Updated September 30, 2026 · BorrowCue Editorial Team
Top private student loans compared in South Africa
7 lenders available in South Africa, ranked for South Africa.
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| # | Lender | Score | Features | Key facts | Actions |
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| 1 |  Alt LendingTop pick | 9.4/10 |
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| 2 |  NLB Banka Kosova NLB Depozita me afat: Bonus up to 200 EUR | 9.2/10 |
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| 3 |  Absa | 9.0/10 |
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| 4 |  ProCredit Bank Kosovo Hap llogari dhe Fito Menjëherë (open an account and win immediately) | 9.0/10 |
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| 5 |  Creditio | 8.8/10 |
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| 6 | Credit Sesame | Not rated |
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| 7 | LendingTree | Not rated |
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Licensed in South Africa
- Absa
- National Credit Regulator (NCR)
- Absa
- South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
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