# Payment Gateways in Jordan for Transfer Companies

> Cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay for transfer and tour bookings in Jordan: Tap Payments, Stripe and Airwallex in TransferArc, with account rules compared.

https://www.transferarc.com/countries/jordan

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.

## 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.

## 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

- **Tap Payments** (Local gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Local account opening not confirmed — check with the gateway. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/tap-payments
- **Stripe** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Needs an account registered in a country the gateway serves. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/stripe
- **Airwallex** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay. Needs an account registered in a country the gateway serves. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/airwallex

## Where online payment helps Jordanian operators

- **Amman airport transfers**: AMM pickups paid before arrival.
- **Petra and Wadi Rum tours**: Multi-day transport paid in advance.
- **Dead Sea hotel transfers**: Guests paying by card or Apple Pay.

## Which gateway to pick in Jordan

- **Local gateway**: Tap Payments: cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- **International entity**: Stripe or Airwallex, if your group has an entity in a country they serve.
- **Check first**: Ask Tap to confirm local account opening for your Jordanian company.

## Sources and verification

- https://www.tap.company
- https://stripe.com/global
- https://help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408591334937
- Central bank or regulator: Central Bank of Jordan (https://www.cbj.gov.jo/)
- Last verified 2026-11-11

## 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.

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