Only 18% of Pakistan’s population (35 million) has access to an internet connection and major chunk of web traffic, almost 73%, comes from mobile and tablet devices. Mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) have clearly been the main driving force behind the country’s recent surge in internet users, which has almost doubled from 2016.
Taking note of mobile’s influence over the Pakistani population, a lot of mobile-wallet options have popped up during the past few years. These services offer anything from online transactions to quick and easy transfers using NFC to online bill payments and much more.
Here are 7 mobile wallet services that you can use in Pakistan,
An EasyPaisa mobile account is an easy to use actual bank account, available for anyone to access from their own mobile phones at any time.
For more details, you can visit this link.
Download Easypaisa for Android | iOS
Find an easypaisa shop near you
An online payment solution from one of Pakistan’s largest mobile operators, Mobilink, JazzCash also offers mobile wallet services.
JazzCash Mobile Account can be registered on any mobile number by visiting any Mobilink Microfinance Bank Branch, Jazz Franchise or Business Center and JazzCash Agents spread across Pakistan.
If you are a biometric-verified customer of Jazz andWarid, you can also self-register their Mobile Account simply by dialing *786#. Others needs to visit Jazzcash retailers to open their account.
Download JazzCash for Android | iOS
Zong’s mobile wallet solution, PayMax gives you an exciting banking experience. All your financial transactions are just a few taps away.
Anyone with an active ZONG SIM registered in their own name can open a Zong PayMax account by visiting a PayMax shop or Zong outlet.
Download PayMax for Android
Find a Zong PayMax Shop near you
A digital wallet for your smartphone, Keenu’s payment app lets you make quick and free transactions from your phone.
All you need is a mobile number to register yourself, then transfer some money into your account through online making or making a cash deposit at the nearest bank branch and you are good to go.
Download the app from the link given below and register using your phone.
Download Keenu for Android | iOS
A UPaisa mobile account is an easy to use actual bank account, available for Ufone subscribers to access from their own mobile phones at any time.
UPaisa Mobile Account can be opened simply by dialing *60# or visiting any Ufone service center, Ufone franchise, Ubank branches or selected Upaisa Agents along with your CNIC and Ufone SIM.
Customers across Pakistan can now open a basic UBL Omni bank account at any UBL Omni Dukaan of their choice, whether close to their home or place of work. All they need is their CNIC and mobile phone number.
A UBL Omni account can be opened by visiting a UBL Omni Dukaan with your original CNIC and initial deposit amount (Rs.100 minimum). You can find more details by visiting this link.
Download UBL Omni for Android
Find a UBL Omni shop (Dukaan) near you
SimSim is a digital wallet solution built by Finja, a Pakistani startup that recently raised $1.5 million in funding. It promises free real-time payments through an E-wallet account.
To create a SimSim account you have to download its app from the Play Store or Apple AppStore from the link given below.
Once installed, you just have to complete a sign-up form that will ask for your name, CNIC, father’s name and mother’s name.
Download SimSim for Android | iOS
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