A Finnish way to pay

Erämaksu is a flexible and easy way to pay. You can choose a monthly payment that suits your particular situation and see the total price you’ll pay for the purchase and credit already before your application is approved. No surprises or hidden fees. 

Erämaksu is available to the customers of all Finnish banks.

Benefits of Erämaksu for you  

  • Available to all Finnish banks’ customers 
  • Interest rate 8% + the 3-month Euribor 
  • The account management fee depends on the credit amount but is no more than 9.00 euros per month (see further details below on this page)
  • No opening fee, no annual fee 
  • Instant credit decision when making the purchase
  • For purchases up to 30,000 euros
  • You can choose a payment period between 6 and 59 months depending on the price of your purchase
  • You can pay off your Erämaksu credit facility whenever you like without any extra cost.
  • Our Finnish-speaking customer service is available to assist you online and by phone.

Näin siirryt myyjän lähettämälle Erämaksu-luottohakemukselle

  1. Kirjaudu sisään hakemukselle yllä olevasta linkistä
  2. Tunnistaudu pankkitunnuksillasi ja viimeistele hakemuksesi
  3. Kun hakemuksesi on hyväksytty, välittyy luottopäätös suoraan myyjälle ja voit tehdä ostoksesi loppuun käyttäen Erämaksua.

 

6 facts about Erämaksu

  1. For one-time purchases between 500 and 30,000 euros 
  2. A one-off credit facility you can use to pay for a purchase online or in-store
  3. You can have multiple Erämaksu credit facilities at once 
  4. Available to the customers of all Finnish banks 
  5. You need online banking credentials from a Finnish bank or a mobile ID to apply 
  6. You must be 18 or older and have a clean credit record to apply

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Instant credit decision when making the purchase

You can apply for an Erämaksu credit facility at checkout in-store or online and choose your monthly instalments. You get a credit decision instantly. There’s no need for you to visit your bank or online bank to have the credit approved. When you choose Erämaksu, you get the decision right away. 

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You can have multiple Erämaksu credit facilities at once

Erämaksu is a one-off credit facility you repay in instalments of your choosing. You also have the option of paying off your entire Erämaksu credit facility in one go with no extra cost. You can have multiple Erämaksu credit facilities at once, for example, if you need to pay for a kitchen remodel and buy a new jetty for your holiday home.

Spread the cost of a larger purchase with Erämaksu

Erämaksu is a one-off credit facility available at checkout in our partners’ online and physical stores. It allows you to make large purchases up to 30,000 euros at 8% interest plus the 3-month Euribor rate.

Account management fee

The account management fee for Erämaksu depends on the credit amount you apply for. Please see the table below for examples of credit costs. 

Credit amountInterest rate

Monthly account management fee

Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

Total credit costs

Total amount of credit

EUR 7508% + the 3-month EuriborEUR 0.0012.6%EUR 49.18EUR 799.18
EUR 2,0008% + the 3-month EuriborEUR 3.0016.2%EUR 167.16EUR 2,167.16
EUR 4,0008% + the 3-month EuriborEUR 6.0016.2%EUR 334.32EUR 4,334.32
EUR 7,0008% + the 3-month EuriborEUR 9.0015.7%EUR 567.05EUR 7,567.05

 

Account management fee: 

Monthly account management fee EUR 0.00 when the credit amount is EUR 500–999.99

Monthly account management fee EUR 3.00 when the credit amount is EUR 1,000–2,999.99

Monthly account management fee EUR 6.00 when the credit amount is EUR 3,000–5,999.99

Monthly account management fee EUR 9.00 when the credit amount is EUR 6,000 or more

Frequently asked questions about Erämaksu

Erämaksu is a one-off credit facility with a fixed repayment period. With a 12-month repayment period, the 3-month Euribor (May 2024) + 8% as the credit interest rate and a monthly account management fee of 3.00 euros, the annual percentage rate for a credit amount of 1,500 euros is 28.9%, the price of credit is 1,706 euros and the monthly payment is 142.15 euros. The creditamount may range between 500 and 30,000 euros. The credit is granted by Nordea Finance Finland Ltd, Aleksis Kiven katu 9, Helsinki.

Tariff

Tariff

Interest rate 3-month Euribor + 12.00% or 8.00%
Account management feeEUR 0.00–9.00 per month (but no more than 0.01% of the credit amount per day)
Opening or annual fee EUR 0.00
Change to the repayment schedule EUR 5.00 per change
Extension of the repayment period EUR 5.00 per change
Interest or balance query EUR 7.00 per statement
Copies of invoices and receiptsEUR 7.00 per copy
Obtaining the borrower’s up-to-date contact information EUR 10.00 per query
Written investigationsEUR 17.00 per hour or part of an hour

Nordea Finance Customer Service helps and advice you on your credit card and car credit related issues

Contact us

0200 86210

Call Mon, Fri 9.00-16.00 and Tue, Wed, Thu 9.00-14.00 (local network charge/mobile call charge)