Access Bank Personal Loan Overview

Loan Amounts:

  • Minimum: R2,000
  • Maximum: R350,000

Loan Terms:

  • Minimum Term: 6 months
  • Maximum Term: 72 months

Payout Structure:

  • Settlements paid first; remaining funds deposited into the applicant's specified bank account.

Credit Life Insurance:

  • Mandatory at R4.50 per R1,000, covering death, disability, and retrenchment.

Loan Criteria

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Minimum Salary: R10,000 (self-employed must pay themselves this amount).
  • Credit Score: Minimum 592 (Transunion).
  • Age: 18 to 60 (loan term must end six months before age 60).
  • Citizenship: South African or permanent resident.
  • Employment: Full-time or valid contract (expires at least 6 months post-loan).
  • Affordability: Debt must not exceed 40% of gross income.
  • Financial Standing: No legal judgments, administration, debt review, or recent credit inquiries exceeding 4 in 14 days. Must not be over-indebted.
  • Documentation Required

General Requirements:

  • Valid ID and proof of address (not older than 2 months).
  • Latest bank statements (covering 3 consecutive months).
  • Recent payslips (not older than 45 days).

For Foreign Nationals:

  • Valid passport and work permit (minimum 3 months validity).

Self-Employed Applicants:

  • Must show regular salary payments into a personal account (minimum R10,000).
  • Those without a registered company are ineligible.

Commission Earners:

  • Basic salary must meet the minimum; variable commissions considered in affordability.

Married Applicants:

  • Must obtain spouse's consent if married in community of property.