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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Pickle, comparing finance, cashback, security and the application process.

Last updated: July 2026

Yes. Pickle is completely free for customers. You can compare finance offers without paying any application or comparison fees.

If your finance is successfully approved and paid out, Pickle may receive a commission from the lender. We use part of that commission to reward qualifying customers with cashback.

Qualifying customers receive cashback once their finance has successfully paid out and Pickle has received commission from the participating lender, subject to our cashback terms.

Cashback is paid after your finance has been paid out and Pickle has received commission from the participating lender.

Yes. Your information is encrypted and handled using industry best practices. We only share the information required to obtain finance offers from participating lenders.

Submitting an application through Pickle does not automatically affect your credit score. Individual lenders may perform credit assessments during their approval process.

Many applications receive responses quickly, although approval times vary depending on the lender and the complexity of the application.

Pickle works with participating banks and approved finance providers across South Africa. Our lender network continues to grow.

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