash anytime, at any Upib ATM, Cellphone Banking or through Online Banking.

Amount
R350 – R8 000

Repayment term
Up to 35 days

What could my loan instalment be?

Repayment term:
From 12 to 84 months (from 2 months for current UPIB customers)

Interest rate:
Personalised Annual Percentage Interest Rate (APR), starting from a minimum of 13,75% per annum.

Estimated interest repayment:
The estimated monthly repayment on a R50 000 loan taken over 36 months at an interest rate of 18% per annum would be R2 113*.
*Includes all service and initiation fees.

Credit Protection Plan:
The UPIB Credit Protection Plan will cover you in the event of death, disability, critical illness, terminal illness or loss of income. Credit life insurance is mandatory for all personal loans.