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1. Requirements and Documents
Loan approval: What are the requirements?
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The main requirement is that you are at least 18 years old and currently employed. Loan approval is based on a review of your personal information and in accordance with the Consumer Credit Act (CCA) and Cembra’s internal guidelines. Loans must not be granted if they would lead to over-indebtedness (legal disclosure according to Art. 3 UCA).
Required documents: What do I need to submit?expand_more
To process your financing request, we need:
a completed loan application
your most recent payslip
a copy of one of the following valid ID documents: passport, identity card, driver’s license
For non-Swiss nationals: a copy of your residence permit
We may contact you if additional documents are needed, such as proof of your housing situation, employment status, financial situation, or past or current loans.
2. Terms and Conditions
Interest rates and costs: What are they?
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We offer interest rates between 5.95% and 9.95%. Your exact rate is based on your creditworthiness and will be determined after a detailed review. The total cost of the loan depends on the loan amount, term, and interest rate. Use our personal loan calculator for more details.
Issuance fee: Does Cembra charge a fee?
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No. Opening a Personal Loan or Personal Loan Plus is free of charge.
3. Disbursement and Repayment
Disbursement: When will I receive the loan?
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If your financing request is approved, we will send you a personalized offer. After you return the signed offer, the approved amount will be transferred to your account following the legally required 14-business-day waiting period.
First installment: When is my first payment due?
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In most cases, the first installment is due one month after disbursement (on the 1st of the month). You’ll find the exact date in your loan agreement.
Outstanding balance: How can I check my remaining loan amount?
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You can check your outstanding balance by contacting your customer advisor, calling 044 439 54 50 , or visiting a Cembra branch .
Flexible repayment: Can I repay flexibly?
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Yes. You can make additional payments or repay your loan in full at any time – free of charge.
4. Contract Changes
Increase loan amount: Can I increase my loan during the term?
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Yes. Increasing your loan is generally possible depending on your financial situation. For more details, please contact your customer advisor or submit an online loan application .
5. Protection and Privacy
Protection in case of illness or unemployment: What happens if I get sick or lose my job?
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Privacy: Will my employer be informed?
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No. We treat your request with strict confidentiality.
6. Taxes
Tax deduction: Can I deduct loan interest from my taxes?
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Private individuals can deduct interest payments from their income tax. You will automatically receive an annual interest statement.
7. Cembra App
Registration: How do I register for the Cembra App?
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After signing a new personal loan or financing agreement, you’ll receive a registration letter for the Cembra App. If you can’t find it or it has expired, you can request a new one at cembra.ch/app .
Benefits: What are the advantages?
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The Cembra App gives you 24/7 access to your contract details and recent transactions. You’ll also find payment information for your monthly installment and your interest statement for tax purposes. You can update your contact details directly in the app:
Cembra App profile (top right on the home screen)
No access: Why can’t I access the app?
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Once your outstanding payments are settled, your access to the Cembra App will be restored.
Update contact details: How do I do that?
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You can update your email address, mobile number, and postal address in: Cembra App profile (top right on the home screen)
Registration letter not received or invalid: What can I do?
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