Apply for an Absa SME Loan to access an incredibly low interest rate of 10% p.a.

This special offer is available to women SMEs, agribusinesses, youth-owned businesses and fintechs that are seeking to expand their businesses and create jobs for the youth, especially women. 

  • Women-owned SMEs, youth business owners (up to 35 years), agribusinesses (businesses within the agricultural value chain) and fintechs can access unsecured loans of up to GHS1,000,000
  • Collateral will be required for loans above GHS1,000,000
  • Applicants must be willing to participate in a capacity-building program or provide evidence of participating in one organised by a credible institution
  • Identified successor who is ready to take over the business in your absence as the business owner 
  • Capacity to employ additional staff
  • Businesses can access up to GHS11,000,000 in loans with a collateral
  • Interest rate of 10% per annum applicable
  • Get up to 24 months repayment period
  • This programme is only available to existing Absa SME clients
Qualifying criteria
  • Actively operate a business account with Absa Bank to qualify for a capacity-building opportunity
  • For collateral-free loans, actively operate a business account with Absa bank for a minimum of 3 months in addition to 12 months' bank statements from previous bank
  • Participation in entrepreneurial and financial management training organised by Absa or a credible institution
  • Business should be registered with the Registrar General's Department
  • Capacity to employ additional staff
  • Identified successor who is ready to take over the business in your absence as the business owner
  • No adverse findings on credit reference bureau

Call +233 26  224 5160 or  +233 20 257 2753 or download the application form to get started.

Download application form

  • Documents required

    We require the following documentation: 

    • 3 years’ audited financials
    • Projected cash flows
    • Bank statements (where applicable)
    • Appropriate security

    Absa account holders

    • One passport photo
    • Company physical address confirmation (if previous address has changed)
    • National ID card or passport (non-Ghanaian)
    • Certificate of registration
    • Signed Absa account opening pack (sealed)

    Absa account holders

    • One passport photo
    • Company physical address confirmation – (utility bill or introduction by Absa customer)
    • Certificate of registration
    • Signed Absa account opening pack (sealed)

Let us contact you to get started




Need more help?

Call us on:
+233 (30) 242 9150 (network charges apply)
0800 222 333 (MTN and Vodafone customers)

Email us: 
customerexperience.gh@absa.africa