Frequently asked questions
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- What if I do not have money in my M-Pesa?
The validation process and consequent change of PIN cannot be completed. You will need to have at least Kes. 1/- in your M-Pesa account before beginning the reset process.
- What if I do not remember my M-Pesa PIN?
You will not be able to successfully do a PIN reset unless you have the correct M-Pesa PIN. However, you can still call the Contact Centre via 0703027000 or visit your nearest Co-op Bank Branch for assistance.
- What should I do if my M-pesa PIN is compromised? Can I prevent someone else from resetting my pin?
If your M-pesa pin is compromised, and to prevent someone else from resetting your pin, urgently call our contact center for your account to be blocked to prevent someone else from resetting your pin.
- What is Co-op Bank App Salary Loan?
Co-op Bank App Salary Loan is available to those who receive their Salary through a Co-op Bank account. There is no need for your employer to have an MOU (prior agreement) with the bank.
Loan features:
- You can apply for up to 1.5 (& 2) times your net salary as received in your Co-op Bank account, from a minimum of 1000 up to a maximum of Kes 500,000.
To apply for the loan:
– Dial *667# download the Co-op Bank App on
Google Play store or
App Store - The loan amount is deposited in your Co-op Bank app account, less the fee of 8% for 1 month loan, 10% for 2 months loan, and 12% for 3 months’ loan that is deducted upfront. Also deducted upfront is the insurance fee of 0.034% and an excise duty of 20%. You can transfer the money to your co-op bank account or you can withdraw cash at any Co-op Bank ATM or Co-op Kwa Jirani Agent. You can also send the money directly to your Mpesa or someone else’s Mpesa.
- You can apply for up to 1.5 (& 2) times your net salary as received in your Co-op Bank account, from a minimum of 1000 up to a maximum of Kes 500,000.
- What are the charges?
You will be charged a one-off fee of 8% for a term of 1 month, 10% for a loan term of 2months and 12% for a loan term of 3 months, on the loan amount + 0.034% pm insurance fee (insurance is for all loan types) + excise duty of 20%. The fees are deducted upfront (i.e., before the money is deposited in your Co-op Bank App wallet account). For example, if you request a loan of Kes 10,000:
Fee for 1 month loan Insurance Excise duty Total cost Amount that is credited to your account Kes 800(8% of 10,000) Kes 3.4 (0.034% of 10,000) 20% of 800 is 160 Kes 963.4 Kes 9,036.60 - What is the repayment period?
You can choose to repay the loan in 1 month, 2 months or 3 months. The total cost of the loan will vary depending on the loan term you choose to repay your loan i.e. in 1 month, 2 months or 3 months.
- Can I apply for Co-op Bank App Salary loan if I have another loan with Co-op Bank, e.g. Personal Loan?
Yes. If you have an existing Co-op Bank app loan, you are allowed to top-up after repaying at least 1 instalment.
Yes, you can apply for Co-op Bank App salary loan if you have another loan with Co-op Bank.
- Must I open a Salary Account or can my salary be paid to any Co-op Bank Account?
Your salary can be received in any Co-op Bank account except the pure savings (Hekima) account.
- If my salary starts being paid to a Co-op account today, how soon can I apply for an Co-op Bank App Salary Loan?
You can apply for the loan after receiving at least 1 salary credit.
- What if my loan application is declined?
You can visit the nearest Co-op Bank branch, call customer service on 020 2776000 / 0736 690101 / 0703 027000 or email customerservice@co-opbank.co.ke.
- What are some of the reasons a loan application can be declined?
- Borrowing history.
- Overdrawn salary account.
- Co-op Bank app loan arrears.
- Any other Co-op loan in arrears.
- How will I repay the loan?
The loan repayments will automatically be deducted from your salary account when they’re due. Loans taken between 1st and 10th fall due on 19th of the same month Loans taken between 11th and 31st fall due on 19th of the following (consecutive) month.
You can also initiate payment from;
- Your salary account or any other Co-op Bank account that you have linked to your Co-op Bank app.
- Your Mpesa number or someone else’s Mpesa number, through paybill 400200. Account number: your salary account.
How to repay your Co-op Bank app loan
- Log into Co-op Bank app or by dialing *667#.
- Select ‘LOANS’.
- Select ‘PAY LOAN’.
- Follow instructions.
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