habo

Help a Brother Out

Someone you know needs help with rent this week

Send them money anonymously. No awkwardness. No judgment. Just kindness.

Habo someone🎁 Been habo'd? Pick it up

They'll never know it was you (unless you want them to 😉)

Stupidly simple

Four steps. Sixty seconds. Zero awkwardness.

We're the stamp on your care package.

Step 1

Enter their number

Just their mobile number. That's all you need.

Step 2

Choose an amount

$5 or $500. Every bit helps.

Step 3

Say what it's for

Groceries, rent, a birthday. Pick one and you're done.

Step 4

Pay & done

Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or bank transfer. Done.

The habo promise

100% Anonymous

They will never know it was you. Ever. We literally can't tell them.

No spotlight

No public fund pages. No social sharing. Their dignity stays intact.

Their Choice

They can accept or decline. No pressure. Declining refunds the gift amount.

We've all been there

“My mate just lost his job. I want to help with his rent but I know he'd never accept it from me.”

“My sister is struggling to buy school supplies for her kids. She's too proud to ask for help.”

“My colleague missed out on the team dinner because they couldn't afford it. I didn't want to make it weird.”

Now there's a way to help without making it weird.

Habo someone right now

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Questions

For senders

What is habo?

A way to give money to someone in Australia without them knowing it came from you, unless you choose to tell them. They receive it straight into their own bank account.

How much does it cost?

A$5, or 5% of the gift, whichever is greater, paid on top. The recipient always gets the full amount.

How much can I send?

Up to A$500 per gift, and up to A$2,000 in any 30 days.

Will they know it was me?

No, unless you choose to add your name. We never tell them.

How do I pay?

With an Australian debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

What if they don't accept it?

If they decline, or don't claim it within 30 days, we refund the gift amount to your card. The fee isn't refunded, because the work of sending is already done.

For recipients

Someone habo'd me. How do I get it?

Go to habo.help/claim, enter your mobile number and confirm with the code we text you. Then add the bank account you want it paid into. It must be in your own name, by PayID or BSB and account number.

Is the text from habo real?

Our texts never contain links. They only ask you to visit habo.help yourself. A message with a link claiming to be us is not from us.

Do I have to pay anything or pay it back?

No. It's a gift, not a loan, and there is nothing to repay.

How long until it reaches my bank?

Usually within a few business days of accepting. We text you when it's sent.

Trust

Is habo legitimate?

habo.help is run by Prime Calibre Pty Ltd, an Australian company registered with AUSTRAC as a remittance dealer, IND249249396-001. We check both sender and recipient before any money moves.

Is it only in Australia?

Yes. Both people must be in Australia, with Australian bank accounts.

Is habo available in Chinese?

Yes. Tap 中文 at the top of any page.