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Stand the chance to win MVR 50,000 by registering on DhiraaguPay

Aug 14, 2025, 4:04 AM

Dhiraagu Fintech has launched a promotion with the chance to win MVR 50,000 by downloading and registering on the DhiraaguPay platform.

The promotion is open to registered and new customers of DhiraaguPay until December 31.

The services available from DhiraaguPay e-wallet include bill splitting, sub-wallet, peer-to-peer transfer, Favara transfer and bill payment.

Dhiraagu Fintech hopes the promotion will increase awareness about using digital platforms for financial transactions.

Dhiraagu Fintech is a subsidiary of Dhiraagu, established in 2023 to provide technological solutions to the challenges in the financial system in Maldives.

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