In a landmark move for Pakistan’s digital finance landscape, DIB Pakistan and Pocket Money have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at transforming financial access for the country’s booming creator economy. The signing ceremony, held at DIB Head Office, Karachi, marks a significant step towards building a robust, ethical digital banking ecosystem tailored for Pakistan’s borderless talent.
With over 2.37 million registered freelancers, generating an estimated USD 3 billion in annual export revenues, Pakistan ranks among the world’s fastest-growing freelance markets. Yet access to seamless cross-border payments, digital wallets, and formal banking has remained a persistent challenge. This partnership directly addresses that gap by combining DIB Pakistan’s globally trusted banking platform with Pocket Money’s cutting-edge fintech infrastructure to deliver an end-to-end financial solution built for the gig economy.
Muhammad Ali Gulfraz, CEO of DIB Pakistan, emphasized the strategic vision: “Pakistan’s freelancers represent an exciting opportunity for export of services. They are part of a rapidly evolving global economy, and they need a banking service that works at the same speed. This partnership ensures smooth, swift and seamless flow of hard-earned funds into the accounts of our freelancers so they can focus on maximising their productivity rather than chasing their payments.”
Moe Jangda, Founder & CEO, Pocket Money, added: “Together with DIB Pakistan, we’ve opened up payment channels that were previously fraught with hurdles or outright inaccessible. We’re incredibly excited about what this unlocks for Pakistan’s ambitious talent. Best of all, we’re just getting started.”
The partnership will deliver a powerful suite of freelancer-first financial products, including faster inward remittances and payment solutions for users earning through global platforms and digital marketplaces such as Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal, Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Stripe, PayPal, and other international commerce and freelance ecosystems. The offering will also include multi-currency digital wallets for seamless cross-border transactions, as well as financial literacy programs designed to empower Pakistan’s growing digital workforce.
Together, DIB Pakistan and Pocket Money are set to redefine digital financial inclusion for Pakistan’s next generation of digital trailblazers, making ethical, borderless banking not just accessible, but the new standard for the global gig economy.
