About Sonect

Sonect turns local shops into virtual ATMs. With your smartphone, you can withdraw, deposit, or send and receive cash — anytime, anywhere.
Whether through the app or partner platforms, Sonect connects digital money with physical cash. Fast, secure, and convenient.

What is Sonect?

Skip the bank – go digital with Sonect.
With Sonect, you can pick up cash using just your smartphone — at more than 2,300 partner shops.
It’s fast, secure, and available wherever you are.
 
 
For users:
Withdraw cash anytime, anywhere — no ATM required. Just your phone and the Sonect app.
 
For shops:
Offer customers a valuable new service and increase foot traffic — all at no cost. Sonect turns your store into a digital cash point and a powerful marketing channel.
 
For banks:
Reduce cash handling costs, extend your reach without building new branches, and provide added value to both private and business clients — all through a simple integration.

How does Sonect work?

For Users – How to withdraw cash with Sonect

Follow these 5 simple steps:

  1. Download the Sonect app for iOS or Android and create your account
  2. Choose a shop nearby and select your desired withdrawal amount
  3. Show your barcode to the cashier
  4. The amount will be debited from your account once the transaction is confirmed
  5. Receive your cash instantly

For Shops – How to become a Sonect partner

Here’s how it works in 5 steps:

  1. Download the Sonect Shop app and sign up
  2. Accept withdrawal requests from nearby users
  3. Scan the barcode from the customer’s app
  4. Sonect charges the user and credits your bank account
  5. Hand over the cash to the customer

No fees. More foot traffic. Extra revenue.

For Banks – Partnering with Sonect

You’ve seen how Sonect works for users and shops. To banks or financial institutions aiming to reduce infrastructure costs, expand your reach, or embed cash services in their offering we’ll provide detailed technical documentation, integration options, and strategic partnership models.

Is it possible to use Sonect without an internet connection?

Just go back to the TWINT App and start the Sonect application again. If you already have an active withdrawal request, it will be displayed on the Sonect dashboard.

Where can I use Sonect?

Currently in Switzerland — but we are about to go live in further European countries. So stay up to date by following us on social media or by signing up to our newsletter.

Need more help?

If you still need assistance, our support team is just a message away. Provide details about your issue, and we’ll help resolve it promptly.