FairMoney

FairMoney

Fintech providing loans, savings, and payments

Overview

FairMoney operates as a Nigerian fintech offering a mobile banking suite that includes loans, savings, and merchant payment solutions. Its loans, especially SME loans up to ₦5,000,000, are processed quickly to help individuals and small businesses meet their needs. It provides savings options such as FairLock fixed-term deposits earning up to 24% APR and a daily-paid regular savings account at 14% APR, plus a Payforce-based payment network for merchants and a 2% ATM card cashback program. The company focuses on serving underserved individuals and SMEs, aiming to become the mobile bank for the next two billion people by expanding access and services to Nigeria and beyond.

About FairMoney

Simplify's Rating
Why FairMoney is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$70.5M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • FairMoney launched Asset Financing on May 25, 2026 for logistics businesses.
  • Semafor reported February 23, 2026 plans for smartphone and vehicle financing.
  • Shara transfer talks on April 30, 2026 expand FairMoney toward Kenya and merchants.

What critics are saying

  • FCCPC enforcement began January 5, 2026; April 15 injunction shows regulatory whiplash.
  • Deposit-funded lending exposes FairMoney to liquidity stress if defaults rise in 2026.
  • Any Nigeria lending clampdown could freeze FairMoney's core business and derail expansion.

What makes FairMoney unique

  • FairMoney combines lending, deposits, cards, and merchant payments inside one app.
  • By February 2026, Henry Obiekea said deposits fund most loans and operations.
  • Its Nigeria underwriting engine financed ₦150 billion in 2025 without traditional collateral.

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Funding

Total Funding

$70.5M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Training Programs

Paid Vacation

Remote Work Options

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
NewsOnline Nigeria
Nov 20th, 2025
FairMoney Unveils FlexiCredit, a New Credit Line Designed for Nigerian Professionals

FairMoney unveils FlexiCredit, a new credit line designed for Nigerian professionals. FairMoney has unveiled FlexiCredit, a new credit line designed for Nigerian professionals. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that FairMoney, a leading Nigerian microfinance bank, has launched FlexiCredit, a premium credit line aimed at providing professionals with instant access to funds of up to ₦5,000,000. Designed for convenience and flexibility, FlexiCredit allows eligible users to access a personal credit limit anytime through the FairMoney app. Interest is only applied to the amount borrowed, at a rate of 0.25% per day. For instance, withdrawing ₦200,000 from a ₦1,000,000 limit for 10 days would accrue just ₦5,000 in interest, resulting in a total repayment of ₦205,000. No fees or charges are applied when the credit line is unused. Many Nigerian professionals, despite having stable incomes, often face hurdles when accessing traditional credit, including long approval times, excessive paperwork, collateral demands, and rigid repayment schedules. FlexiCredit seeks to remove these barriers, offering instant, hassle-free access to funds for urgent needs, lifestyle improvements, or business opportunities. According to Margaret Banasko, Head of Marketing at FairMoney, "FlexiCredit is designed for the modern Nigerian professional who values speed, clarity, and control. Interest is charged only on the amount used, and once the minimum due is paid, access is immediately restored. It's simple, transparent, and built to match the fast pace of our users' lives." To qualify, applicants must be salaried employees earning at least ₦250,000 per month, have a good credit score, and complete Level Two KYC on the FairMoney app. Salary accounts are linked for instant verification, securely processed in line with NDPR and CBN data protection guidelines. Approved users have 14 days to activate their credit line, with the first withdrawal required within 60 days to maintain active status. Repayment is flexible: users can pay the minimum due which covers a percentage of the borrowed amount plus accrued interest or settle the full amount. Minimum payments immediately restore access to the credit line, while full repayment refreshes the entire credit limit. Monthly due dates are clearly displayed in the app for user convenience. With the launch of FlexiCredit, FairMoney reinforces its commitment to providing fast, reliable, and accessible financial solutions for Nigeria's growing professional class. The product is currently available on android, with an ios version expected soon.

Netguru
May 7th, 2025
Multi-Layered KYC Solution For the Number One Fintech App in Nigeria

FairMoney, Nigeria's top fintech app, partnered with Netguru to scale KYC processes amid rapid growth.

Technext
Apr 4th, 2025
FairMoney’s Commercial Paper Oversubscribed – Raises N5.3 billion, A Testament to Strong Financial Performance and Investor Confidence

The overwhelming demand for this offering highlights not only the market’s confidence in FairMoney’s strategy but also the company’s continued commitment to strengthening its balance sheet and expanding its market share.

Latest Nigerian News
Feb 20th, 2024
Nigerian digital bank FairMoney in talks to buy Umba in $20M all-stock deal, sources say

FairMoney, a digital bank based in Lagos and headquartered in Paris, is in discussions to acquire Umba, a credit-led digital bank providing payroll and financial services to customers in Nigeria and Kenya, in a $20 million all-stock deal, sources tell TechCrunch.

TechCrunch
Mar 14th, 2023
Nigerian credit-led fintech FairMoney acquires PayForce in retail-merchant banking play

FairMoney has acquired YC-backed PayForce as the lender looks to broaden its financial services proposition to merchants.

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