Branch International | How it works
Money at thespeed of life
We design our products to serve the needs of customers today, tomorrow, and in the future.
A commitmentto customers
At Branch, our products are designed to meet people where they're at. For many, that means having little to no credit history or savings. So we use alternative data to offer financial products that people can access anywhere, without the hassle of judgement of traditional institutions.
Making alending decision
With the explicit permission of our customers, we analyze smartphone data to determine loan eligibility. Our machine learning algorithms process thousands of data points to create personalized loan options in a matter of seconds.
How Branch loans work
1. Download the Branch app
Use your Android phone to download Branch from the Google Play store.
2. Create your account
Fill out a simple form in under 30 seconds and submit for a quick review.
3. Apply for the loan that meets your needs
Loans are conveniently sent to your mobile money or bank account in minutes.
4. Receive the loan into your account
Repay with your mobile account. Build your credit to unlock larger loans.
Privacy is paramount
At Branch, the privacy and security of our customers and their data is our top priority.
Security
All the data we use is encrypted and protected.
We have strict policies in place that ensure our methods are properly communicated and customer data is always secure.
Data privacy
We never sell customer data or share customer contacts with third parties.
Ethical collections
We do not condone any aggressive debt collection practices, including debt shaming.
If you experience any form of harassment, please report the issue to us immediately via in-app chat.
Our approach to credit scoring
Handset details
SMS logs
Repayment history
100% transparency
We don't want to stifle growth or get someone into a tight spot. That's why we're upfront with our lending terms and charges.