What is Fuliza M-Pesa?
Fuliza M-Pesa is an innovative service offered by Safaricom in collaboration with the Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA). It allows M-Pesa users to complete transactions even when they have insufficient funds in their M-Pesa accounts. Fuliza acts as an overdraft facility, providing a short-term loan to cover the deficit in the user’s account.
- How do I register for Fuliza ?
To register for Fuliza M-Pesa, you must be an M-Pesa subscriber with an active Safaricom line. Dial *234# on your phone, select “Fuliza,” and follow the prompts to opt-in. Once you’ve successfully registered, you’ll receive a confirmation message.
- Who is eligible for Fuliza M-Pesa?
To be eligible for Fuliza M-Pesa, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have an active and registered M-Pesa account for a minimum of six months.
- Have a good credit history with Safaricom.
- How much can I borrow from Fuliza?
Your Fuliza limit depends on your credit score, M-Pesa usage, and repayment history. The more you transact on M-Pesa and repay your Fuliza loans on time, the higher your limit will be. Fuliza M-Pesa limits range from KES 100 to KES 70,000.
- How do I check my Fuliza limit?
To check your Fuliza limit, dial *234# on your phone, select “Fuliza ,” and choose “Check my limit.” Your current limit will be displayed on your screen.
- What are the charges associated with using Fuliza ?
Fuliza Charges
- A customer will incur a one-time 1% access fee, along with a daily maintenance fee that will be applied at midnight (00:00 hrs) the following day. Additionally, a 20% excise duty will be charged on the access fee. Therefore, if a customer utilizes Fuliza and repays the amount before 00:00 hrs the next day, they will only be required to pay the access fee and the maintenance fee on the outstanding balance, as outlined in the table below:
FULIZA TARIFF | |||
Band | Tariff | 20% Excise Duty | Total Charges |
0 -100 | KSh 0 | KSh 0 | KSh 0 |
101-500 | KSh 2.5 | KSh 0.5 | KSh 3 |
501-1000 | KSh 5 | KSh 1 | KSh 6 |
1001-1500 | KSh 18 | KSh 3.6 | KSh 21.6 |
1501-2500 | KSh 20 | KSh 4 | KSh 24 |
2501-70000 | KSh 25 | KSh 5 | KSh 30 |
How to OPT in to FULIZA
- Dial *334#
- Select Loans and Savings>> Select FULIZA
- OPT in
To find out your current outstanding balance, simply dial *234# and follow the prompts provided.
How to Repay My Fuliza Loan?
To repay your Fuliza, simply deposit funds into your M-PESA account, and the outstanding balance will be automatically deducted.