Member-owned cooperative · Uganda

A better way to save and grow.

Zimba is Uganda's member-owned digital cooperative. Every shilling you put in earns 10% per year. When your balance qualifies, you access a Zimba Advance at 3.5%/mo with 0% processing fees — no deductions, no surprises.

One-time joining share: UGX 15,000 · No employment letter · No collateral

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Zimba app — save, build Growth Savings, access responsibly

Growth Savings

10% p.a.

Active members

500+

Member rewards

What your UGX 15,000 membership earns you.

Every number below is live for every member. No tiers, no unlocks, no surprises.

10%p.a.

Interest on Growth Savings

Every shilling earns 10% per year — credited automatically. You don't need to do anything extra.

0%

Loan processing fee

What you qualify for is what you receive. No deductions, no admin charges, no application fee.

5m

Disbursed instantly

Up to UGX 5m as advance — backed by Growth Savings, disbursed instantly

3.5%/mo

Advance rate, declining

As you repay, your interest shrinks. A clear rate, on a shrinking balance — no compounding traps.

How it works in one loop

01

Save from UGX 5,000

Earn 10% p.a. from day one

Put money in Growth Savings. Interest starts accruing immediately — credited to your account automatically.

02

Your balance qualifies you

Up to UGX 5m available as advance

No forms, no salary slips. Your Growth Savings balance is the qualifier. The more you save, the more you unlock.

03

Advance at 3.5%/mo

0% processing fee, full amount received

When life happens, access what you've earned the right to borrow — clear terms, declining balance, nothing hidden.

The community

Ugandans building real wealth, together.

500+ members. Every one of them earning 10% p.a. on their savings, right now.

Zimba member, Uganda

Kampala

Zimba member saving smarter

Jinja

Zimba member growing savings

Gulu

Zimba members celebrating

Mbarara

"The interest just appears every month. I didn't have to do anything — just keep saving."

Aisha N., member since 2024

Jinja · Saved UGX 800K · Earned UGX 80K interest

Members only · Zimba Advance

Borrow smart.Pay back faster.

Access up to UGX 5m as advance when you need it. Backed by what you've built — not paperwork.

3.5%Per monthDeclining balance
0%Processing feeNo hidden charges
5mUpto 5m advance instantlyMax advance
01

Save consistently

Build Growth Savings at 10% p.a. 🔥

02

Qualify automatically

Your balance unlocks access

03

Borrow with clarity

Only 3.5% / mo · 0% processing fee

Savings-backed · No collateral · Declining balance · Available on app and web

Membership Products

Three ways your membership grows wealth.

Save for everyday access, earn long-term returns at 10% p.a, and unlock advances tied to your contribution history.

Zimba Wallet
Minimum balance: UGX 0
0%

Designed for disciplined member growth

  • Move to wallet anytime
  • Pay bills
  • No minimum balance
  • Free
Zimba Growth Savings
Minimum balance: UGX 5,000
10% p.a.

Designed for disciplined member growth

  • 10% p.a. returns
  • Build savings, unlock access
  • Disciplined lock period
  • Unlock advance up to UGX 5m when you qualify
Member Favorite
Zimba Advance
Minimum balance: UGX 10,000
3.5% / mo 🔥

Designed for disciplined member growth

  • Up to UGX 5m as advance
  • 0% processing fee
  • Declining balance
  • Short terms, clear repayment
  • Disbursed instantly
Member proof

The rewards are real. Here's what members earned.

UGX 45M+

Saved by members

UGX 4.5M+

Interest earned at 10% p.a.

UGX 30M+

Disbursed in advances

500+

Active members

Esther Mutesi — Zimba member and fashion entrepreneur
Member story

"Saving 600K earned me 96K in interest — and unlocked a 3M advance."

Esther saved consistently in Growth Savings. Her balance qualified her for a Zimba Advance — no collateral, no salary slips. She used it to buy equipment for her tailoring shop. Today it employs three people.

Esther Mutesi

Esther Mutesi

Fashion Shop Owner · Kampala

Saved

UGX 600K

Earned at 10%

+UGX 96K

Advance at 3.5%

UGX 3M

Sarah M.

Sarah M.

Marketing Manager · Kampala

"I built my savings with Zimba Growth Savings and the returns are clear. When I needed an advance, my savings had already grown. It feels like a financial home, not a quick-cash app."

Saved UGX 600K
James Okello

James Okello

Content Creator · Mbale

"I saved consistently and qualified for a Zimba Advance when I needed equipment. Disbursed instantly, terms were clear. No surprises."

Advance UGX 5M
Grace Atim

Grace Atim

Software Developer · Remote

"Zimba focuses on what I've built in savings, not just paperwork. I appreciate the calm, transparent approach. My savings grow and I can access responsibly when needed."

Saved UGX 1.2M
Start earning today

Every day you wait is interest you're not earning.

Join for UGX 15,000. Start earning 10% p.a. on Growth Savings from day one. When you qualify, access an advance at 3.5% / mo with 0% processing fees.

No employment letter · No collateral · No hidden fees · Available on web and Android

Secure · Regulated cooperative · Member-owned · Uganda

Get in touch

Questions about membership, savings, or Zimba Advance? WhatsApp, email, or the form below.

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Address

Kira, Kampala, Uganda

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