All About JazzCash for PKR

One of Pakistan's most popular mobile wallets, JazzCash is accepted all over the country. Created by Mobilink - a leading mobile operator - it's now one of the nation's most widely-used mobile wallet services. Today, we'll share more about what JazzCash does, how it works and how you can use it on BestChange exchangers.

JazzCash History

As we mentioned before, JazzCash was launched in 2012 by Mobilink, now Jazz. It's now a fully-fledged subsidiary following a merger of parent company VimpelCom (now VEON) with Warid Telecom. The goal of this platform is to provide a safe, secure and simple solution for financial transactions in Pakistan for individuals and businesses.

What kinds of JazzCash accounts are there?

JazzCash has two kinds of accounts: Business and Mobile. Most people will have a mobile account. It's designed for individuals and turns your smartphone into a powerful banking tool. Do all your payments, transfers and ticket orders from home with just your app. You don't need to carry a minimum balance or anything like that. Just make an account with your Pakistani CNIC to start depositing and withdrawing cash from over 85k JazzCash agents across Pakistan. And if you're a business entity, you can get a tailor-made account that lets you make supplier payments, sort salaries or do bulk disbursements with ease.

Using JazzCash to send money

For most people, sending money with JazzCash is their main reason for having an account. That's because it's a really popular way to receive and send cash fast in Pakistan. As long as the recipient has a valid CNIC, Pakistan bank account or JazzCash Mobile Account, they can get the money you send. Here's how it works:

1. Log in or create an account on JazzCash.
2. Select or add your recipient.
3. Pop in the amount you want to send.
4. Confirm it with your JazzCash PIN.

Other features of JazzCash

Since the app launched, JazzCash has added new features regularly. These include:

Go into an agent location or make payments on microloans without needing to visit your lender's branch anytime. For JazzCash account holders with loans from Development Action for Mobilization and Emancipation (DAMEN), MOJAZ, Rural Community Development Society (RCDS), Al Mehran Rural Development Organization (AMRDO), Orangi Pilot Project (OPP), WASIL, Narowal Rural Development Program (NRDP), SAFCO Support Foundation, OPD and more; loan collection can be completed in-app. Just select LOAN REPAYMENTS, enter your borrower ID, pick how much to pay and confirm to get an SMS on completion.

Paying your utility bill is fast and easy. In fact, JazzCash announced a new barcode scanning feature recently which quickly accesses your accounts on all UBP bills. This lets you quickly pay gas, electricity, telephone or water bills with your JazzCash mobile account or at an agent location. Just pick "pay bills", choose the type of bill and company then scan the bill to find out how much you owe and pay it.

Want to top up your phone plan? With mobile load, you can add minutes, SMS, data and more all from your JazzCash app. And, they often have offers running to give you extra minutes and data just for using the JazzCash app to complete the load. Just follow the prompts in your app or visit a JazzCash agent to top up your mobile.

It's not just money services on JazzCash. They have partnered with Maya Telehealth to allow app users access to PMC-licensed doctors, therapists and more via the Maya icon in the app category "other services". Use their Free Health Chatbot or buy a package to access health advice and support when you need it.

Studying for your future? JazzCash has partnered with a number of schools to help you quickly clear your course fees and ensure your learning is never disrupted. You can pay for your fees at an agent location or via the JazzCash app just like you would any other bill. It's quick and easy - supporting institutions like Beaconhouse, BHS, IBA Sukkur University, HEXIS, Hamdard University, Whales College and more.

Tickets

Want tickets to Mandviwalla Entertainment cinemas? Looking to catch a film at Cinepax Cinemas, take a Kohistan Bus or the Daewoo Express? With JazzCash, you can make ticket payments for the things you love with less hassle. Visit an agent, their partner's website or your mobile app to make a booking in minutes. And JazzCash is always looking for new partners, so check the app to see if your favourite transport or entertainment venue is next.

How secure is JazzCash?

JazzCash is a secure way to pay for things and send money in Pakistan. All of the app transactions are encrypted and the latest security protocols are used. Plus, there's a dedicated team at JazzCash who monitors for fraud to ensure your money is safe. They will investigate in real time any suspicious transactions for your peace of mind. This means you can feel safe adding funds, paying bills and sending money anywhere (like to trusted exchangers) with the JazzCash app or at authorised agents.

How do you get JazzCash?

To start using JazzCash you can create a mobile account by visiting any JazzCash agent across Pakistan or downloading the app on Google Play or the App Store. Just enter a few details like your mobile number and CNIC and you'll be sending and receiving money in a snap.

What is JazzCash for business?

JazzCash for business is a corporate account you can get for your business to enable company-specific functions like SMS promotions, instant loan offers, salary payments, customer purchases, detailed cash flow reporting and more. You just need to enter some standard business and personal information to register. But there is an entirely different app for business users and you can download it from Google Play and the App Store. Learn more about it here.