Most of us constantly run to Fuliza when we do not have enough money in our MPESA but get disappointed by the lender’s small limit. So, today, I’ll share tips on how to increase Fuliza limit.
Organically, you can increase your Fuliza limit by transacting with Fuliza often, using MPESA and Safaricom services continually, repaying Fuliza in time, and staying away from CRB blacklisting.
Usually, the Fuliza limit for new customers is always small, mostly Ksh 500. Realistically, there isn’t much to do with Ksh 500.
So, what if your limit was Ksh 4,000? I’m sure you would love that!
Well, I’m going to share with you tips I’ve used and some I’ve learned from other people that can improve your MPESA Fuliza limit.
Naturally, Safaricom reviews Fuliza limits after three months. So, you can grow your limit organically within three months, as I’ll share. But if three months seem like forever, you should try the hack way, which I’ll also share.
But first, what is Fuliza?
Some people assume that Fuliza is a loan service. Spoiler alert! It’s not.
Fuliza is an overdraft service that NCBA bank offers through Mpesa. The service allows you to complete MPESA transactions, including sending money and paying bills, when you don’t have enough money in your MPESA wallet.
You can opt into Fuliza by dialing *234#. After that, select the Fuliza option and follow the steps that ensue.
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How to Increase Fuliza Limit from Zero Organically
Safaricom recommends several tips that you can use to increase your Fuliza limit naturally.
Since Safaricom reviews Fuliza limits after three months, following these tips could help you get a higher limit in 3 months or increase your limit from zero.
The tips include:
1. Transact with Fuliza Often
According to Safaricom, you can grow your Fuliza naturally by transacting with the service. So, even if you don’t want to borrow from the overdraft service, sometimes it helps to use it to pay a few bills.
To Safaricom, that shows you are loyal to the service. So, they are likely to improve your limit.
2. Continue Using MPESA and Safaricom Services
Another recommendation by Safaricom is to continue using MPESA and Safaricom services. So, it’s not just about staying loyal to Fuliza but Safaricom as a whole.
So, continue buying airtime from MPESA, calling and texting using Safaricom, borrowing and paying Okoa Jahazi, among other services available to Safaricom users.
3. Repay Your Fuliza On Time
If you want to enjoy a Fuliza increase, you must pay your Fuliza loan before the due date. Even better, do it earlier. Doing so builds trust with the provider, and as a result, you will likely receive a higher limit.
Remember, Fuliza gives you a 30-day period to repay all your outstanding balances. That’s enough tie to pay them back and probably borrow again.
Remember, Safaricom will lose trust in you if you fail to pay the amount in time. And if that’s the case, then you may lose your limit. But since they claim to be understanding, they promise to restore your limit after you pay the money together with the interests that build up every day.
But if you ask me, the interests can be hefty. So, it’s best to pay the loan in time.
4. Stay Away from CRB
Lastly, you can increase your Fuliza limit organically by staying away from the credit marshal, CRB.
While having Fuliza doesn’t forbid you from borrowing from other lenders, especially using the best loan apps in Kenya, you could fail to improve your limit if the lenders blacklist you. Or worse, you could lose your limit entirely.
So, try to pay the other lenders in time to keep a clean record with the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
How to Increase Fuliza Limit the Hack Way
Let’s face it; three months can be a long time to wait for your Fuliza limit to grow naturally. How about you catapult everything. These two secrets can help you achieve that in the shortest time possible:
5. Opt-Out and then Into Fuliza
Yes! You heard that right. You can quit Fuliza and then recede. Let me say that three things can happen here:
- One, Safaricom may lower your limit, which is the worst scenario
- Two, Safaricom may restore your previous limit, which doesn’t make sense, given that your goal is a higher limit
- Three, Safaricom may improve your limit, which is the most probable scenario
So, what if Safaricom lowers your limit, or it gets to zero?
Ordinarily, you would panic in such a case. But from experience, that’s not a major blow. You can try opting out and opting in again. The chances are that you’ll get a higher limit than what you had previously.
If you are wondering How to Opt Out of Fuliza, here are your options:
Option 1 – Through USSD
If you are using a Kabambe phone or if you don’t have the MySafaricom app on your phone, you can follow these steps:
- Dial *234# on your phone
- Select the Fuliza option
- Scroll down to opt out
After you are through with the steps, you will receive a message from Mpesa, regretting seeing you leave.
Option 2 – Through MySafaricom App
You can also download the MySafaricom app from Google Play or the Apple Store and install it on your phone.
Then, you can follow these steps to opt-out from Fuliza:
- Log into the app
- Choose the Mpesa option
- Click on Fuliza Mpesa
- Select the opt-out option
If all goes well, you will likely receive a higher and new Fuliza limit once you opt in.
6. The 1000 Technique
This is a pretty new trick that I recently learned. Well, if your loan limit is below Ksh 1,000, you can try this trick.
Here’s how it goes:
- Activate Mshwari on your phone
- Deposit Ksh 1,000 on your phone
- Move it into Mshwari and back as often as you can
According to some users, that helps boost your limit within a short period. The advantage is that it also increases your Mshwari limit since you’ll be using the service.
How to Fuliza Mpesa Loan
The process on how to Fuliza MPESA is straightforward. But first, you must have an active Mpesa account and a registered Safaricom line that must have been in use for the past six months.
Here’s how to opt into Fuliza services:
- Dial *234# on your phone
- Choose Fuliza Mpesa
- Select the Opt-in option
Alternatively, you can use the MySafaricom app if you have a smartphone and follow the steps below:
- Log in to MySafaricom app
- Select Mpesa option
- Click on Fuliza Mpesa and opt-in
Once you opt into the Fuliza service, Mpesa will allocate you with a limit. Remember, you can only Fuliza within your limit.
How to Check Fuliza Limit
Here’s how to check your Fuliza limit:
- Dial *234# on your phone
- Select ‘Fuliza Mpesa’
- Opt for ‘Check My Limit’
How to Repay Fuliza Loan
Repaying your Fuliza loan is easy. You need to deposit money into your Mpesa wallet or receive money. Fuliza Mpesa automatically deducts your outstanding balance once the money enters your account.
Put in mind that Fuliza charges daily fees on all their limits. So, if you get an increase in your limit, it also means that you will pay more on your daily fee.
Below are the latest charges for the various MPESA Fuliza limits:
| Fuliza Amount | Old Daily Fee | New Daily Fee |
| Ksh 0 – Ksh 100 | Ksh 0 | Ksh 0 |
| Ksh 101 – Ksh 500 | Ksh 5 | Free for the 1st 3 days (Ksh 2.50 thereafter) |
| Ksh 501 – Ksh 1,000 | Ksh 10 | Free for the 1st 3 days (Ksh 5 thereafter) |
| Ksh 1,001 – Ksh 1,500 | Ksh 20 | Ksh 18 |
| Ksh 1,501 -Ksh 2,500 | Ksh 25 | Ksh 20 |
| Ksh 2,500 – Ksh 70,000 | Ksh 30 | Ksh 25 |
How to Check Fuliza Balance
Usually, Safaricom indicates your Fuliza balance in the confirmation message every time you transact using Fuliza. Alternatively, you can dial *234#, opt for Fuliza Mpesa and then ‘Check My Balance.’
People Also Ask
1. How Do I Increase My Fuliza Limit?
You can get a higher Fuliza limit if you transact more using Mpesa, repay your loans on time, or else, you can opt out of the service and opt-in again.
2. Can Both Of My Safaricom Lines Receive An Increase In The Fuliza Limit?
Every registered line with an active Mpesa account though bearing the same name, is treated independently. So, each of your mobile lines can qualify for a Fuliza increase.
3. Is It Possible to Withdraw My Fuliza Limit?
It’s not possible to withdraw money from Fuliza Mpesa. The only way to use Fuliza is by sending money or paying bills through Lipa na Mpesa when your Mpesa account balance is insufficient.
4. Does Fuliza Penalize Late Repayments?
Yes! Fuliza penalizes you if you fail to pay your loan on time. You won’t access your Fuliza balance if you fail to pay the withstanding Fuliza loan within 30 days.
However, Fuliza will restore your loan limit once you fully settle the balance.
5. How Do I Become Eligible for Fuliza Mpesa?
All you need to qualify for a Fuliza loan is to possess an active Mpesa account and a registered Safaricom line that must have been in use for the past six months. The more you use MPESA and Safaricom services, the likelier you’ll get a higher Fuliza limit.
6. What MPESA Transactions Can I Perform with Fuliza?
Fuliza allows you to pay bills through Lipa na Mpesa and send money when you don’t have enough money in your account.
Also Read: How To Buy Airtime from Fuliza
Conclusion
Above is how to increase Fuliza limit. As stated, you must transact more using your Mpesa, pay your loans earlier, and stay away from the credit sheriff, CRB.
If you do all the above without Fuliza increasing your limit, you can opt out of the service and opt in again.