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Absa Personal Loan Calculator

Calculate monthly repayments for unsecured personal loans from South African banks and credit providers. Compare affordability across different loan amounts and terms.

What are your loan details?

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Prime: 10.5% · peaked 11.75% (May 2023) · SARB
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What will your repayment be?

Monthly Repayment

R 4 627,77

per month

Total Interest

R 77 666,14

Total Cost

R 277 666,14

Loan Details

Loan Amount:R 200 000,00
Deposit:R 0,00
Amount Financed:R 200 000,00
Repayment Term:60 months
Annual Interest Rate:13.75%

Loan Payment Schedule Chart

How much does this loan really cost you?

Estimated maximums under the National Credit Act — your actual lender's fees may be lower.

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Important Note About Interest Rates
Our calculations assume the interest rate remains constant throughout the loan term. For variable rate loans (like most bonds), your actual monthly payments may change if interest rates rise or fall during your loan period.

This is an estimate only, not financial or tax advice, and we are not a financial services provider (FSP). Your actual figures depend on your lender or provider, and your personal circumstances. Results do not constitute a credit quote or an offer of credit — please consult a qualified financial advisor or contact your bank directly before making financial decisions.

How do these repayment numbers break down?

R2 336 goes to your loan (50%)
R2 292 goes to the bank (50%)

Total interest paid by term

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Personal Loan for Information

Personal loans in South Africa are unsecured, meaning no collateral is required, but interest rates are higher (typically 12–28%) than secured options. Most major SA banks and credit providers offer personal loans from R10,000 to R500,000. The National Credit Act limits your monthly repayments based on your income and existing debt obligations. Use our calculator to find a repayment plan that fits your budget.

Typical Ranges
Typical personal loan amounts range from R10,000 to R500,000 with interest rates between 12% and 28% (NCA cap).

What can this calculator work out?

  • Unsecured personal loan calculations
  • Debt consolidation planning
  • Emergency loan repayments
  • Personal loan affordability calculator
  • Monthly payment comparison tool

Absa publishes its personal loan rate and fee details on its own site — see the sourced rates & fees table below, and use the calculator above to work out what a personal loan at that rate would actually cost you each month.

Absa Personal Loan — Rates & Fees

Absa Personal Loan published interest rate and fees
Interest rate from 13.75% (Absa's published minimum)
Legal maximum (NCA, not an Absa figure) 28%
Initiation fee (once-off) R1207.50
Monthly service fee R69.00

Both fees equal the National Credit Act's statutory maximum, VAT-inclusive. Rates verified: 2026-07-18. Source: "Personalised Annual Percentage Interest Rate (APR), starting from a minimum of 13,75% per annum." — Absa personal loan product page.

Absa Personal Loan — Frequently Asked Questions

This is an estimate only, not financial or tax advice, and we are not a financial services provider (FSP). Your actual figures depend on your lender or provider, and your personal circumstances. CalcLoan is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with Absa. Figures are drawn from publicly available rate information and may not reflect your personal offer.

Absa's official rates page