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CrediWise

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CrediWise is a South African online lender registered with the NCR as NCRCP22496. Read its history, regulatory status and how to verify the licence on Creditdeals.io.

CrediWise — Loan Terms, APR and Cost of Credit 2026

CrediWise loans are governed by the NCA and the company's terms-and-conditions document published on crediwise.co.za/terms-and-conditions/.

ParameterValue
Minimum amountR500
Maximum amountR8 000
Term14 – 180 days
Interest rate5% – 60% (varies with profile, affordability and term)
Initiation feePer NCR cap — up to R165 + 10% of amount above R1 000 (max R1 207.50 incl. VAT)
Monthly service feeUp to R69 incl. VAT (NCR cap)
Credit life insuranceOptional, NCR-capped premium
Collection railDebiCheck debit order

Borrower requirements

  • 18 years or older.
  • South African resident with valid SA ID.
  • Active South African bank account in own name.
  • Verifiable income (latest 3 months' bank statements).
  • Active mobile number for OTP.

Cost-of-credit example

For an illustrative R5 000 loan over 90 days at the mid-range interest band:

  • Capital: R5 000
  • Interest (illustrative mid-band) ≈ R750 over 90 days
  • Initiation fee = R165 + 10% × (R5 000 − R1 000) = R565
  • Service fee 3 × R69 = R207
  • Credit life insurance (optional) ≈ R30
  • Total cost of credit ≈ R1 552
  • Total repayable ≈ R6 552
  • Approximate monthly instalment over 3 instalments ≈ R2 184

Risk warning. This is illustrative; actual cost depends on your affordability profile. Credit at the upper interest band is expensive — review your pre-agreement quotation carefully before signing. Borrow only what you can repay on time.

Payment allocation order

Per the published T&Cs, payments are applied as follows:

  1. Outstanding interest
  2. Outstanding fees or charges
  3. Reduction of principal debt

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CrediWise is a South African online lender registered with the NCR as NCRCP22496. Read its history, regulatory status and how to verify the licence on Creditdeals.io.