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Getting Credit in Africa Without a Bank History

How behavioural scoring works and what actually raises your limit.

The problem

Most African adults have no credit bureau file, so traditional underwriting says no by default.

What behavioural scoring uses

Completed trips, fulfilled orders, wallet inflows, bill payment consistency and repayment history.

What raises your score

Repaying on time is by far the largest factor. Consistent activity over months matters more than volume in one week.

Common questions

How do I check my score?

It is visible in your Zuma account, along with what would improve it.

Does a missed repayment hurt?

Yes. It lowers your limit and raises your rate on the next offer.

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