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Head-to-head · Personal Loan Apps

Nedbank Personal Loan vs Metrobank Personal Loan

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Nedbank Personal Loan #1 in Personal Loan Apps 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Nedbank

Nedbank Personal Loan leads on 2 checks, Metrobank Personal Loan on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNedbank Personal Loan · 8.4/10
  • Most featuresNedbank Personal Loan · 2 of 2

Nedbank Personal Loan scores higher on our rubric for personal loan apps: 8.4 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Nedbank Personal Loan offers origination fee; Metrobank Personal Loan doesn't. Nedbank Personal Loan offers prequalification; Metrobank Personal Loan doesn't.

Nedbank Personal Loan is the better fit for south African borrowers consolidating debt. Metrobank Personal Loan is the better fit for philippine borrowers needing larger amounts.

  • Nedbank Personal Loan fits best

    South African borrowers consolidating debt

  • Metrobank Personal Loan fits best

    Philippine borrowers needing larger amounts

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Side by side

Feature Nedbank Personal Loan 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Metrobank Personal Loan 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.0
Ranking #1 in Personal Loan Apps #5 in Personal Loan Apps
Best for South African borrowers consolidating debt Philippine borrowers needing larger amounts
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Phone, Live chat · 24/7 Phone
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo
Features Nedbank Personal Loan 2/2 · Metrobank Personal Loan 0/2
Origination fee ✓ (best) —
Prequalification ✓ (best) —
Specs
Loan amount range R2,000–R400,000 PHP 20,000–PHP 2,000,000
APR range Maximum annual percentage rate 34.05% (representative example) 30.516%–33.317%; stated APR/EIR range
Loan purposes General personal needs, urgent expenses, holidays, debt consolidation, car purchase and home improvements Personal purchases, home repairs, weddings, tuition fees, debt consolidation, medical emergencies, and other unexpected expenses
Mobile apps Both Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Borrow from R2,000 to R400,000 with risk-based rates
  • Apply through Money, Online Banking or phone
  • Debt consolidation, calculators and insurance options included
  • Loan amounts from PHP 20,000 to PHP 2,000,000, subject to evaluation
  • 12-, 18-, 24-, or 36-month repayment terms
  • Calculator estimates monthly amortization and fees before applying
Cons
  • Paid product with an origination fee
  • Rates depend on affordability, payment history and risk
  • Insurance arrangements may be required or separately provided
  • Stated APR/EIR ranges from 30.516% to 33.317%
  • No prequalification is offered before submitting an application
  • Automatic debit requires a Metrobank deposit account
Our verdict

Nedbank Personal Loan is an unsecured South African consumer loan for people covering general personal needs, urgent expenses, holidays, debt consolidation, vehicle purchases or home improvements. Borrowers can apply through the Nedbank…

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Metrobank Personal Loan is an online borrowing product for eligible Filipino citizens seeking funds for personal expenses. Applicants can request PHP 20,000 to PHP 2,000,000, subject to credit evaluation, for uses such as home repairs,…

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  1. Nedbank Personal LoanPersonal Loan Apps 8.4Paid
  2. Metrobank Personal LoanPersonal Loan Apps 7.0Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Nedbank Personal Loan — where it wins

    • Borrow from R2,000 to R400,000 with risk-based rates
    • Apply through Money, Online Banking or phone
    • Debt consolidation, calculators and insurance options included

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid product with an origination fee
    • Rates depend on affordability, payment history and risk
    • Insurance arrangements may be required or separately provided
  • Metrobank Personal Loan — where it wins

    • Loan amounts from PHP 20,000 to PHP 2,000,000, subject to evaluation
    • 12-, 18-, 24-, or 36-month repayment terms
    • Calculator estimates monthly amortization and fees before applying

    Where it doesn't

    • Stated APR/EIR ranges from 30.516% to 33.317%
    • No prequalification is offered before submitting an application
    • Automatic debit requires a Metrobank deposit account
  • Nedbank Personal Loan8.4/10 · Paid

    A flexible Nedbank loan for South Africans consolidating debt or funding major expenses.

    Visit NedbankFull verdict →
  • Metrobank Personal Loan7.0/10 · Paid

    A large-balance Metrobank loan with calculator estimates and automatic debit repayment.

    Visit MetrobankFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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