About Ankele
Our Mission
Ankele exists to provide accessible, fair, and transparent short-term credit to South Africans who need it most. We believe that financial services should be simple, fast, and available to everyone - not just those with perfect credit scores or fancy bank accounts.
What We Do
Through our AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot, we make it possible to apply for and receive short-term credit without complicated paperwork, long queues, or intimidating bank branches. Just a simple chat on the app you already use every day.
Why WhatsApp?
Over 90% of South African smartphone users have WhatsApp. By meeting you where you are, we remove barriers and make financial access as easy as sending a message to a friend. No new apps to download, no accounts to create - just chat and get the help you need.
Company Information
Trading Name: Ankele
Legal Entity: Ankele Co Za (Pty) Ltd
Registration Number: 2025/455900/07
NCR Registration: NCRP22741
Registered Address:
Paulshof 914, Milcliff Road
Paulshof, Gauteng
2191
South Africa
VAT Number: 4520323421
Regulatory Compliance
Ankele operates in full compliance with South African financial regulations, including:
- National Credit Act (NCA)
- National Credit Regulator (NCR) guidelines
- Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
- Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA)
- Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
Contact Us
Email: hello@ankele.co.za