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PUBLIC
BANK OF GHANA
NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
NOTICE NO.BG/GOV/SEC/2026/25
NOTICE TO ALL LICENSED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE
GENERAL PUBLIC
UNLICENSED DIGITAL CREDIT SERVICES PROVIDERS
Reference is made to the notice from the Bank of Ghana on unlicensed Digital
Credit Services Providers (DCSPs) - NOTICE NO.BG/GOV/SEC/2026/22. The
Bank has observed the continued operation of entities providing digital loans to
the Ghanaian public through digital channels without the requisite licence or
authorisation from the Bank of Ghana. Such activities are conducted in
contravention of the Directive for Digital Credit Service Providers in Ghana
(September 2025) published under Notice No. BG/GOV/SEC/2025/30 and
other relevant laws.
The Bank wishes to inform the public that the following mobile loan applications
are operating without the requisite licence or authorisation from the Bank of
Ghana:
NO NAME OF LOAN APP
1 Adamfo Loan
2 Agyapacredit
3 Amanfi Loan
4 Arco Cash
5 Aya lend
6 Bucks Now
7 CediGo
8 CGrab
9 DumboCash
10 FCash
NO NAME OF LOAN APP
11 Gh Loans
12 GH Loans pro
13 Hasty Credit
14 Newgry Money Tree
15 Omanpesa
16 PoPoCedi
17 Ready Money
18 Sika Tap
19 Sikapa Loan
20 Zigwe Loan
The Bank reiterates that the operations of the entities constitute significant
violations of customer data privacy, consumer protection, and established
regulatory standards.
PUBLIC
PUBLIC
BANK OF GHANA
NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
NOTICE NO.BG/GOV/SEC/2026/25
NOTICE TO ALL LICENSED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE
GENERAL PUBLIC
UNLICENSED DIGITAL CREDIT SERVICES PROVIDERS
Reference is made to the notice from the Bank of Ghana on unlicensed Digital
Credit Services Providers (DCSPs) - NOTICE NO.BG/GOV/SEC/2026/22. The
Bank has observed the continued operation of entities providing digital loans to
the Ghanaian public through digital channels without the requisite licence or
authorisation from the Bank of Ghana. Such activities are conducted in
contravention of the Directive for Digital Credit Service Providers in Ghana
(September 2025) published under Notice No. BG/GOV/SEC/2025/30 and
other relevant laws.
The Bank wishes to inform the public that the following mobile loan applications
are operating without the requisite licence or authorisation from the Bank of
Ghana:
NO NAME OF LOAN APP
1 Adamfo Loan
2 Agyapacredit
3 Amanfi Loan
4 Arco Cash
5 Aya lend
6 Bucks Now
7 CediGo
8 CGrab
9 DumboCash
10 FCash
NO NAME OF LOAN APP
11 Gh Loans
12 GH Loans pro
13 Hasty Credit
14 Newgry Money Tree
15 Omanpesa
16 PoPoCedi
17 Ready Money
18 Sika Tap
19 Sikapa Loan
20 Zigwe Loan
The Bank reiterates that the operations of the entities constitute significant
violations of customer data privacy, consumer protection, and established
regulatory standards.
The Bank of Ghana will continue to collaborate with relevant state institutions
to identify, investigate, and take appropriate enforcement action against such
entities in order to safeguard consumers and uphold the integrity and stability
of the financial sector.
The general public is therefore strongly advised not to engage with unlicensed
loan providers, Banks, Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDIs), and
Payment Service Providers (PSPs) are also cautioned against facilitating or
processing transactions on behalf of unlicensed loan providers.
Members of the public who become aware of the activities of unlicensed loan
providers are encouraged to report them to the Bank of Ghana at:
The Head
Fintech and Innovation Department
Bank of Ghana
The Bank Square
42 Castle Road
Ridge, Accra
Tel: +233 30 273 9650
Email: fintech@bog.gov.gh / digitalcredit@bog.gov.gh
Website: www.bog.gov.gh
All Stakeholders are advised to take note.
(SGD.)
Aimee Vyda Quashie (MS.)
THE SECRETARY OF THE BANK
3RD AUGUST, 2026
PUBLIC
DIGITAL
CREDIT
PROVIDERS
BANK OF GHANA
EST. 1957
BUSINESS / FINANCE
BANK OF GHANA (BOG)
WARNS PUBLIC AGAINST
20 UNLICENSED DIGITAL
CREDIT PROVIDERS
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