Fido

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Thinking about moving on from traditional bank loans? You’re not alone.

Why people are moving to Fido

Thousand of people and businesses have moved to Fido and here's why.

"I love that I don't need to beg my uncle to be a guarantor. Fido trusts me based on my own history. That dignity means everything to me."
Esi M.
"The transparency is real. With other lenders, I was always fighting over hidden fees. With Fido, the number on the screen is the number I pay."
Samuel O.
"After trying to get a small business loan from my bank for 3 weeks, I gave up. Fido gave me the cash I needed to restock my shop in 15 minutes. It’s not just a loan; it’s a lifeline."
Kwame A.
"I love that I don't need to beg my uncle to be a guarantor. Fido trusts me based on my own history. That dignity means everything to me."
Esi M.
"The transparency is real. With other lenders, I was always fighting over hidden fees. With Fido, the number on the screen is the number I pay."
Samuel O.
"After trying to get a small business loan from my bank for 3 weeks, I gave up. Fido gave me the cash I needed to restock my shop in 15 minutes. It’s not just a loan; it’s a lifeline."
Kwame A.
"I love that I don't need to beg my uncle to be a guarantor. Fido trusts me based on my own history. That dignity means everything to me."
Esi M.
"The transparency is real. With other lenders, I was always fighting over hidden fees. With Fido, the number on the screen is the number I pay."
Samuel O.
"After trying to get a small business loan from my bank for 3 weeks, I gave up. Fido gave me the cash I needed to restock my shop in 15 minutes. It’s not just a loan; it’s a lifeline."
Kwame A.

Quick Comparison Guide

Time to cash
Instant (24/7)
Days or Weeks
Collateral
None
Often required
Guarantor
None
Mandatory for most loans
Paperwork
None
Mandatory for most loans
Hidden Fees
None
Maintenance, insurance, processing fees
Accessibility
A smartphone
Requires physical branch visits
Scoring
Transparent Fido Score
External credit scoring

Quick Comparison Guide

Time to cash
FIDO
Instant (24/7)
TRADITIONAL BANK
Days or Weeks
Collateral required
FIDO
None
TRADITIONAL BANK
Often required (Land/Assets)
Guarantor required
FIDO
None
TRADITIONAL BANK
Mandatory for most loans
Paperwork
FIDO
None
TRADITIONAL BANK
Mandatory for most loans
Hidden Fees
FIDO
None
TRADITIONAL BANK
Maintenance, insurance, processing fees
Hidden Fees
FIDO
Any smartphone
TRADITIONAL BANK
Requires physical branch visits
Scoring
FIDO
Transparent Fido Score
TRADITIONAL BANK
Opaque credit committee decision

Why you should switch from Banks to Fido

Credit without the paperwork pile

If you have ever tried to get a loan from a bank, you know the drill: print forms, bring passport pictures, find a guarantor, and wait for weeks.

With Fido: You don’t need a pile of papers. You don’t need a guarantor. You don’t even need a bank account. All you need is your valid Ghana Card, your MoMo statement, and your smartphone. We build your credit score.

Speed that actually means "Now"

Traditional banks often define "fast" as 3–5 business days. But when you have a medical emergency or a business opportunity today, next week is too late.

With Fido: We have redefined speed. Our automated system reviews your application in real-time. Once approved, the money is sent directly to your Mobile Money wallet instantly—no more queues, and long paper work.

Fees without shocks or surprises.

Bank loans often come with multiple charges — processing fees, insurance, and other deductions that significantly reduce what you actually receive.

With Fido: There are fewer fees and you see the full cost of your loan upfront in the app before you accept it. No surprises — what you see is what you pay.

A Fido Score that works for you.

Traditional banks typically assess customers using credit scores managed by external credit bureaus. These scores are calculated from multiple data points such as loan history, repayment behavior, outstanding debt, and length of credit history across different financial institutions.

With Fido: Your score is built to be clear, visible, and easy to understand. Every time you borrow and repay on time in the Fido app, your score improves along with the information you provide us like your MoMo statement, Business registration documents,  — and you can see this progress directly in-app.

An easy switch from the old way

We think you should be free to access credit whenever you need it, without jumping through hoops.

Ready to leave the queues behind?

Switching to Fido is as easy as downloading the app. No branch visits required.