# Payment Gateways in the UAE for Transfer Companies

> Cards, Jaywan, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Tabby for transfer and limousine bookings in the UAE: Tap, N-Genius, MyFatoorah, Stripe and Airwallex in TransferArc.

https://www.transferarc.com/countries/united-arab-emirates

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.

## 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.

## 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](https://www.transferarc.com/chauffeur-software) for how bookings, drivers and payments connect.

## Payment gateways for the United Arab Emirates in TransferArc

- **Tap Payments** (Local gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Tabby (pay later). Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/tap-payments
- **MyFatoorah** (Local gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Tabby (pay later). Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/myfatoorah
- **Network International (N-Genius)** (Local gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Jaywan, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/network-international
- **Stripe** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Companies registered here can open an account. 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 UAE operators

- **Hotel and airport limousines**: Guests paying by card or Apple Pay before pickup.
- **Corporate chauffeur accounts**: Card payments and pay links for companies.
- **Tours and desert safaris**: Advance payment, with Tabby for larger groups.

## Which gateway to pick in the UAE

- **Acquirer relationship**: Network International (N-Genius), with Jaywan.
- **Gulf-wide group**: Tap Payments or MyFatoorah across several GCC countries.
- **International brand**: Stripe, which accepts UAE companies.

## Sources and verification

- https://www.tap.company
- https://www.myfatoorah.com
- https://www.network.ae
- https://stripe.com/global
- https://help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408591334937
- Central bank or regulator: Central Bank of the UAE (https://www.centralbank.ae/)
- Last verified 2026-11-11

## 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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