South Asia
Is it possible for Pakistan to recover looted funds held in European banks?
Jun 9, 2023
Money Laundering and Financial Crime
What is Hawala or Hundi?
Jan 16, 2023
Hawala, Informal Value Transfer and Shadow Finance
What is Hawala and How Does it Work?
Jan 2, 2023
Hawala, Informal Value Transfer and Shadow Finance
What is the difference between Hawala and Hundi?
Jan 2, 2023
Hawala, Informal Value Transfer and Shadow Finance
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
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 PRC be issued in Pakistan for a Western Union remittance?
Nov 2, 2020
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
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
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
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
How can I buy cryptocurrency in Pakistan?
Jan 1, 2019
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics
Is there any equivalent of a Social Security Number for people in Pakistan?
Dec 5, 2018
Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication
Which industries are most likely to be transformed by blockchain?
Feb 11, 2018
Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication
Which Pakistani debit cards are accepted on AliExpress?
Mar 6, 2017
E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments
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
What is Google doing well in payments, and what is it doing poorly?
Jul 1, 2016
Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned
What is the general attitude of banks toward Bitcoin?
Jun 5, 2016
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics
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
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
Why is Pakistan not subject to US OFAC sanctions?
Feb 9, 2016
Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening
Can a 14-year-old living in Pakistan get a Mastercard?
Jan 7, 2016
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
What is the fastest way to receive salary payments from a U.S. employer into Pakistan?
Jan 5, 2016
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
What can be done to significantly increase remittance inflows into Pakistan?
Dec 8, 2015
Payment Corridors and Remittance Economics
Why does Pakistan have relatively few mobile wallets despite high mobile penetration?
Sep 11, 2015
Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion
What is inward remittance, when is it used, and are certificates issued for past inward remittances?
Sep 11, 2015
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
What alternatives exist to 2Checkout for Pakistani ecommerce businesses facing high cross-border fees?
Sep 10, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Is it possible to link a Meezan Bank account with PayPal?
Sep 9, 2015
Payments (General)
What business or startup ideas have clear, immediate potential in the Pakistani market, even if they are not tech-focused?
Sep 4, 2015
Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned
How many people in Pakistan are using Bitcoin?
Sep 4, 2015
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics
Which payment gateways are available in Pakistan?
Aug 5, 2015
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What is the most efficient way to pay Elance freelancers from Pakistan if I don’t have PayPal or a credit card?
Aug 4, 2015
Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online
Mobile payments have launched in Pakistan, but I rarely see merchants using them—how do these systems work and who is accepting them?
Jul 8, 2015
Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments
Can MCB Lite or UBL Wiz cards be used for purchases on AliExpress in Pakistan?
Jul 5, 2015
E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments
Which mobile payments startups map phone numbers to underlying Visa card numbers or IBANs?
Jul 3, 2015
Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments
Since many people have debit cards but not credit cards, is there or could there be a debit-based online payment option in Pakistan?
Jul 3, 2015
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
Which bank in Pakistan is the best option for opening a personal account?
Jul 3, 2015
Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business
Is online credit-card shopping in Pakistan truly risky, or is the fear mainly due to perception and lack of awareness?
Jul 3, 2015
Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards
Does Xoom provide next-day credit for transfers to India?
Jul 1, 2015
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad