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Access Bank Youth Loan

Access Bank Plc · Bank / Financial Institution
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Access Bank Youth Loan — Access Bank Plc

Quick answer

Is it real?
Yes. This is a real programme run by Access Bank Plc. GrantPilot checked its official page on 7 November 2026.
Status
Open (no fixed deadline, or applications accepted on a rolling basis).
What you can get
Up to ₦10,000,000
Who can apply
Aged 21–40 (see the full list below)
How to apply
Directly to Access Bank Plc on their official page (accessbankplc.com). Applying is free: never pay anyone to apply or to "release" funds.

GrantPilot does not give out this funding; Access Bank Plc does. We help you find it, check it is real and get ready to apply.

About this opportunity

Access Bank lends up to ₦10 million at 17% p.a. to entrepreneurs aged 21–40 for business expansion and working capital, with no collateral required and cashflow-based assessment.

Designed for young entrepreneurs aged 21–40. Offers affordable financing up to ₦10 million at 17% p.a. for business expansion and working capital. No collateral required; available to new and existing customers with flexible cashflow-based assessment.

Who can apply

  • Aged 21–40
  • Business registered with CAC
  • Minimum 6 months of bank statements
  • Valid BVN/NIN
  • Business address and proof of operation
  • New or existing Access Bank customers

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Full eligibility wording from the listing

Age 21–40; business registration (CAC); minimum 6 months bank statements; no collateral required; BVN/NIN; business address and operation proof.

Documents you will need

  • CAC business registration certificate
  • 6 months of bank statements
  • BVN or NIN
  • Proof of business address and operation

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How to apply, step by step

  1. Open or use an existing Access Bank account
  2. Prepare your CAC registration, 6 months bank statements, BVN/NIN, and proof of business address and operation
  3. Contact Access Bank SME Care on 09040478571, call +234 201-2712005-7 or +234 201-2802500, or email EBCare1@accessbankplc.com to discuss your application
  4. Submit your documents and allow the bank to assess your cashflow
  5. Once approved, receive your funds and begin repayment on the agreed schedule
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How applications are selected

Access Bank assesses your application based on cashflow rather than collateral. The bank will review your 6 months of bank statements to understand your business income and ability to repay. You can apply as a new customer, so existing banking history with Access Bank is not required. The bank states no specific timeline, but you should expect assessment to take several weeks.

What reviewers look for

  • Clean, consistent bank statements over 6 months are critical—they replace collateral in the lending decision
  • Proof that your business is operating and generating cashflow matters more than assets
  • Being within the 21–40 age bracket is a hard requirement; if you are outside this range, you are ineligible
  • A formal CAC registration is mandatory; informal or unregistered businesses cannot qualify
  • The minimum loan is ₦1 million; requests below this will not be considered

Frequently asked questions

Do I need collateral?

No. Access Bank approves this loan without collateral, using your cashflow as the basis for assessment.

What is the interest rate?

17% per annum, fixed for the life of the loan.

How much can I borrow?

Minimum ₦1 million, maximum ₦10 million.

Do I have to be an existing Access Bank customer?

No. The loan is available to both new and existing customers.

How long do I have to repay?

The sources do not specify a repayment tenor. Contact the bank directly to confirm the term options for your loan amount.

Guide written from the official programme page on 7 November 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.

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