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Mongolia · Banking & PaymentsSocialPay / Golomt
SocialPay is the payment app of Golomt Bank, one of Mongolia's largest banks, used for QR payments, transfers by phone number and bills, also by people with cards of other banks.
What it helps with
- Paying by QRShops and online.
- Splitting a billTransfer by phone number.
- Paying utilitiesIn the app.
About SocialPay (Golomt Bank):
SocialPay lets you pay by QR in shops and online, send money to contacts by phone number and pay utilities. Golomt Bank itself offers accounts, cards and international transfers, and is a payout partner for Remitly.
Key Features:
- QR payments: In shops and online.
- Transfers by phone: Send money to contacts.
- Bills: Utilities and services.
- Golomt accounts: Cards and transfers.
How to Get Started:
- Open an account at a branch with your passport, or install the app if you already have one.
- Activate mobile banking and set a PIN.
- Link your card or account in the app.
- Pay by QR in shops or transfer by phone number.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: Foreigners usually need a passport and a residence permit or Immigration Agency registration to open an account.
- Payment: QR codes from Mongolian banks are accepted in most shops, cafés and taxis in Ulaanbaatar.
English available
Local number needed
Local ID needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does SocialPay / Golomt work with a foreign bank card in Mongolia?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is SocialPay / Golomt available in English?
- Yes, SocialPay / Golomt has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use SocialPay / Golomt?
- Yes, SocialPay / Golomt requires a local phone number to register.
- Do I need local ID or residency for SocialPay / Golomt?
- Yes, SocialPay / Golomt requires local ID or residency status.
- Where can I use SocialPay / Golomt?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does SocialPay / Golomt cost?
- Free app; fees per the bank tariff