CASH LOAN ESTIMATES · SOUTH AFRICA

Need extra cash?
See what you’ll repay.

Estimate repayments on R500–R5 000 over 1–3 months, then decide whether a loan fits your budget.

Our calculator uses a reference tariff. Applications, eligibility checks and final rates are handled by the partner.

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REFERENCE TARIFF

Loan repayment calculator

Loan estimate

Compare the first short-term loan in the same calendar year: 4% per month. This selection does not verify eligibility.

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R500R5 000
Over how many months?
Total to repayR2 240.07

One repayment · first on 20 Oct 2026

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Our estimate is not a partner quote. Calculator inputs are not sent to the partner.

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Estimate an amountR500R5 000
Compare repayment periods1–3 months
See the total costInterest, fees & VAT included
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How this website works
  1. Work out your repayments

    Choose an amount and term. Compare the estimated total with your income, essential spending and existing debts.

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Find out what your budget can afford.

Use the worksheet each month to compare income with essentials and other commitments. The tools are free, including after you repay a loan.

A WORKED EXAMPLE

R2 000 loan: what would you repay?

At 4% monthly interest, each payment includes part of the original amount, interest on the remaining balance and allocated fees.

This example starts on 20 Sept 2026. It includes VAT on fees and no insurance. Total to repay: R2 413.85.

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Estimated repayment schedule
Payment dateAmount
20 Oct 2026R830.04
20 Nov 2026R807.05
20 Dec 2026R776.76
Total to repayR2 413.85
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