{"type":"document","data":{"id":"a3e211a6-ce50-47bb-9eea-00ad583fe7e9","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2026-02-10T16:43:16.250+01:00","contentType":"onecms:productPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"Looking to borrow a small amount You can start from 2,500 euros with an ING Personal Loan. Need a lower amount? Check your options for an overdraft on your current account or an ING credit card and choose what works best for you."},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"productHeader","legalBanner":{"image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/bfc47636-d002-461a-b209-589beaaa7596/Group-7","type":"image","width":46,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/3f5c0b274ee863ed/original/Group-7.svg","extension":"svg"},"body":"Let op! Geld lenen kost geld","headerBannerType":"headerBannerType","componentStyle":"default"},"coreHeader":{"body":"Sometimes you just need a small amount of money temporarily. At ING, there are 3 ways you can borrow. Check below to see how each option works.","headerImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/fb0243db-3ebb-4366-b304-5b13c9344bf8/portrait-of-young-woman-standing-on-street","type":"image","width":7250,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/27a77416c8587fff/original/portrait-of-young-woman-standing-on-street.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"title":"Borrowing money: small amount","subtitle":"How does it work at ING?"},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/loans","text":"Borrowing money"}}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"What do we mean by a small amount?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>€50, €100, €500, €1,000…? What&apos;s a small amount for some is a lot of money for others. No matter how high or low your loan amount, we believe it&apos;s important that you can borrow money responsibly. </span></span></span></p>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/particulier/lenen/informatie-over-lenen/zorgeloos-lenen","text":"Everything about borrowing with peace of mind"}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"When is borrowing a small amount useful?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>Borrowing a small amount can be useful if you have a specific goal and cannot or do not want to use your savings for it.</span></span></span></p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Borrowing a small amount at ING"},{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"medium","title":"ING Personal loan","link":{"url":"/en/personal/loans/our-loans/personal-loan"},"checkMarkList":["From € 2500","Fixed term","Fixed interest rate"]},{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"medium","title":"ING Credit card","link":{"url":"/en/personal/payments/creditcards"},"checkMarkList":["Limit up to €1,000","Linked to your ING Current Account","No interest when paid in full each month"]},{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"medium","title":"ING Overdraft","link":{"url":"/en/personal/loans/our-loans/overdraft"},"checkMarkList":["Limit starting from €250","Only available with an ING Current Account","Variable interest rate"]}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Spotlight: Personal loan"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>You can apply for a <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/loans/our-loans/personal-loan\">personal loan</a> starting from €2,500. No matter the size of your loan:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span>The full amount is paid into your account at once.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>During your application, you choose your preferred term from the available options.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>You repay a fixed amount every month until the loan is fully paid off.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>Your monthly payment consists of principal plus interest.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>You can make extra repayments at any time without penalty.</span></span></span></span></li></ul>"}},{"componentType":"accordion","accordionList":[{"title":"Prefer the shortest possible term?","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>One of our favorable conditions is that you can always repay early without extra charges. For example: if your Personal Loan runs for 36 months, you can shorten it by making additional repayments.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>In general: the shorter the term, the lower the total cost you pay less interest and finish repaying sooner.</span></span></span></p>"}}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Borrowing a small amount: how to apply"},{"componentType":"applicationProcess","steps":{"title":"Get a loan in 3 steps","stepList":[{"title":"Explore your options","body":"Fill out our loan guide to get an indication of the interest rate and costs. Please review all the information carefully.","textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/loans/what-does-borrowing-cost","text":"Get a cost estimate"}},{"title":"Request a quote","body":"If you'd like to know exactly how much your loan will cost and how much you can borrow, request a free quote. No strings attached.","textLink":{"url":"https://mijn.ing.nl/banking/loans/personal-loan-apply","text":"Apply for a personal loan"}},{"title":"Agree to the terms","body":"If you accept our offer, let us know in My ING and send us the required documents (if applicable). We usually open your loan immediately afterwards."}]}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Frequently Asked Questions"},{"componentType":"accordion","accordionList":[{"title":"Is borrowing a small amount expensive?","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>Borrowing money costs money. If you choose a personal loan, the cost depends on:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span>the loan amount</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>the term</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>the interest rate</span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/loans/information-about-borrowing/interest-rate-of-a-personal-loan\">We determine your interest rate based on your personal situation</a>, your purpose for the loan, the loan amount, home ownership, and your risk profile.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Good to know: A small loan can be relatively expensive. Try saving first wherever possible for example with <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/savings/round-up-and-save\">Round up &amp; Save</a>. If you don’t have enough saved and you need to pay for something important, then borrowing a small amount may be an option.</span></span></span></p>"}},{"title":"Can I borrow a small amount without BKR registration?","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>All banks and lenders must report loans or credit limits above €250 and lasting longer than 1 month to BKR. This is called a positive BKR registration.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Keep in mind:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span>A Personal Loan starts at €2,500 → we must report this to BKR.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>ING overdraft up to €250 is not reported. Limits of €500, €1,000 and €2,000 are reported.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span>Your monthly credit card spending is fully deducted from your ING Current Account, so credit cards are not registered as loans at BKR.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Good to know:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span>If you always pay on time, then your BKR registration stays positive.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>Only payment arrears lead to a negative registration, which may affect future loans or mortgages.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>Once your personal loan is fully repaid or your overdraft or credit card is closed we deregister them at BKR.</span></span></span></span></li></ul>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/loans/information-about-borrowing/bkr","text":"BKR registration: what & how"}]},{"title":"What is a payday loan?","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span>A payday loan lets you borrow smaller amounts quickly and for a short period usually from a few tens to a few hundred euros.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Important:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span>Loans with a term shorter than 1 month do not fall under consumer credit laws. These laws exist to protect you.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span>The costs of payday loans can be significantly higher than those of normal credit providers.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span>So be cautious even if it’s “only” for a small amount.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>ING does not offer payday loans.</span></span></span></p>"}}]},{"componentType":"linkList","iconTitle":{"title":"Want to know more about borrowing money?"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/loans/how-much-money-can-i-borrow","text":"How much can I borrow?"},{"url":"/en/personal/loans/our-loans/overdraft","text":"Overdraft"},{"url":"/en/personal/loans/what-does-borrowing-cost","text":"Borrowing money cost"},{"url":"/en/personal/loans","text":"Borrowing money"},{"url":"/en/personal/loans/information-about-borrowing/bkr","text":"Borrowing and the BKR"},{"url":"/particulier/lenen/onze-leningen/doorlopend-krediet","text":"Revolving credit (Dutch only)"},{"url":"/en/personal/loans/your-goals/car-loan","text":"Borrow money for a car"},{"url":"/en/personal/loans/your-goals/energy-saving-renovation","text":"Sustainability loan"}]}]}}}