UmrahCash provides a digital wallet solution that allows pilgrims to deposit local currency in their home countries and withdraw Saudi Riyals from agents in Saudi Arabia. This service eliminates the need for middlemen and reduces reliance on the black market, ensuring safe and efficient currency access for Hajj and Umrah travelers.
Funding
$500K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Pilgrims undertaking Hajj and Umrah often face challenges in accessing Saudi Riyals (SAR) due to reliance on intermediaries and black market exchanges, leading to inefficiencies and potential risks. Traditional currency exchange methods can be cumbersome and lack transparency, creating difficulties for travelers managing their finances in Saudi Arabia.
Solution
UmrahCash offers a digital wallet solution designed to streamline currency exchange for pilgrims. Users can deposit local currency in their home countries and receive credit in their UmrahCash wallet. Upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, they can withdraw SAR from authorized agents, eliminating the need for traditional intermediaries and mitigating risks associated with black market exchanges. This system provides a secure, efficient, and transparent method for managing finances during religious pilgrimages, ensuring easy access to SAR without unnecessary complications.
Target Audience
The primary target audience consists of individuals and groups undertaking Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages who require a secure and efficient way to access Saudi Riyals.
Features
- Digital wallet for secure storage of currency credits.
- Deposit functionality allowing users to convert local currency to wallet credits before traveling.
- Network of authorized agents in Saudi Arabia for convenient SAR withdrawals.
- Mobile application available on both Google Play and the App Store.
- Transparent transaction records and exchange rates.