By Immigrant Students;
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By Immigrant Students;
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By Immigrant Students;
For Immigrant Students
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Did you know? That there are more African immigrants within Africa than outside of the continent. Africa has more than 40M immigrants – 54% of these African immigrants live within Africa.
This is why Dot is focused on helping the African immigrants digitize their cash, starting with the future of Africa, students.
Did you know? That there are more African immigrants within Africa than outside of the continent. Africa has more than 40M immigrants – 54% of these African immigrants live within Africa.
This is why Dot is focused on helping the African immigrants digitize their cash, starting with the future of Africa, students.
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90% of transactions in Africa are processed in cash.
90% of transactions in Africa are processed in cash.
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Spend With Style
With a virtual card, your online purchases are ultra-secure. No need to share your actual card details.
Cash is King!
Boost Your Balance. Fund your Dot wallet with cash at any Pick N Pay stores instantly.
Verify your Identity in 1 Minute
Our KYC process ensures that you're in full control of your account and that your data is protected with the highest standards of security.
Selfie
Take a selfie to verify your identity and ensure your smooth experience while using the app.
Sign Up
It all begins with a simple sign-up process. Just enter your details to create your Dot account.
Document Submission
To complete KYC, you'll need to provide a few essential documents, like your ID and proof of address. Our system will guide you through this step, making it quick and easy.
Verification
Our team will review your documents promptly, ensuring they meet the necessary standards for security and compliance.
The Dot Experience
Topnotch Cashless Experience for Students in Africa
We've walked in your shoes as African students. We know the challenges of being a student navigating cross-border payments and remittances. That's why we've built a platform that's not only secure and efficient but also tailor-made for your unique needs.
Shop on Dot
Shop for goods and products available within your school.
Budget with Dot
Stay on top of your finances with built-in budgeting and expense tracking.
Peer-to-Peer Transfer
Send money to friends and family, even when you're miles apart.
Financial Education
Access resources and tips to build strong financial literacy through the Follow Your Heart newsletter.
Peer-to-Peer Transfers
P2P transfers are the modern way to exchange funds securely and swiftly with the people who matter most. Whether you're splitting bills, sending gifts, or supporting loved ones, our platform ensures your money moves seamlessly.
Stay Connected
Support friends and family, even when you're miles apart.
Split Bills Effortlessly
Dividing expenses among friends or roommates is a breeze.
Celebrate Moments
Send gifts or contributions for special occasions with ease.
Emergency Support
Provide financial assistance when it's needed most, quickly and securely.
Budget & grow with your tribe
Picture this: You and your friends, classmates, or family members have unique financial goals. It could be a dream vacation, a group project, or managing your everyday expenses more efficiently. Our Group Saving and Budgeting features make this journey easier, more engaging, and incredibly rewarding.
Shared Goals
Create, track, and achieve your financial goals collectively. Whether it's a trip, a gift, or a project, everyone contributes to the shared objective.
Transparency
Say goodbye to financial guesswork. See exactly who contributed what, when, and where it's going. Total transparency keeps everyone on the same page.
Budget Together
Collaboratively create and manage budgets for shared expenses, like rent, utilities, or groceries.
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👉🏾Personal finance is you figuring out what and when to wash👌🏾
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Yes, you’re fast-tracking having those pair of Nikes. But you, my friend, are also fast-tracking hidden costs, high-interest rates, and eventually a higher price than what the product is worth. 😩
Follow Your Money: The Neuroscience of Saving.
Not to sound like a broken record but you’ll agree with me that saving money doesn’t come off as easy as spending it. 😆
One of the main challenges in saving money is that it often requires delaying gratification and this, my friends, is not a you thing 🙅🏾♂️. Our brains are wired to prioritize short-term rewards over long-term ones.
Even if you are a big futurist, it takes a lot to resist buying those Nike sneakers when graduation is just around the corner. 😉
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Follow Your Money: Personal Finance Is Not Accounting.
Think of personal finance and accounting as doing laundry. 😌
👉🏾Personal finance is you figuring out what and when to wash👌🏾
👉🏾Accounting is you separating the whites from the red ✨ (income from expenses and debt), pressing your budgets, and hanging your credits. 🤝💰
🙅🏾♂️ Don’t get me wrong; Both finance and accounting are crucial components of our personal finance. 👌🏾
Follow Your Money: The Neuroscience of Saving.
Not to sound like a broken record but you’ll agree with me that saving money doesn’t come off as easy as spending it. 😆
One of the main challenges in saving money is that it often requires delaying gratification and this, my friends, is not a you thing 🙅🏾♂️. Our brains are wired to prioritize short-term rewards over long-term ones.
Even if you are a big futurist, it takes a lot to resist buying those Nike sneakers when graduation is just around the corner. 😉
Follow Your Money: Personal Finance Is Not Accounting.
Think of personal finance and accounting as doing laundry. 😌
👉🏾Personal finance is you figuring out what and when to wash👌🏾
👉🏾Accounting is you separating the whites from the red ✨ (income from expenses and debt), pressing your budgets, and hanging your credits. 🤝💰
🙅🏾♂️ Don’t get me wrong; Both finance and accounting are crucial components of our personal finance. 👌🏾
Follow Your Money: The Neuroscience of Saving.
Not to sound like a broken record but you’ll agree with me that saving money doesn’t come off as easy as spending it. 😆
One of the main challenges in saving money is that it often requires delaying gratification and this, my friends, is not a you thing 🙅🏾♂️. Our brains are wired to prioritize short-term rewards over long-term ones.
Even if you are a big futurist, it takes a lot to resist buying those Nike sneakers when graduation is just around the corner. 😉
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Familiar cashless experience for students in Africa.
Familiar cashless experience for students in Africa.
Familiar cashless experience for students in Africa.
We built Dot to allow immigrant students in Africa to go from cash to cashless in seconds. Move money digitally. Manage your personal finance. Join a community and follow your heart.
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