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HFCB Whizz

LiveHFC LTD1 app · 689.6K installsFinanceFreeke.co.hfgroup.android

Kenya’s number 1 digital banking application. HFC Whizz is a banking on the Go!

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Total installs
689,570
exact · Play shows 500,000+
Installs / day
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measured after our second crawl (about a day)
Rating
2.9★
7.2K ratings · 25 reviews
Released
12 Apr 2018
8.5y ago
Last update
29 May 2026
v6.9.8 · 4mo ago
Countries
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not checked yet

Install history

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673.6K755.2K836.8K918.4K1M11 Oct12 Oct12 Oct
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Installs per day · last 90 days

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Change timeline

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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • Shares data with third parties Messages
  • Collects data Messages
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • No way to ask for data deletion

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

18 in 9 groups
8 Sensitive4 Notable6 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
  • Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
  • Use your camera to take photos and record videos
  • See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emails
  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage
ContactsSensitive1

Access to the contacts saved on your phone

  • See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emailsread your contacts · READ_CONTACTS
LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

  • Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA
PhoneNotable1

Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail

  • See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE
Device ID & call informationNotable1

Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status

  • See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE
Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

  • See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
OtherNotable7

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
  • Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration · com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
  • Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
Download HFC Whizz app to experience world class service in: Managing your account: Verify your transactions securely with a one-time unique password and your log in ID. View your statements securely on the app. View your balances for multiple accounts and receive SMS alerts on transactions. Track your expenses. Manage your monthly budgets. HFC Whizz enables you to save your contacts to effortlessly manage your payment details. Deposit Cash: Move money conveniently from mobile money wallets into your HFC Whizz account. Set up savings accounts virtually through the app. You can set a target to save and get high returns on your saving. Transfers: HFC Whizz enables you to send money to mobile money wallets and provides SMS alerts with unique transaction references for budgeting and expense tracking. Real Time Gross Settlement from your account into other bank accounts in Kenya. Enabled real time Pesalink transactions that allow transfer of funds from your HFC Whizz account into any bank account or mobile number in the country. Payments: Facilitate utility payments at your convenience, with unique transaction references for your tracking and planning. Receive Automated bill reminders with accurate amounts through SMS. This is also visible on the app. Pay to a mobile money merchant till, paybill number or at a Point of Sale (POS) directly from your HFC Whizz app. You will receive a unique transaction reference instantly that you can present to the biller in real time for verification. HFC Whizz enable you to reload your phone airtime for any mobile network in Kenya. Loan Services: HFC Whizz enables you to apply for instant loans which are disbursed into your HFC Whizz account. Borrow from KES 1,000 up to KES 250,000 Flexible tenures: KES 1,000 – 29,999 → Tenure up to 1 month KES 30,000 and above → Tenure of 1 month or 3 months Maximum APR: 9.061% per annum Interest is deducted upfront, with no hidden fees. Representative Loan Example If you borrow KES 1,000 for 1 month at an APR of 9.061%, the total cost is KES 90.61 (including VAT and excise duty). Amount disbursed to your account: KES 909.40 Amount to repay after 1 month: KES 1,000. We use unique data driven scoring algorithms to offer purpose led lending, for instance, school fees loans. This is through information that you provide with consent e.g. Financial related SMS. Our products and pricing of services are all regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The CBK license has been shared separately on the console. Privacy and Permissions: When you download HFC Whizz, we will ask to scan some SMS information to verify your identity and creditworthiness. We are regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya and abide by the Prudential Guidelines, Consumer Protection Act and all other laws in Kenya that relate to Banking services and customer privacy. We also abide by global data protection practises. Visit this link https://www.hfgroup.co.ke/assets/Data_Privacy_Statement_Public_HFC.b6eb4124.pdf to view and/or download our privacy policy and terms and conditions. All pricing for our products and services are displayed in our approved Tariff guide. We also send you text messages and emails for each service, prominently displaying the features and costs. HFC Whizz is a banking app under HFC Group, a bank regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya and being a publicly listed company, HFC Group is also regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). HFC Whizz offers banking and non- collateral lending services to consumers. We are governed by the Prudential guidelines, Consumer Protection act, The Banking Act, Finance Act and all other financial laws in Kenya. To provide these services seamlessly, we require through customer consent, to access some information on their device. SMS history for credit assessment, budgeting and tracking expenses. Call log for fraud detection and protection. Powered by HFC.

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