How to share the sheep's price with PayMeDaba
As Eid approaches, families often need to gather several thousand dirhams in a few days, while relatives live in different cities. Cash does not travel well and bank transfers take time.
With PayMeDaba, whoever buys the sheep shares their @username or QR code with the family, and each person sends their share in seconds, confirmed by their PIN. They can also send each participant a money request with the exact amount and a note like "Sheep share, Eid".
Each participant sees their own transfers and requests in their activity, and the buyer sees what they received. There is no shared family account: everyone pays from their own account. How the sacrifice is shared in religious terms is for each family to decide; PayMeDaba only handles the money.
Share the sheep in 4 steps
- Agree on a budget. The sheep, transport from the souk, the butcher if needed: settle on a total.
- Choose the buyer. They go to the souk and receive the shares.
- Collect before buying. Everyone sends their share, or the buyer sends each a request, so they head to the souk with the money in their account.
- Withdraw if needed. Souk sellers often want cash: the buyer can withdraw to their bank account free of charge within 24 to 48 business hours. Allow for that delay.
Example: three brothers and a 4,500 MAD sheep
Youssef, Hicham and Anas share the sheep every year for their parents' home in Meknès. This year the budget is 4,500 MAD (4,200 MAD for the sheep, 300 MAD for transport and the butcher). Youssef is buying.
| Participant | Share | Fee (0.1%, paid by sender) |
|---|---|---|
| Youssef (buyer) | 1,500 MAD | no transfer |
| Hicham | 1,500 MAD | 1.50 MAD |
| Anas | 1,500 MAD | 1.50 MAD |
Hicham and Anas each send Youssef 1,500 MAD, paying 1.50 MAD in fees each. Youssef receives 3,000 MAD with no fee and adds his own share to reach 4,500 MAD.
Mind the planned limits: without ID verification, a transfer is capped at 1,000 MAD and the balance at 2,000 MAD. So Hicham and Anas need a verified national ID card to send 1,500 MAD in one go, and Youssef to receive 3,000 MAD. With a verified card, the planned limits rise to 10,000 MAD per transfer and a 20,000 MAD balance. They may change to meet regulatory requirements. Fee details on the pricing page.
Tips to keep it smooth in the family
- Talk budget early. Souk prices vary a lot; a cap agreed in advance avoids surprises.
- Respect everyone's means. Shares need not be equal: a brother who is a student may give less, if the family agrees.
- Verify your ID ahead of time. National ID verification usually takes under 24 hours. Do not leave it to the eve of Eid.
- Plan the withdrawal. If the seller wants cash, request the withdrawal to your RIB a few days before the souk.
- Stay transparent. A photo of the souk receipt or a message in the family group reassures everyone.
Why PayMeDaba for the Eid sheep
- From a distance: relatives in Casablanca, Agadir or Oujda chip in without travelling.
- Instant: shares arrive in seconds, even on the weekend before Eid.
- Secure: every transfer needs a PIN, and you see the fee before confirming.
- Clear: everyone keeps a record of what they sent, with the note attached.
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