Over 1000 People Join 99 App Waiting List Within Days of Its Launch
21-year-old Egyptian-British founder positions 99 App as more than a fintech
United Kingdom, 29th May 2026 —99 App today announced that over 1,000 people have joined its waiting list for the United Kingdom’s first digital neobank built simultaneously for ethical and Sharia-aligned consumers. Abdalla Lotfy, the 21-year-old Egyptian-British founder, describes 99 App as more than a fintech. The product is a mobile-first current account with values alignment built into the core. It includes an integrated giving platform routed through registered UK charities and a screening engine that filters financial products against both ethical and Sharia criteria from a single database. The app also offers cashback and features tailored to every segment, from students to Gen Alpha.
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