Pakistan
What alternatives exist to PayPal and Payoneer for international online payments?
Jun 8, 2025
Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online
If a Pakistani citizen launches a crypto exchange, can it operate locally without SBP regulation?
Aug 9, 2024
Crypto and VASP Licensing
Why is Bitcoin priced higher in emerging markets?
Jan 5, 2024
Capital Controls, Currency Crises and Black-Market Rates
Is it possible for Pakistan to recover looted funds held in European banks?
Jun 9, 2023
Money Laundering and Financial Crime
If my branch lacks a SWIFT code, can I use the main HBL Pakistan SWIFT code for transfers?
Feb 1, 2022
International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers
Why do individuals open bank accounts in multiple countries?
Jul 12, 2021
Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business
Which apps besides PayPal allow instant transfers to friends and family?
Jun 10, 2021
Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments
How are bank routing numbers structured in Pakistan?
Mar 8, 2021
International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers
How can someone in Pakistan get a free virtual Visa or MasterCard without a bank account?
Nov 5, 2020
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
How can Saudi Riyals be transferred into a Pakistani Riyal-denominated account?
Nov 4, 2020
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
How can PRC be issued in Pakistan for a Western Union remittance?
Nov 2, 2020
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
How can an overseas Pakistani file a tax return with no income source?
Aug 1, 2020
Tax and Financial Reporting
Can I send funds from Pakistan to Australia using TransferWise/Wise?
May 11, 2020
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
How can a Nigerian graduate earning very little increase their income?
Jan 4, 2020
Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online
What could be the biggest implications for Pakistani startups and SMBs if Pakistan is placed on FATF’s grey list or black list?
Dec 2, 2019
Sponsor Banks, FBO Accounts and Banking Access for Fintechs and MSBs
If I can receive international client payments directly to my bank, why would I use Payoneer?
Oct 11, 2019
Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online
Are deposits in Pakistani retail banks protected by any government-backed deposit insurance like FDIC?
Oct 2, 2019
Central Banks and Bank Supervision
Can Pakistani banks transfer funds online to UAE banks?
Sep 11, 2019
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
If someone scammed me in Bitcoin in Pakistan, should I report it to the police or FIA—especially if Bitcoin is illegal?
Sep 4, 2019
Fraud and Scams
Can multiple country bank accounts be linked to a single Payoneer account?
Aug 9, 2019
Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online
Why is Payoneer withdrawal to Pakistani local banks labeled “ATM Transfer” instead of “Home Remittance” (tax-free), and how can I prove it in my tax return?
Jun 9, 2019
Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online
Why does the Pakistani rupee lose value when USD reserves fall, compared with reserve declines in other currencies?
May 2, 2019
FX Rates, Spreads and Currency Markets
Will the Pakistani rupee strengthen against the USD under the government led by Imran Khan?
Feb 8, 2019
FX Rates, Spreads and Currency Markets
How much cash can I legally carry on an international flight (e.g., Karachi → Bangkok or Karachi → Dubai)?
Feb 5, 2019
Capital Controls, Currency Crises and Black-Market Rates
What payment gateway options exist besides PayPal for receiving funds from the US into Pakistan?
Jan 11, 2019
Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online
Why are cryptocurrencies still largely unregulated?
Jan 9, 2019
Crypto and VASP Licensing
How can I buy cryptocurrency in Pakistan?
Jan 1, 2019
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics
Can a PayPal account be linked to a Pakistani national bank account?
Dec 12, 2018
Payments (General)
Is there any equivalent of a Social Security Number for people in Pakistan?
Dec 5, 2018
Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication
How can I transfer money from Pakistan to the US if my funds are in a USD foreign currency account in Pakistan?
May 10, 2018
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
How do you pay taxes on cryptocurrency assets in Pakistan?
Apr 1, 2018
Tax and Financial Reporting
Which industries are most likely to be transformed by blockchain?
Feb 11, 2018
Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication
Which bank does Western Union use to hold agent accounts, does it require agents to use that same bank, and how does that bank profit from the relationship?
May 1, 2017
Money Transfer Business and MTOs
Which Pakistani debit cards are accepted on AliExpress?
Mar 6, 2017
E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments
What can be done when an incoming remittance is sent with an incorrect account number?
Feb 1, 2017
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
Why do banks in Pakistan generally not offer student loans?
Jan 5, 2017
Lending, Credit Scores and BNPL
Which debit card works best for online shopping in Pakistan?
Nov 6, 2016
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
What are the national benefits of plastic money and cashless transactions compared to cash?
Sep 6, 2016
Payments (General)
If I want to launch a Bitcoin startup in Pakistan, what do I need to understand first?
Jul 7, 2016
Crypto and VASP Licensing
How long does it usually take to receive a Payoneer card in Pakistan?
Jul 7, 2016
Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online
How do people in Pakistan typically receive remittance payments?
Jul 5, 2016
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
Who is likely to make the biggest leap in improving Bitcoin’s usability?
Jul 5, 2016
Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online
What is Google doing well in payments, and what is it doing poorly?
Jul 1, 2016
Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned
Do Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan restrict foreign banks from processing credit card transactions domestically?
May 12, 2016
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
Could a digital-currency business succeed in Pakistan?
May 5, 2016
Licensing in Other Countries
Can Pakistani businesses use a Skrill business account to accept Visa and Mastercard payments?
Apr 8, 2016
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Why doesn’t Pakistan have local payment gateways similar to PayPal?
Apr 3, 2016
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
Is there an app that can replace everything in your wallet except cash?
Mar 12, 2016
Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments
Which Pakistani online stores are successful and have international reach?
Mar 10, 2016
E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments
Would a Bitcoin ATM operator business be viable in Pakistan?
Feb 11, 2016
Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps