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The short answer
Fidelity Bank customers request its short-term digital loan, listed on comparison sites as Fidelity Fast Loan, through the bank's USSD service (*770#) or the Fidelity mobile app, from the phone number linked to the account. The amount, charge and repayment date you qualify for are shown before you accept; we could not confirm a current published rate or limit from the bank (as at Oct 2026), so rely on the offer screen.
Fidelity Bank offers loans to its own customers through digital channels as well as at branches. The digital route suits small, short-term needs; larger personal loans and salary-backed facilities usually go through a relationship officer. This guide covers the digital request step by step, what Fidelity is likely to check, and how to judge the price. For the product range in more detail, read Fidelity Bank personal and salary loans explained.
Before you start
- A Fidelity Bank account in your name with BVN linked and KYC complete.
- The phone number registered to that account, active and able to receive SMS.
- Your USSD PIN or mobile app login. If you have never used Fidelity USSD, you will register first, usually with your account or card details.
- For salary-backed products, your salary paid into Fidelity Bank. Comparison listings describe Fidelity's fast loan as a payday-type product, which typically depends on salary history.
Steps on USSD
- Dial *770# from your registered phone number.
- Choose the loans option from the menu. The exact number changes from time to time, so read the menu rather than relying on a shortcut.
- The menu checks whether you qualify and shows the amount available.
- Select the amount you actually need and the repayment option offered.
- Read the charge and the repayment date shown.
- Accept and authorise with your PIN. Keep the confirmation SMS.
Steps in the Fidelity mobile app
- Log in to the Fidelity Bank mobile app.
- Open the loans section and select the digital loan.
- Review the offer in full: amount, interest or fee, any insurance or management charge, tenor and repayment date.
- Accept and authorise. The money is credited to your account and an alert follows.
Use the app if you can; the full terms are easier to read than on a USSD screen, and you can screenshot them for your records.
Why requests fail
| Cause | What you can do |
|---|---|
| Phone number not linked to the account | Update your number at a branch or through the bank's official channels |
| Salary not paid into Fidelity, or too few salary credits | Move your salary and allow several months of history |
| Unpaid debt on your credit bureau report | Get your report, settle genuine debts, dispute errors |
| An existing Fidelity loan still running | Repay it before requesting another |
| Account restriction or incomplete KYC | Contact the bank to clear it |
| Repeated failed PIN attempts | Reset your USSD PIN through the official process |
Banks in Nigeria query the licensed credit bureaus before lending; our guide to how credit bureaus work explains what they hold and how to check your own record.
Reading the cost: a worked example
Short bank loans are commonly priced either as a monthly rate or a one-off charge, sometimes with a management fee. Convert to a total in naira so you can compare with any other option. Fidelity Bank loan interest rate explained covers how the bank quotes its charges.
| Example only (not Fidelity's pricing) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Borrow | ₦120,000 |
| Example monthly interest, flat | 2.5% = ₦3,000 a month |
| Tenor | 3 months |
| Total interest | ₦9,000 |
| Example one-off management fee | 1% = ₦1,200 |
| Total cost | ₦10,200 |
| Total repayable | ₦130,200 |
Ask two questions before you accept. First, can I meet each repayment from income I already receive, without borrowing again? Second, is this the cheapest option I have? Comparing with an overdraft or an app loan is covered in overdraft vs loan app.
What to check first
- Confirm you are on the official Fidelity channel: the app from the official store, or a code you dialled yourself.
- Note the exact amount, charge and repayment date on the offer screen, and screenshot it.
- Check what the instalment is as a share of your take-home pay; a third or less is a sensible ceiling for most households.
- Check that no other loan is due in the same week as this one.
- Make sure the account the bank will debit is the one your income arrives in.
If the offer is smaller than you need, resist topping it up with a loan app. Two loans due close together is the most common route into a debt spiral.
After you borrow
Keep enough in your account on each due date. A missed repayment can attract a late charge and be reported to the credit bureaus, which affects future borrowing from any lender. If you want to repay early, ask whether early liquidation reduces the interest. Contacts and liquidation steps are in Fidelity loan repayment and customer care.
Where Pryme fits
For specific purchases in supported sectors, Pryme customers may be offered Loans on Spaces, lent by Solid Allianze MFB and spent only with Spaces merchants. The amount, cost and repayment date are shown in full, and nothing is drawn until you accept.
Questions people ask
What is the Fidelity Bank loan code?
Fidelity Bank's USSD service is *770#, and the loan option sits in its menu. Confirm the code in the Fidelity app or on the bank's website before dialling.
How much can I borrow from Fidelity Bank on USSD?
It depends on your account and salary history. We could not confirm a current published limit (as at Oct 2026); the menu shows the amount you qualify for.
Do I need a salary account for a Fidelity Bank loan?
For payday-type digital loans, a salary paid into Fidelity is usually what the bank looks at. Other Fidelity loans may have different conditions; ask the bank.
Why is my Fidelity loan request failing?
Common causes are a phone number not linked to your account, too little salary history, unpaid debt on your credit report, an existing loan or an account restriction.
Sources
- nairaCompare: Fidelity Bank's Fast Loan · accessed Oct 2026
- nairaCompare: All your questions answered on Fidelity personal loan · accessed Oct 2026
- FCCPC: Registration of digital money lenders under the Limited Interim Regulatory/Registration Framework · accessed Oct 2026
This article is general information, not financial, legal or tax advice. Products described are provided under the terms on this site and are subject to regulation and eligibility.