SocioPay launches UAE’s scan and pay mobile app to support charities

By Leandra Monteiro

SocioPay, by noqodi, announces the launch of a Scan and Pay Mobile Payment App in the UAE that enables users to donate a percentage of every transaction towards a charity of their choice at no additional cost.

SocioPay can be downloaded for free on Play Store and App Store. It creates a noqodi Wallet automatically, allowing users to link any payment method for cashless and contactless payments at retail outlets, including restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies and clinics.

SocioPay has associated with Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. The UAE-based global philanthropic organization works towards providing children and youth in developing countries with access to quality education through its various programs. Since its inception in 2007, Dubai Cares claims it has launched education programs reaching over 20 million beneficiaries in 60 developing countries.

SocioPay has also collaborated with Al Jalila Foundation, a global healthcare philanthropic organisation dedicated to transforming lives, was founded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai in April 2013, to position Dubai and the UAE at the forefront of education & medical innovation.

The App makes it easy for customers to choose their charitable contributions to any charity. noqodi, SocioPay’s Payment and Wallet Partner, allows for highly secure transactions and strategic partner of Dubai Government and Smart Dubai Government.

“We are truly excited about SocioPay’s launch. SocioPay makes the spirit of charitable giving a daily habit, through everyday payments. SocioPay integrates payments technology, to transform the way local businesses create philanthropic value for society. Every transaction a customer makes will now have sustainable social impact, thanks to our generous retail partners. We are thankful to noqodi for partnering with us to provide secure payments and safe wallet for SocioPay. We are also thankful to IACAD’s futuristic vision, for providing the license to allow the listing of charities in the App,” said Shravan Charya, Founder and CEO, SocioLadder.

“We are delighted to partner with SocioPay. This partnership will bring a new era of digital social innovation to the UAE. While we ensure that all transactions made through SocioPay remain easy and secure, we are harnessing digital technology to bring innovation for businesses and social good,” said H.E Thani Alzaffin, emaratech Group CEO. “The digital wallet noqodi has been launched in the context of the continuous efforts of the Government of Dubai to facilitate digital payments for government transactions. We have a number of listed national banks and financial institutions that allow customers to add credit from their bank accounts and use their digital wallet through SocioPay,” he added.

His Excellency Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Cares and Member of its Board of Directors said, “Technology has the power to change lives when it is created with purpose and used to deliver meaningful outcomes. SocioPay offers a unique and innovative solution for the UAE community to give back during the holy month of Ramadan at the comfort of their fingertips. All contributions made to Dubai Cares will be used to empower children and youth with learning opportunities they could not otherwise afford due to the pandemic and other challenges facing their countries and communities. We encourage everyone to join us in our efforts to ensure that every child on this planet can enjoy his or her rightful access to education regardless of their circumstances.”