Checked 29 Oct 2026
Fawry 3.0Bronze 20 pts
An Egyptian payments network where businesses and individuals accept and collect payments.
- Only in EgyptResidents only
- VettedScreens people before they join
- How you get paidWeekly bank settlement
- Local, in personWork happens near you
- Since
- 2008 18 yrs
Based in- Cairo, Egypt
- Web rank
- #372,491 worldwide
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Fawry is a payment network where anyone can register to start earning. Fees are Cards 2.75%, wallet QR 1.5% and you can withdraw via Weekly bank settlement. Founded in 2008, Fawry is based in Cairo, Egypt. It is available in Egypt.
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What people actually earn on Fawry
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Our rating
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Strong on fees. Weaker on access.
- Fees4.5
- Getting paid2.3
- Access2.0
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings2.5
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Achievements
20 of 100 points from 3 of 14 achievements, Bronze tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
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Fawry 1.5–2.8%
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Fawry 1.5–2.8%
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Fawry Founded 2008
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Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
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How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Fawry Egypt
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
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Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
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Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
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Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Fawry #372,491 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Fawry Founded 2008
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
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Can I join Fawry?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you pass its application and you live in Egypt.
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Check with my countryNo special equipment listed.
No sign-up cost listed.
- Sign upFree
- Application and vettingBefore you can start
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
Good to know: Egyptian merchants apply through a contact form on fawry.com/business that accepts Individual or Corporate business types.
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Apps and support
Mobile apps, help channels, awards and press
How Fawry compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 1.5%–2.8%, Fawry takes a smaller cut than 12 of the 17 card processing platforms we track that charge a percentage fee (median 2.8%).
- Founded in 2008, Fawry has been running for about 18 years — longer than 14 of the 20 card processing platforms we track with a known launch year.
Compared with the card processing platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Fawry legit?
What we could verify about the company
Fawry is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2008 (18 years)
- Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt
- Its domain fawry.com was registered in 2000 (registry record)
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Fawry in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #372,491 worldwideAmong the top million sites (fawry.com)
- Domain registered
- Nov 2000fawry.com, 26 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Fawry timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Fawry founded
Headquarters today: Cairo, Egypt
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Milestone
353.5K acceptance POS terminals
Fawry's FY2025 results release reports 353.5 thousand acceptance-enabled POS terminals at end-2025, out of 376.6 thousand total POS terminals in its agent network.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Fawry
How much does Fawry charge?
Fawry fees: Cards 2.75%, wallet QR 1.5%. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $97.25–$98.50, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Fawry?
Fawry pays out via Weekly bank settlement.
Which countries is Fawry available in?
Egypt. Its main focus is Egypt.
Is Fawry legit?
Yes, Fawry is a real, operating platform: operating since 2008 (18 years), headquartered in Cairo, Egypt and its domain fawry.com was registered in 2000 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Fawry alternatives?
Similar platforms include Square, Razorpay, Authorize.net and PayU. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
Compare Fawry with…
Fawry alternatives
More card processing like Stripe
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Fees 2.6% plus 15 cents per in-person charge (US Free plan)squareup.com
RazorpayIndia leading payment gateway - businesses of any size accept cards, UPI, netbanking, and wallets, with payment links and pages for non-coders.
Fees Around 2% per domestic transactionrazorpay.com
Authorize.netThe veteran Visa-owned payment gateway - small US and UK businesses accept cards online, by invoice, or by virtual terminal.
Fees 25 dollars monthly gateway fee plus per-transaction chargesauthorize.net
PayUA major processor for emerging markets - merchants in India, Latin America, and Central Europe accept cards and hundreds of local payment methods.
Fees ~2% per transaction + GST (India focus)corporate.payu.com
BraintreeA PayPal-owned full-stack processor for online businesses - accept cards, PayPal, Venmo, and wallets through one integration.
Fees Around 2.59% plus 49 cents per transactionbraintreepayments.com
PaystackThe Stripe-owned processor built for Africa - Nigerian, Ghanaian, South African, and Kenyan businesses accept cards, mobile money, and bank transfers.
Fees From 1.5% per local transactionpaystack.com