Last verified: 12 October 2026 against RBI’s list of Digital Lending Apps (as on 5 October 2026), RBI’s list of registered NBFCs and Upwards’s Google Play listing.
Short answer: Yes. Upwards appears on RBI’s list of Digital Lending Apps (DLAs), reported by its lender Lendingkart Finance Ltd, an RBI-regulated NBFC. Your loan agreement and credit report will show the lender’s name, not the app’s.
Upwards at a glance
| Detail | What the official sources say |
|---|---|
| On RBI’s DLA list | Yes (checked 5 Oct 2026) |
| Lender | Lendingkart Finance Ltd |
| Platforms reported to RBI | Android, Web |
| Google Play | com.goupwards – 50 lakh+ installs, rated 2.8 |
| Loan amount (as disclosed) | – |
| APR (as disclosed) | 16% to 36% |
| Tenure (as disclosed) | 6 to 36 months |
| Processing fee (as disclosed) | up to 4% + GST |
Rates are the ranges Upwards publishes in its Play listing. Your actual rate and fees are in your Key Fact Statement (KFS); always check it before accepting.
Who is Upwards’s lender?
Upwards lends through Lendingkart Finance Ltd. Here is what RBI’s registered NBFC list shows:
| Lender | Type | RBI layer | Registered in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lendingkart Finance Ltd | Investment and Credit Company | Middle | Mumbai |
You can check any of these, or any other finance company, in our RBI-registered NBFC list.
How to check your own loan in 3 minutes
- Open your loan agreement or KFS in the app and note the lender’s name.
- Match it to the lender above.
- Check your CIBIL or Experian report: the loan should appear under that lender’s name with the right amount.
Spot something wrong, like a loan you never took or a closed loan still showing as active? Raise it with the lender first. If it is not resolved within 30 days, you can escalate to the RBI Ombudsman at cms.rbi.org.in.
What could a Upwards loan cost?
An illustration using the highest APR Upwards discloses (36% a year): borrowing ₹20,000 over 12 months would mean an EMI of about ₹2,009 and total charges of about ₹4,111. Because APR already includes fees, this is a rough guide. Your actual cost is in the KFS Upwards must show you before you accept.
Compare it with other offers using our true-cost calculator and the APR vs interest rate guide.
Comparing Upwards with other lenders? See which personal loan offers fit your salary and existing EMIs.
Customer care and complaints
- First step: contact Upwards through in-app support or the grievance officer named on the lender’s website.
- Lender’s grievance officer: every RBI-regulated lender must publish one on its website.
- Not resolved in 30 days? Escalate to the RBI Integrated Ombudsman at cms.rbi.org.in.
- Harassment or fraud: report cyber fraud at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930. See your rights against loan app harassment.
Beware of fake “Upwards customer care” numbers on social media. Only use contacts inside the official app or website.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexSalary | Vivifi India Finance (P) Ltd | 1 crore+ | – | 20% to 70% |
| Olyv (SmartCoin) | Hari And Company Investments Madras Pvt. Ltd | 1 crore+ | – | 28.6% to 90% |
| L&T Finance PLANET | L&T Finance Ltd | 1 crore+ | – | 11% to 26% |
| FatakPay | Apollo Finvest (India) Ltd | 1 crore+ | ₹1,000 to ₹5 lakh | 15% to 78% |
| Fibe | Cholamandalam Investment And Finance Company Ltd | 1 crore+ | – | 18% |
| LazyPay | Payu Finance India Pvt. Ltd | 1 crore+ | – | 12% to 36% |
See all 1,041 apps in our RBI loan app list, or the apps for low credit score.
Frequently asked questions
Is Upwards RBI approved?
RBI does not “approve” apps, but regulated lenders must report the apps they use to RBI, and RBI publishes that list. Upwards is on it, reported by Lendingkart Finance Ltd, as of 5 October 2026.
Is Upwards safe to use?
Being on RBI’s list means a regulated lender is accountable for the loan. Read the KFS before you accept, borrow only what you can repay, and never share OTPs or your UPI PIN with anyone claiming to be from Upwards.
Why does my CIBIL report show a different company name?
Because the lender, not the app, reports your loan to credit bureaus. Match the name against the lender above.
Can I close a Upwards loan early?
Check the prepayment terms in your KFS. Under RBI’s digital lending rules, you can also exit a new loan during its cooling-off period by repaying the principal and proportionate APR, without penalty.
Change log
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | Page created. App on RBI’s DLA list; Play listing live; lender details checked against RBI’s NBFC list (30 June 2026). |
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