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PocketPal

Smart habits
start early.

PocketPal helps children and teens in the UAE learn, save and grow with money, with parents right beside them.

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A mother and her son smiling at each other while using a phone together

Recognised by leading programmes

  • INJAZ UAE
  • Mashreq
  • Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund
  • Dubai Future Foundation
  • PRME
The platform

One app to learn, practise and grow with money.

Lessons, everyday practice and parent guidance, all in one place, and built for every age.

  • Money lessons

    Bite-size lessons with Pal, made for their age

  • Chores and rewards

    Earn pocket money and PalPoints by helping at home

  • Savings goals

    Save step by step for the things they want

  • Parent controls

    Approve requests and follow their progress

PocketPal cards

Save. Spend. Give
with purpose.

Everyday money moments, made meaningful. Designed for young people, with parents in the loop.

* Not available yet. Card features would be provided by a licensed financial institution, subject to regulatory approval. Card designs are illustrative.

  • A lavender PocketPal Juniors card

    Juniors · Ages 7–12

  • A deep navy PocketPal Teens card

    Teens · Ages 13–18

  • A purple PocketPal Juniors card with stars and clouds

    Juniors · Ages 7–12

Two learning tracks

Built for every age, from 7 to 18.

PocketPal Juniors

Ages 7–12

  • Learn with Pal, your money buddy
  • Chores and pocket money
  • Savings goals
  • PalPoints rewards
  • Parents guide every step
Young PocketPal learnerIllustrative design of a PocketPal Juniors card, featuring Pal

PocketPal Teens

Ages 13–18

  • Budgeting and spending insights
  • Deeper money lessons
  • Goals they set themselves
  • Real-world money skills
  • More independence, parents in the loop
Teen PocketPal learnerIllustrative design of a PocketPal Teens card, featuring Pal
Waitlist

Be part of what comes next.

Join the waitlist and be the first to hear from PocketPal. Tell us who you are.

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The waitlist is for adults: by agreeing to the Terms of Use, you confirm you are 18 or over. We’ll use your details to manage your place on the waitlist and send the emails described in our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Free to join. New members get a welcome email straight away.

FAQ

Questions?
We’ve got answers.

Quick answers about PocketPal, cards and who it’s for.

Pal, the PocketPal mascot, wavingStill have a question?Contact us

Not yet. We’re getting ready for launch, and the waitlist is the best way to hear first.

No. PocketPal is not a bank and does not hold customer funds. Any card or payment features would be provided by licensed and regulated partners.

That’s the plan, through a licensed financial institution and subject to regulatory approval. Cards aren’t available yet.

Families with children and teens aged 7–18, starting in the UAE. PocketPal Juniors is for ages 7–12 and PocketPal Teens is for ages 13–18.

We plan to offer PocketPal in English and Arabic, with optional Islamic finance learning. The first version is in English.

Yes. Schools can register their interest in a free pilot or workshop. See the Schools page.

Joining the waitlist is free. We’ll share pricing before launch.

Join the waitlist. We’ll send you a welcome email and let you know when early access or launch opens. If you choose to, we’ll also send product news or research invitations. You can unsubscribe at any time.