Personal Loan Calculator
Use the RCS personal loan calculator to estimate repayments and plan ahead.
Calculate the Monthly Instalments for Your Personal Loan
An RCS Personal Loan could be what you need for that emergency, to pay your child’s school fees, replace your car tyres and/or the roof ahead of the next season’s storms. Before you submit your online application, our user-friendly Personal Loan Repayment calculator will work out what your monthly instalments are likely to be.
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* Terms and Conditions apply.
Your final loan amount and term will be confirmed once you complete the full application.
See If You QualifyHOW TO USE
How To Use the Personal Loan Repayment Calculator
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Loan Amount
Enter the amount you want to borrow – the Loan Amount* by moving the plus (+) or (minus) signs to the left or right to select your amount. *between R10 000 and R250 000
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Preferred Loan Term
Click one of the blocks to choose how much time you want to take to pay off your loan – your Preferred Loan Term*. *between 12 months – 60 months
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Estimated Monthly Repayment
Once you have entered your numbers, the RCS calculator will automatically calculate your estimated monthly repayment. *the final amount, and the loan period will only be confirmed when your loan is approved.
SEE IF YOU QUALIFY
Do You Qualify for a Personal Loan?
Use these easy questions to check whether you have everything you need to apply for a personal loan:
- Are you 18 years or older?
- Can you provide a copy of your South African ID document or driving license?
- Do you have a South African Identity number?
- Do you have a job that pays you R3,000 or more every month?
- Do you have payslips to show your monthly income?
- Can you provide a copy of your latest payslip or bank statement?
If you answered yes to all of these questions —
SEE IF YOU QUALIFYLOAN APPROVAL
How to Improve your Chances of Getting a Loan
Boost your credit score
Check and improve your credit score with the credit bureaus in South Africa
Stabilise your financial position
Pay off any other outstanding loans or accounts
Ensure you have money for the repayments
Apply for a loan that you can afford, i.e. the right instalment over the shortest possible period
Minimise Loan Applications
Limit yourself so that you do not apply for too many loans at the same time
Be Prepared
Have the right documents on hand (identity document, pay slip and/or bank statement)
Balance what you owe against what you earn
Ideally, your fixed obligations - your total monthly expenses - to income (FOIR) ratio should not be more than 50% of your income
Want To Know More?
How do I manually calculate loan repayments?
The repayment amount will be calculated based on the loan amount, the period of the loan, and the interest and fees that are charged. Read how you can manually calculate your loan repayments here.
How long does a personal loan take to be approved?
All applications are dependent on how quickly we receive the required documentation from you as well as the application being passed through our internal processes. Once approved, your loan will be deposited into your bank account within 24 hours. For more information, read How Quickly Can I Get a Personal Loan.
How do personal loan repayments work?
You must pay at least the minimum amount due as indicated on your statement by the due date. You must pay us by debit order. There are no penalty fees charged should you wish to settle your loan in full.
How do they calculate interest on personal loans?
Based on the provisions of the National Credit Act, we will calculate the amount of any interest, fees and other costs that will be charged to your account. These amounts will be shown on your statement. The rate of interest that we charge to your account will be reflected on your pre-agreement, but will never be more than the maximum annual interest rate permitted by the National Credit Act from time to time. The interest rate is linked to the repo rate* and will be fixed for the period of the agreement.
Interest is calculated on a daily basis and added to the principal debt (in other words, compounded) on a monthly basis.
If you are in arrears, additional interest will be charged on overdue amounts at the same rate as the interest rate applicable in terms of the loan agreement. Arrear interest will be collected with your next debit order. For more information on the calculation of interest, read How are personal loan interests calculated?
*Read How Does The South African Repo Rate Affect Your Loan for more information.
What credit score do I need for a loan?
You will need to ensure your credit score is in good standing, however, your credit score is not the only consideration. Most financial service providers apply their own rules to each application. Here is more information on what credit score is needed for a loan.