Laina Finance
OperatingBuy now, pay later and device financing platform for Tanzanian employees, subscribers and small business owners.
- BNPL
- Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
- Founded 2018
- lainafinance.co.tz ↗
- Employees
- 11-50
About Laina Finance
Laina Finance is a Dar es Salaam-based embedded finance company offering flexible payment options at the point of purchase. Its products include checkout loans, device financing for electronics, insurance premium financing and instant cash loans for government and private sector employees, mobile network subscribers and business owners.
The company works through a reseller network across Tanzania, including Vodacom shops, and says it serves more than 19,500 customers with over 450 resellers and 30 partner businesses. Customers can check their loan limit and credit score online, and resellers use a dedicated portal. Laina also operates in Rwanda.
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Frequently asked about Laina Finance
- Where is Laina Finance based and when was it founded?
- Laina Finance is headquartered in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and was founded in 2018.
- What sector is Laina Finance in?
- Laina Finance operates in BNPL, FinTech and Lending.
