Loan Requirements

At Zebra Loans, we know it can be difficult to plan for small emergencies. Whether it’s urgent car repairs, emergency dental work or you want to take advantage of an early payment discount, Zebra can help you.

You may be eligible for a cash loan between $100 – $1,000, even if you have bad credit. Our criteria requires you to be in ongoing employment and earn over $400 per week net. Your income must not derive from benefits, self employment, your pension, or disability benefit.

In order to qualify for a Zebra Loan, you will need to meet the following criteria:

You need to be at least 18 years of age
You need to live in New Zealand
You need to be earning at least $400 net pay per week
You need to be in permanent employment (as an employee of that company)
You need to have an active bank account (for at least one pay cycle)
Your pay needs to be electronically transferred into your bank account regularly
You need to have access to a computer
You need to have an active email address so Zebra can communicate with you via email
You need to own a mobile phone -this way we can also communicate by text which includes sending you a verification code (a security feature of our service) so you can complete your application
You need to complete the online application

If this is your first time using Zebra you will be required to provide ID.

If you are providing a NZ driver’s license you will be able to enter those details on the online application form. Please ensure you provide both the Driver’s License Number (5a) and the Version Number (5b). If you do not have a driver’s license you must supply one of the following (a scanned copy will suffice):

NZ passport – can be current or expired within the last 2 years, but cannot be cancelled, defaced or mutilated
Overseas passport (must be current)
NZ Refugee Travel Document
NZ Emergency Travel Document
NZ Firearms License

Send a copy to our office at loans@zebraloans.co.nz. Please quote your application number in the subject.

You must provide one form of primary non-photo ID and one form of supporting photo ID. These can be:

Primary non-photo ID
NZ Full Birth Certificate
Foreign Citizenship Certificate
Foreign Birth Certificate

AND one of the following:

Supporting photo ID
International Driving Permit
HANZ 18+ Card
NZ Educational Institute issued card – only a local NZ Education Institute issued card, from the local region

Should you apply if you already have debt?

If you are already in debt, we would advise you not to take out a Zebra loan. This will only increase your financial responsibilities. You should talk to the Citizens Advice Bureau or go to sorted.org.nz for budgeting advice.