Serving our cooperators since 1995

Save regularly. Borrow wisely. Repay promptly.

Sonel Workers Credit Union (SOWOCCUL) is a member-owned microfinance cooperative — now open to investors and cooperators from the public, not just SONEL staff. We help you save with confidence and access fair, affordable credit through Deductions at Source plus Express Savings.

30 yrs
Serving cooperators since 1995
Licensed MFI
COBAC · MINFI · CEMAC · NCC
6
Branches · HQ in Limbe
Our mission

Improving our members’ lives, together

Our credit union’s mission is to sustainably improve the living conditions of its members, the general public and their communities, based on a system of mutual solidarity. We offer accessible, efficient microfinance services adapted to local needs.

Every year we hold a General Assembly to adopt key resolutions, ensure good governance and assess the sustainability of our business.

SOWOCCUL — 100% Deductions at Source Credit Union · Category 1 MFI
Products and services

Everything we offer our members

A full range of cooperative financial services — from shares and savings to loans, payments and financial counselling.

  • Members’ actions (shares)
  • Member savings and deposits
  • Main loans to members
  • New members’ loans
  • School fees loans to members
  • Special savings (loans within savings)
  • Members’ overdraft / salary account
  • Consortium loans to sponsor SOCADEL subcontractors
  • Involvement of members as shareholders of their company
  • Payment of members’ yearly dividends after the AGM
  • Retirement — NSIF / MURCAS services
  • Member transactions via the Eneo visa card
  • Telephone payment conveniences for members
  • Clearing of members’ cheques
  • Financial counselling
  • SMS service for financial information
  • Account online consultation
  • Members’ blocked savings and advance dividend payments
Upfront dividend payment package

Take a long-term loan

With any upfront anticipated 100% principal repayment, benefit from a 100% loan interest waiver for the entire outstanding period.

Save regularly. Borrow wisely. Repay promptly.

NB: With withholding tax from 50 million FCFA.

Amount range (FCFA)Rate offered
5 000 000 – 50 000 0003.5%
50 000 001 – 100 000 0004.0%
100 000 001 – 150 000 0004.3%
150 000 001 – 200 000 0004.8%
200 000 001 – 250 000 0005.0%
250 000 001 – 300 000 0005.3%
300 000 001 – 350 000 0005.5%
350 000 001 – 400 000 0005.8%
450 000 001 – 500 000 0006.0%
Our partners and regulators
SOCADEL ENEO Dibamba Power (DPDC) Kribi Power (KPDC) MTN MURCAS Energy of Cameroon
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Get in touch

Visit or contact us

Limbe, South-West Region, Cameroon
+237 600 000 000 · members@sowoccul.cm
Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm · Closed Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

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