Zakat on Cash & Savings
Calculate Zakat on your cash, bank balance, and digital wallets in Pakistan — including Easypaisa, JazzCash, and foreign currency.
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Cash & Zakat in Pakistan
What You Need to Know
All Bank Accounts Count
Whether current, savings, or fixed deposit — all bank balances in Pakistan (HBL, UBL, MCB, Meezan, etc.) are Zakatable.
Digital Wallets Count
Easypaisa, JazzCash, SadaPay, NayaPay, and other mobile wallets are now standard — their balances are Zakatable too.
Foreign Currency
USD, AED, GBP, SAR, and any other foreign currency holdings must be converted to PKR and included in your Zakat calculation.
Cash Zakat Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. All bank balances — current, savings, and fixed deposits — are Zakatable if your total net wealth exceeds Nisab for one lunar year. This includes profit earned on savings accounts in Pakistani banks.
Yes. Mobile wallet balances (Easypaisa, JazzCash, SadaPay, NayaPay, UPaisa) are treated like cash and are fully Zakatable. Include them in your total cash calculation.
Yes. Foreign currency (USD, AED, GBP, SAR, etc.) must be converted to PKR at current market rate and included in your Zakat calculation. It's Zakatable like any other cash holding.
Yes — but only immediate, short-term expenses (bills due now, rent for the current period). Long-term expenses like a 20-year mortgage are not fully deductible — only the amount due within the current year.
Yes. Money you've lent and expect to receive back is Zakatable. If the loan is unlikely to be repaid, most scholars say you can delay Zakat on it until you actually receive it.
Add up all your bank balances across all Pakistani and international banks. Zakat is calculated on the total, not per account. There's no distinction between banks for Zakat purposes.
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Your Zakat on cash and savings helps families in Bhara Kahu with food, medical aid, and education. 100% reaches eligible recipients.