{"id":733024,"date":"2024-10-01T11:21:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T11:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=733024"},"modified":"2024-10-01T13:29:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T13:29:17","slug":"how-to-send-and-receive-donations-via-purpl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/733024\/how-to-send-and-receive-donations-via-purpl\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Send and Receive Donations via Purpl"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a bid to facilitate relief efforts, Purpl<\/a><\/strong> is connecting international donors to Lebanon with their digital wallet. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use this money transfer service, whether you’re a sender or a receiver.<\/p>

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If you’re a sender<\/h3>

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You want to support initiatives in Lebanon that are gathering donations but don’t know how? It’s actually super simple. Purpl lets you transfer money from 46+ countries to Lebanon!<\/p>

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1. Connect your international bank account to the app Paysend<\/a> or Remitly<\/a><\/p>

2. Send your donation to the receiver’s Purpl account using their phone number. The transfer will happen instantly<\/strong>!<\/p>

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The receiver can cash out at any Banque Libano-Fran\u00e7aise ATM with 0 cash out fees<\/strong>, or at OMT with 0.5% cash out fees<\/strong>. The best part is that the receiver does not require a bank account to make the transaction. All they need is a Purpl account, so the process is both safe and hassle-free.<\/p>

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If you’re a receiver<\/h3>

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The first thing you need to do is set up your Purpl account. Here’s how to do it:<\/p>

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1 . Download the free app here<\/a><\/p>

2. Create an account and write your name the same way it’s written on your ID or passport<\/strong><\/p>

3. Enter your phone number and email, then verify your account using an OTP that you’ll receive via SMS<\/p>

4. Verify it’s you on the app by scanning a government-issued document and taking a selfie to verify that your face matches<\/p>

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You don’t need a bank account to cash out the money you receive via Purpl. On the app, you can locate the nearest Banque Libano-Fran\u00e7aise ATM and withdraw the money with 0 cash out fees.<\/p>

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Here’s a video that will explain the cash out process:<\/p>

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