Methodology — how we evaluate financial products

Kreddo.pl applies a transparent methodology based on objective financial criteria. Rankings are created on the basis of product parameters (APR, fees, cashback), without affiliate remuneration influencing position. Data is updated every month.

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Our values

Kreddo.pl is an independent financial product comparison portal. Our mission is to help people make informed financial decisions through reliable comparisons, transparent rankings and financial education. We are guided by three principles:

Independence

Affiliate remuneration does not affect ranking position.

Transparency

We publish evaluation criteria and data sources.

Currency

Data is updated every month, and immediately when changes occur.

How we create rankings

Every ranking on Kreddo.pl is based on a multi-criteria scoring evaluation. Below we describe the methodology for each product category.

Loans and payday loans

We evaluate non-bank loans according to the following criteria:

1 APR 30%
Annual Percentage Rate, the main indicator of loan cost
2 Accessibility 20%
Borrower requirements, minimum age, documents
3 Disbursement speed 20%
Time from application to receipt of funds
4 Flexibility 15%
Option to extend, early repayment, range of amounts
5 Company credibility 15%
KNF registration, customer reviews, time on the market

Cash loans

1 APR 30%
Total loan cost per year
2 Nominal interest rate 20%
Base rate affecting the instalment amount
3 Commission 20%
One-off fee for granting the loan
4 Flexibility 15%
Range of amounts and periods, option for overpayments
5 Application process 15%
Online availability, decision time

Credit cards

1 Annual fee 25%
Annual cost of card ownership
2 Cashback 25%
Percentage of transaction value returned
3 Interest-free period 20%
Length of free purchase financing
4 Credit limit 15%
Maximum available amount
5 Additional benefits 15%
Insurance, loyalty programmes

Insurance

1 Scope of cover 30%
What is covered by the policy, what exclusions apply
2 Premium price 25%
Annual or monthly cost
3 Sum insured 20%
Maximum compensation amount
4 Claims handling 15%
Speed and quality of claim settlement
5 Customer reviews 10%
Average rating from trusted sources

Partner commission is not an evaluation criterion — rankings are based solely on the objective parameters described above.

Data sources

We obtain comparison data from the following sources:

  • Official websites of banks and lending companies
  • Fee and commission schedules published by financial institutions
  • General Insurance Conditions (GIC) of insurance companies
  • Register of lending institutions of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF)
  • Data from the National Bank of Poland (NBP) — interest rates, exchange rates
  • Data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) — inflation, average wages

Business model

Kreddo.pl earns through affiliate commissions. When a user clicks a link to a financial product and submits an application, we may receive remuneration from the financial institution.

Important

Affiliate remuneration does not affect product ranking position. Rankings are created solely on the basis of the objective parameters described above. Products for which we receive no remuneration may rank higher than partner products.

Editorial process

Every piece of content on Kreddo.pl goes through the following process:

  1. 1 Research Analysis of current offers, collection of data from official sources
  2. 2 Creation Writing by a financial expert
  3. 3 Verification Checking numerical and factual data
  4. 4 Publication Publishing on the site with the date of last update
  5. 5 Update Monthly review of data currency

Contact

If you have questions about our methodology or want to report outdated data, contact us via the contact form. We treat every report as a priority.

Kreddo.pl is operated by LuKas Holdings sp. z o.o. The service is informational in nature and is not a credit intermediary.

Często zadawane pytania

Is Kreddo.pl independent?

Yes. Kreddo.pl is an independent comparison portal. Our rankings are based on objective criteria, and affiliate remuneration does not affect ranking position. Affiliate revenue allows us to maintain the portal and deliver content for free.

How often do you update data?

We update financial product data every month. In the case of significant changes (e.g. a new offer, a change in interest rates) we update information within 1–3 business days. Every page includes the date of the last update.

Who creates content on Kreddo.pl?

Content is created by financial experts with experience in banking and insurance. Every article is fact-checked for accuracy and currency. Our editorial team monitors changes in the financial market on an ongoing basis.

Can I trust Kreddo.pl rankings?

Our rankings are created on the basis of the transparent methodology described on this page. We publish evaluation criteria and the weights of individual parameters. We do not accept fees for a higher position in the ranking.

How can I report an error in the data?

If you notice outdated or incorrect information, contact us via the contact form. We verify every report and update data within 1–2 business days.

kreddo.pl — loan and credit comparison in Poland

kreddo.pl is an independent financial product comparison service helping users make informed decisions about cash loans, online loans, personal accounts, savings accounts, deposits and mortgages in Poland. We compare offers from leading Polish banks — including PKO BP, Santander, mBank, ING, Alior Bank and BNP Paribas — displaying current interest rates, APR, fees and conditions.

Our loan rankings are updated in real time through bank partner integrations. Users can filter offers by amount (PLN 1,000–500,000), repayment period and instalment type. The instalment calculator helps estimate monthly repayment costs.

For those seeking quick financing, we compare payday loans, no-BIK loans, loans for indebted individuals and no-refusal loans. We also compare credit cards and insurance products.

kreddo.pl is an informational service — it is not a credit intermediary or financial institution. All offers shown come from our partners, and final product terms are determined by the financial institution. We track current NBP and WIBOR interest rates in real time.