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UAE
UAE Card Payments
Payment standard: 70%+ transaction share in cashless economy
Card payments are a widely used payment method in the UAE, accounting for over 70% of retail transactions in 2026. As a core payment method, they are supported by strong consumer adoption, universal acceptance, and advanced contactless infrastructure. For publishers, card payments help drive revenue at scale by enabling secure and widely accepted transactions in a mature digital market.
Highlights
$87B USD
Annual transaction value
20M+
Cards in circulation
98%+
POS contactless coverage
70%+
Market share of transactions
95%+
of UAE adults use
| Supported features | |
|---|---|
| Exclusive payment method outside of App Store (Apple) |  |
| Exclusive payment method outside of Google Play (Android) | |
| PO Model Available | |
| Refunds |  |
| Local Entity Required | |
| Supports Recurring | |
| Supports Marketing Co-Promotion | |
| Settlement | Within 30 days |
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