Jordan · JOD · Card market Online payments for Jordan transfer companies

Jordan’s transfer market is driven by tourism to Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Tap Payments takes cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay in TransferArc, alongside Stripe and Airwallex.

Flag of Jordan
Currency
JOD
Gateways
3
Local methods
0

Last verified 11 Nov 2026

In short

  • Three gateways work in TransferArc for Jordan: Tap Payments (local), plus Stripe and Airwallex.
  • In Jordan the methods are cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay; Gulf schemes such as mada or KNET do not apply.
  • Confirm with Tap whether your Jordanian entity can open the account locally; Stripe and Airwallex do not list Jordan.
  • PayPal is not available because PayPal does not accept JOD.
Payment market

How Jordan pays

Currency
Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Regulator
Central Bank of Jordan
Online methods in TransferArc
Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Main airport
Queen Alia International (AMM)

Most online transfer payments in Jordan come from visitors with international cards, and from residents paying by card or phone wallet.

Jordan’s local instant-payment and bill-payment systems are not offered through the gateways in TransferArc; customers pay by card or wallet on Tap’s page.

Payment gateways for Jordan in TransferArc

1 local and 2 international gateways a transfer company in Jordan can connect today under Finance → Online payments, each with its own merchant account.

Local gateways

Tap Payments

Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay

Local account opening not confirmed — check with the gateway

About Tap Payments

International gateways

Stripe

Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay

Needs an account registered in a country the gateway serves

About Stripe

Airwallex

Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay · Alipay · WeChat Pay

Needs an account registered in a country the gateway serves

About Airwallex
Compare

Compare payment gateways in Jordan

GatewayLocal methodsApple PayGoogle PayAccount for a company in JordanTransferArc needs
Tap Payments — ✓✓ Check locally Secret key
Stripe — ✓✓ Foreign account Secret key
Airwallex — ✓✓ Foreign account Client ID, API key

Local account: open it with a company registered in Jordan. Foreign account: the merchant account must belong to an entity in a country the gateway serves. Payouts: confirm with the gateway.

Use cases

Where online payment helps Jordanian operators

01

Amman airport transfers

AMM pickups paid before arrival.

02

Petra and Wadi Rum tours

Multi-day transport paid in advance.

03

Dead Sea hotel transfers

Guests paying by card or Apple Pay.

Choosing

Which gateway to pick in Jordan

  • Local gatewayTap Payments: cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
  • International entityStripe or Airwallex, if your group has an entity in a country they serve.
  • Check firstAsk Tap to confirm local account opening for your Jordanian company.

Sources and verification. Gateways, methods and credentials: TransferArc integration register. Local account rules: tap.company, stripe.com/global, help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408591334937. Central bank or regulator: Central Bank of Jordan. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

Logos are the gateways’ own, from their official websites; trademarks belong to their owners. Flag: flag-icons (MIT).

How we research and verify this information

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Which payment gateways can a Jordanian transfer company use in TransferArc?

Tap Payments, Stripe and Airwallex.

Will customers in Jordan see mada or KNET?

No. Those schemes belong to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. In Jordan customers see cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Can a Jordanian company open a Stripe account?

No. Jordan is not on Stripe’s or Airwallex’s list of supported countries.

Is PayPal available?

No. PayPal does not accept JOD.