Getting started

• How do I send my first top-up?3 min read

  Open PayWatan, enter the Afghan mobile number you want to top up, choose an amount, and pay with your saved card or wallet. The credit lands on their phone in seconds — no app needed on their end.

• How do I create an account?2 min read

  Tap “Get started”, enter your email or phone number, and set a password. You can be ready to send in under a minute — verification happens in the background.

• How do I verify my phone number?2 min read

  We send a one-time code by SMS. Enter it once and your number is verified for good. If the code doesn’t arrive within a minute, request a new one or switch to email verification.

• What number do I enter for my recipient?2 min read

  Enter the recipient’s full Afghan mobile number including the operator prefix. We detect the operator automatically and confirm it before you pay.

• Which countries can I send from?2 min read

  PayWatan works worldwide. As long as you can add a supported card or wallet, you can send top-ups home from anywhere — including the EU, UK, US, Canada, and the Gulf.

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