Registered South African credit provider · NCR compliant

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Registered credit provider · transparent terms

Short-term loans from R2,000 to R8,000

For the expense that arrived before payday. Three fixed repayments, with every rand explained upfront.

3
fixed repayments
100%
of costs shown upfront
R0
early-settlement penalty
R2,000R8,000
Your interest rate

Term: 3 months. Every Capital Sprout loan runs for three months. No rollovers.

You repay each month

R2,165.00

What this loan costs

Monthly instalment
R2,165.00
Number of instalments
3
Total amount repayable
R6,495.00
Interest rate
60% per annum
Final or residual amount
None

R5,000 loan + R565 once-off initiation fee + R750 interest + R180 service fees over 3 months = R6,495.00.

  • NCR registered credit provider

    NCRCP[PLACEHOLDER]

  • Fixed 3-month term

    No rollovers, no surprises

  • R60 monthly service fee

    The legal maximum, not more

  • Settle early, no penalty

    Pay it off whenever you like

Returning customer rate

A lower monthly rate for eligible returning customers

A first loan is priced at 5% interest a month. An eligible later loan in the same year is priced at 3% a month, with the same fixed three-month term and full cost disclosure.

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Short-term credit needs

Credit designed for defined, time-sensitive expenses

Capital Sprout provides fixed-term credit to employed South Africans who need to manage a specific expense between salary dates.

A Black South African homeowner discussing a geyser repair with a white plumber

Essential home repairs

An urgent household repair may need attention before the next salary date.

A Black mechanic explaining a vehicle repair to a white customer

Reliable transport

A necessary vehicle repair can protect your ability to travel to work and maintain your income.

Black and white South African families preparing children for school

Education costs

Fees, uniforms, shoes and stationery can place several important expenses in the same month.

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How it works

Five steps. Most people finish in under twenty minutes.

  1. Step 1: Apply online

    Tell us what you need and who you are.

    About 5 minutes

  2. Step 2: Fill in your salary and bank details

    No payslips, bank statements or bank letter needed.

    About 2 minutes

  3. Step 3: We check it in the background

    We confirm your identity, income and affordability for you.

    Usually same day

  4. Step 4: Approve the DebiCheck at your bank

    Your bank sends you a notification to approve.

    About 2 minutes

  5. Step 5: Money in your account

    We pay out as soon as the DebiCheck is approved.

    Usually within a few hours

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No paperwork

No payslips. No bank statements. No bank letter.

You simply fill in your salary date, what you earn and your banking details. We check everything securely in the background, so you don't have to hunt for documents.

Here's all you need on hand:

  • Your South African ID number
  • Your cellphone number and email address
  • Your bank account details
  • The day you get paid, and what you earn

Everything happens online

Most people finish in about ten minutes on their phone. Your bank then sends you a DebiCheck message to approve the exact amount and dates — nothing more can be taken.

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Full transparency

What a R5,000 loan actually costs

Loan amountR5,000
Initiation fee (once-off)R565
Interest over 3 monthsR750
Service fees (R60 x 3)R180
Total repayableR6,495.00
Monthly instalmentR2,165.00
Credit cost multiple1.30
Interest rate60.00000000000001% per annum

We show you this before you apply, not after. Every lender has to. Not every lender does.

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Repeat customers

Already a Capital Sprout customer?

Your next loan is at 3% a month instead of 5%. Same amount, lower cost, and we already have your documents.

First loan this year (5% a month)

R2,165.00

a month over three months

Total repayable R6,495.00

Repeat loan (3% a month)

R2,065.00

a month over three months

Total repayable R6,195.00

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Three questions, 30 seconds

Check if you qualify

Answer three simple questions and see your estimated monthly repayment straight away. No documents, and nothing appears on your credit record.

R5,000

About R2,165.00 per month over 3 months.

No paperwork needed to check. Nothing here touches your credit record.

NCR registered · R2,000 to R8,000

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