The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MoHU) has partnered with the Saudi National Bank (SNB AlAhli) to launch the Nusuk Wallet, the first international digital wallet globally to serve Umrah and Hajj pilgrims.
The digital wallet allows the pilgrims or “guests of God” to manage money and expenses, supported by a banking infrastructure from the SNB AlAhli through its brand NEO.
The Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, inaugurated the digital wallet in the presence of a number of officials, this week.
The Director of the Digital Experience at the MoHU, Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Maiman, said, “Launching the digital wallet, six achievements have been realised at the local and international levels. It is the first digital wallet and international bank card in the world, allowing Hajj pilgrims and Umrah performers to manage their money during the period of their stay for performing rituals. Following this move, we have become closer to achieving our goal of developing a successful Super-app that meets pilgrim’s needs”.
He added: “This innovation is a qualitative leap in the field of technical services, as the wallet combines modern technology with the needs of users, and integrates the latest technologies such as AI, encryption, and biometric identity verification, in addition to advanced technologies such as API and integrated SDK. It is also the first open loop digital wallet embedded within an application in the world, designed to enable Hajj pilgrims and Umrah performers to manage their money.”
The CEO of the SNB AlAhli’s Digital Ventures and Payments, Dr. Saleh bin Ibrahim Al-Furaih, confirmed that Nusuk Wallet is compatible with the instructions of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), which guarantees the highest standards of financial security and regulatory compliance.
