We don't allow apps that expose users to deceptive or harmful financial products and services.
For the purposes of this policy, we consider financial products and services to be those related to the management or investment of money and cryptocurrencies, including personalized advice.
If your app contains or promotes financial products and services, you must comply with state and local regulations for any region or country that your app targets—for example, include specific disclosures required by local law.
Any app that contains any financial features must complete the Financial features declaration form within Play Console.
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Personal loansWe define personal loans as lending money from one individual, organization, or entity to an individual consumer on a nonrecurring basis, not for the purpose of financing purchase of a fixed asset or education. Personal loan consumers require information about the quality, features, fees, repayment schedule, risks, and benefits of loan products in order to make informed decisions about whether to undertake the loan.
Apps that provide personal loans, including but not limited to apps which offer loans directly, lead generators, and those who connect consumers with third-party lenders, must have the App Category set to “Finance” in Play Console and disclose the following information in the app metadata:
We do not allow apps that promote personal loans which require repayment in full in 60 days or less from the date the loan is issued (we refer to these as "short-term personal loans"). Exceptions to this policy will be considered for personal loan apps operating within countries where specific regulations explicitly permit such short-term lending practices under established legal frameworks. In these rare cases, exceptions will be evaluated in accordance with the applicable local laws and regulatory guidelines of the respective country. We must be able to establish a connection between your developer account and any provided licenses or documentation proving your ability to service personal loans. Additional information or documents may be requested to confirm your account is in compliance with all local laws and regulations. Personal loan apps, apps with the primary purpose of facilitating access to personal loans (for example, lead generators or facilitators), accessory loan apps (loan calculators, loan guides, etc.), and Earned Wage Access (EWA) apps are prohibited from accessing sensitive data, such as photos and contacts. The following permissions are prohibited:
Apps that utilize sensitive information or APIs are subject to additional restrictions and requirements. Please see the Permissions policy for additional information. High APR personal loansIn the United States, we do not allow apps for personal loans where the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is 36% or higher. Apps for personal loans in the United States must display their maximum APR, calculated consistently with the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). This policy applies to apps which offer loans directly, lead generators, and those who connect consumers with third-party lenders. Country specific requirementsPersonal loan apps targeting the listed countries must comply with additional requirements and provide supplementary documentation as part of the Financial features declaration within Play Console. You must, upon Google Play's request, provide additional information or documents relating to your compliance with the applicable regulatory and licensing requirements.
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