Yemen · Banking & Payments

ONE Cash

Send, receive and store money on your phone with a Yemeni digital wallet backed by its own nationwide agent network - no bank account required.

What it helps with

Sending money in YemenBy phone number.
Cash at agentsMany shops.
Paying bills and top-upsIn the app.

About ONE Cash

ONE Cash, run by the National Electronic Wallet Company in Sana'a, describes itself as Yemen's first electronic wallet and has grown to over a million downloads. It's built specifically for people without a traditional bank account: top up cash at a nearby agent, then send money, pay bills, buy airtime and pay at partner merchants directly from the app.

Key Features

No Bank Account Needed: Designed for the large share of Yemenis without traditional banking access.
Nationwide Agent Network: Cash in or out at agent locations spread across Yemen.
Send and Receive Money: Transfer funds to another user by phone number.
Bill and Airtime Payments: Pay utility bills and top up mobile credit for any major network directly in the app.

How to Get Started

Download ONE Cash from the App Store or Google Play.
Register with your phone number and complete the verification steps.
Visit a nearby ONE Cash agent to cash in and fund your wallet.
Use the app to send money, pay bills or top up airtime.

Before you use it

Sign-up: ONE Cash needs a Yemeni mobile number and an ID.
Payment: Yemen has two rial exchange rates: banknotes and prices differ between Sanaa and Aden, so agree the currency first.

Local number needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ONE Cash work with a foreign bank card in Yemen?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is ONE Cash available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use ONE Cash?: Yes, ONE Cash requires a local phone number to register.
Do I need local ID or residency for ONE Cash?: No, ONE Cash doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use ONE Cash?: iOS · Android
How much does ONE Cash cost?: Free wallet; fees on some transfers and cash-outs