What is cashU?
Launched by Maktoob in July 2002, cashU was born as a result of a survey conducted by Maktoob.com, which revealed that only 13% of internet users were willing to use their credit cards online. There was a clear need for an internet payment solution that tackled fraud and security concerns; and also addressed the need for a payment alternative in countries where credit card penetration was extremely low.
cashU is a prepaid Internet payment service. The user can sign up for a free cashU account, which can be funded using a variety of payment methods. Funds added to the cashU account can be used to purchase products and services on cashU's growing merchant base.
cashU has provided the region with a key solution for e-commerce. cashU is a payment platform that is built upon and encapsulates the most sophisticated and up to date fraud prevention systems, cashU reduces the risk of online payments and allows for wider, safer and faster consumer participation in e-commerce.
cashU provides merchants with a solution where they can sell their goods and services on the Net, including virtual products (like online game items) or services (such as SMS or ring tones) that require micro payments. Merchants pay no setup or installation fees - and integrating cashU is quick and simple.
cashU is now available in 28 countries around the world. The cashU network connects hundreds of thousands of cashU cardholders, online and offline resellers as well as online businesses and merchants, and will continue to develop and advance rapidly.

How do I open a cashU payment account?
cashU offers you a free payment account! Click here and complete the short registration form and continue with the simple steps sent to your email address to have your account activated.

What is a cashU payment account?
A cashU payment account is for safe Internet purchases, and very similar to a traditional debit card; yet much more secure. It is easy to control the available balance on your account, and by limiting the available balance to only cover what is needed for your immediate purchases; you eliminate the risk of it being used by anyone but yourself.

Why is cashU more secure than a credit card?
Because cashU is a prepaid service where every transaction is password protected and funds kept in escrow before released to any merchant. And if you never store more funds on your cashU account than you intend to use for your immediate online shopping, there is no risk of your account being misused by anyone, even if they would gain access to your account details.

Where can I pay using cashU?
cashU can be used as a secure payment method on e-commerce sites accepting cashU. There are thousands of merchants accepting cashU. Go to cashU Mall available on www.cashu.com to find where you can purchase with cashU.

Does my cashU account expire?
No, your cashU payment account does not expire. However, there is an annual maintenance fee of USD 1.00 charged to your account. If the balance on your account is less than USD 1.00 on the date of charging the maintenance fee, your account will be automatically deactivated.

I received a cashU e-paid card in my Inbox. What should I do?
When you receive an email with a cashU e-paid card, click on the link inside the email message to view your card. Using your computer mouse, scratch the gray area to find your e-paid card number.
Logged into your cashU payment account, click on 'Add Funds' and then on 'cashU Prepaid Cards'. Enter the e-paid card number on the next page and funds will be added to your payment account instantly.

Can I transfer funds directly from one cashU payment account to another?
Transferring funds from one cashU payment account to another is not available in a direct way. However, cashU allows you to issue e-paid cards from your account and send them to anyone who has an email address. The recipient then can use the e-paid card to fund their own cashU payment account.
To activate this service inside your cashU payment account, please provide cashU Support with a scanned copy of your ID documents (Passport, ID card, ...).

How can I issue an e-paid card from my cashU payment account?
After you provide our Support Team with a scanned copy of your ID documents and get the service activated inside your cashU payment account, click on 'Transfers' and then on 'E-paid Cards'. On the next page, enter the value of the e-paid card you wish to send and the recipient's email address.

Do cashU e-paid cards expire?
cashU e-paid cards expire 90 days after the day of issuing.

For more details please visit the official site of cashU at www.cashu.com.