{
  "id": 1373730,
  "title": "FCMB raises instant loan limit amid credit demand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/fcmb-raises-instant-loan-limit-amid-credit-demand",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-16T23:38:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fcmb-raises-instant-loan-limit-amid-credit-demand/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has raised the limit on its FastCash instant loan to N500,000, expanding the amount of funds eligible customers can access for unexpected expenses and other short-term financial needs. This increased limit can be utilized 24/7 through the FCMB Mobile App and by dialing 32911#. Unlike traditional loans, FastCash provides credit without requiring collateral, paperwork, or a guarantor. Customers can apply digitally, eliminating the need to visit a branch, as the bank stated in a recent press release. Eligibility is determined by customers' transaction activity, with a minimum requirement of maintaining an FCMB account for at least three months. Returning customers may also benefit from repayment periods of up to 90 days. Tunji Lamidi, Divisional Head of Personal Banking at FCMB, explained that the higher loan limit addresses the urgent need for convenient short-term financing. \"Financial challenges can emerge unexpectedly, and customers increasingly anticipate their banks to respond with equal speed,\" Lamidi stated. \"By raising the FastCash limit to N500,000, we empower eligible customers with more flexibility to address such needs through familiar channels, without the hassle of paperwork or a trip to the bank.\" Furthermore, customers who have not fully utilized their maximum eligible loan amount can apply for a FastCash top-up, contingent on eligibility. This enhancement aligns with FCMB's commitment to streamline everyday banking and credit access through digital platforms, offering customers increased flexibility to manage their finances via the FCMB Mobile App and USSD banking services.",
  "summary": "FCMB increases its FastCash instant loan limit to N500,000, offering customers quick access to funds without collateral. Learn more about the FCMB FastCash Read More: https://punchng.com/fcmb-raises-instant-loan-limit-amid-credit-demand/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "FCMB raises instant loan limit amid credit demand",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/fcmb-raises-instant-loan-limit-amid-credit-demand-1374984",
        "published": "2026-08-16T23:48:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}