Welcome to the Credit
Association of South Africa (CASA)
Welcome to the Credit Association of South Africa (CASA) - The Home of Responsible Credit
We bring together ethical and professional credit providers to build a fair, sustainable, and inclusive credit industry.
Our Governance
CASA is a member-based, non-profit association governed by an Annual General Meeting, an elected Board, and specialised Board Committees. We are registered as a Section 21 Company (1996/001116/08), with MVB Auditors as our auditors and Nedbank as our official banking partner.
Our Story
The start of our journey as the trusted voice for responsible credit providers.
Foundation of MFSA
Founded in 1996, first known as Association for Microlenders (MLA), and then Microfinance South Africa (MFSA), we began as a trusted voice for microfinance providers. Over nearly three decades, we grew into South Africa’s largest representative body for non-bank credit providers.
A Growing Industry
From its microfinance roots, South Africa’s credit industry has become a dynamic ecosystem of innovation. Supported by technology, data, and forward-thinking service providers, it now drives access, inclusion, and opportunity nationwide.
Evolving with Purpose
In 2025, we evolved into the Credit Association of South Africa (CASA), reflecting a broader mandate and renewed purpose: to serve the entire credit industry.
Building the Future
We will continue to enable credit providers to thrive, while contributing to the growth of the South African economy.
30 Years of Service
CASA proudly celebrates 30 years of service - 3 decades of empowering credit providers, advancing financial inclusion, and strengthening South Africa’s credit industry.