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What is Halan about?
Halan is an Egypt-based fintech and digital banking platform providing lending, payments, BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later), and financial services for underserved consumers. Originally launched as a ride-hailing and logistics service, Halan has evolved into a leading financial super app in North Africa and the Middle East (MENA) region.
Key Features
- Digital Lending
- Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)
- E-Wallet & Payments
- Merchant Services
- Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Solutions
- Super App Functionality
Why choose Halan?
Halan empowers unbanked and underbanked populations with affordable, accessible financial services, making it a key player in Egypt’s digital banking and fintech ecosystem.
Who is Halan for?
- Personal users
Where is Halan available?
Halan is currently available for residents in:
How is Halan different than my bank?
Halan provides 24/7 account access via its mobile app, enabling you to manage finances, make payments, check your balance, and freeze your card anytime. Real-time transaction notifications keep you in control of your spending.
Opening an account is quick and hassle-free—download the app, verify your identity, and get started within minutes. No credit check is required.
With low fees and no physical branches, Halan minimizes costs for ATM withdrawals, international transfers, and payments abroad. The app also keeps everything digital, offering convenience and eco-friendliness.
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Cairo, Egypt
Users: +1.5 million
Countries available: Egypt
Account plans: prepaid debit cards for personal users
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