Tap Payments
Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay · Tabby (pay later)
Companies registered here can open an account
About Tap PaymentsUnited Arab Emirates · AED · Card and wallet market Online payments for UAE transfer companies
Dubai and Abu Dhabi customers pay by card and phone wallet. Tap Payments, Network International (N-Genius) and MyFatoorah are built into TransferArc, and UAE companies can also open a Stripe account.
- Currency
- AED
- Gateways
- 5
- Local methods
- 2
Last verified 11 Nov 2026
In short
- Five gateways work in TransferArc for the UAE: Tap Payments, Network International (N-Genius) and MyFatoorah (local), plus Stripe and Airwallex.
- N-Genius adds Jaywan, the UAE’s domestic card scheme; Tap and MyFatoorah add Tabby.
- UAE companies can open a Stripe account locally; Airwallex does not list the UAE.
- PayPal is not available because PayPal does not accept AED.
Payment market
How the UAE pays
- Currency
- UAE dirham (AED)
- Domestic card scheme
- Jaywan
- Phone wallets
- Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Main airports
- Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Sharjah (SHJ)
The UAE is a card and phone-wallet market, with a large share of visitors and residents paying with international cards. Jaywan, the UAE’s domestic card scheme, adds a local network.
Limousine and transfer companies serve hotels, corporates and airport travellers, often across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. See chauffeur software for how bookings, drivers and payments connect.
Payment gateways for the United Arab Emirates in TransferArc
3 local and 2 international gateways a transfer company in the United Arab Emirates can connect today under Finance → Online payments, each with its own merchant account.
Local gateways
MyFatoorah
Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Tabby (pay later)
Companies registered here can open an account
About MyFatoorahNetwork International (N-Genius)
Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Jaywan · Apple Pay · Google Pay
Companies registered here can open an account
About Network International (N-Genius)International gateways
Stripe
Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay
Companies registered here can open an account
About StripeAirwallex
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 the United Arab Emirates
| Gateway | Local methods | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Account for a company in the United Arab Emirates | TransferArc needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tap Payments | Tabby (pay later) | ✓ | ✓ | Local account | Secret key |
| MyFatoorah | Tabby (pay later) | ✓ | — | Local account | API token key |
| Network International (N-Genius) | Jaywan | ✓ | ✓ | Local account | Outlet reference, API key |
| Stripe | — | ✓ | ✓ | Local account | Secret key |
| Airwallex | — | ✓ | ✓ | Foreign account | Client ID, API key |
Local account: open it with a company registered in the United Arab Emirates. 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 UAE operators
01
Hotel and airport limousines
Guests paying by card or Apple Pay before pickup.
02
Corporate chauffeur accounts
Card payments and pay links for companies.
03
Tours and desert safaris
Advance payment, with Tabby for larger groups.
Payment methods
How customers in the United Arab Emirates can pay for a transfer
Cards
Visa · Mastercard · American Express
Local card schemes
Jaywan
Wallets
Apple Pay · Google Pay · Alipay · WeChat Pay
Pay later / instalments
Tabby (pay later)
| Local method | Through |
|---|---|
| Tabby (pay later) | Tap Payments, MyFatoorah |
| Jaywan | Network International (N-Genius) |
Choosing
Which gateway to pick in the UAE
- Acquirer relationshipNetwork International (N-Genius), with Jaywan.
- Gulf-wide groupTap Payments or MyFatoorah across several GCC countries.
- International brandStripe, which accepts UAE companies.
Sources and verification. Gateways, methods and credentials: TransferArc integration register. Local account rules: tap.company, myfatoorah.com, network.ae, stripe.com/global, help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408591334937. Central bank or regulator: Central Bank of the UAE. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Logos are the gateways’ own, from their official websites; trademarks belong to their owners. Flag: flag-icons (MIT).
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Which payment gateways can a UAE transfer company use in TransferArc?
Tap Payments, Network International (N-Genius), MyFatoorah, Stripe and Airwallex.
Can a UAE company open a Stripe account?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates is on Stripe’s list of generally available countries.
Which gateway takes Jaywan?
Network International (N-Genius).
Is PayPal available?
No. PayPal does not accept AED.
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