The UAE government provides various payment alternatives to simplify paying for government services. In addition to collecting cash over the counter, most federal ministries and local organizations now offer secure online electronic and mobile payment alternatives.
The various payment options are as follows:
- Abu Dhabi Pay
Abu Dhabi Pay is a digital payment system component of the Abu Dhabi government services ecosystem. It promises to make it easy, secure, and standard to pay for all Abu Dhabi government services online through a single channel. The platform offers various features, including one payment for numerous settlements, reports and audits, reconciliation and settlement, and payment processing.
– You may use Abu Dhabi Pay to make payments on websites, mobile apps, cash registers, and point-of-sale (POS) hardware. Additionally, you have various payment options, including cash, credit cards, eWallets like Apple Pay, Pay it, PayBy, and debit.
Download the TAMM app, which is available on Google Play and the App Store, or go to the Abu Dhabi government’s official website to pay for services. Get the support you need, follow the instructions, and ultimately pick your desired payment plan.
- DubaiPay app
Service enterprises and governmental bodies may supply customers with 24/7 payment services owing to the DubaiPay app.
- Online payment
In the UAE, most governmental entities give an online payment option. Customers may use the same website or a specialized government portal to apply for and pay for online services, such as traffic fines, water, electricity bills, etc.
- Mobile payment
The UAE government has launched various smartphone applications for paying for government services as it strives to embrace innovative technology. Some of these applications provide payment-specific functionality, while others have payment channels integrated directly into their platforms. Customers may pay their bills and service fees online by employing these programs. The UAE Government Apps app, which is available on iTunes and is called www.apps.gov.ae, provides all these payment options.
- Dubai now app
You may access Dubai services from more than 30 public and private organizations in Dubai with the DubaiNow app. You may use it to renew your automotive registration, pay your bills, pay traffic citations, recharge Salik and Nol, and more.
- Credit and debit cards for public transportation and parking
– Halifat card: In Abu Dhabi, you may use the Hafilat card to pay for bus tickets. Each voyage needs you to fill it up with cash and swipe it both before and after. The passenger’s trip distance computes the cost automatically. There are also daily, and monthly passes available.
– Mawaqif: In Abu Dhabi, you may use the Mawaqif card to pay parking costs. These cards must also be pre-loaded with money and scanned at the parking payment kiosk to acquire a ticket. Charges implement for recharging Mawaqif cards
– Nol card: In Dubai, you may use the Nol card to pay for all types of public transportation, including buses, metros, waterbuses, water taxis, abras, trams, and even open parking. A smart card named Nol. You may add money to the account or recharge through the RTA’s applications or at the smart kiosks at bus and metro stations. Additionally, there is a Smart Nol card that supports NFC payments.
– Sayer card: In Sharjah, Use Sayer cards to pay for bus tickets. Sayer cards are accessible at the Jubail Bus Terminal vending machine and to the drivers of Mowasalat buses.
-RTA eWallet: In May 2013, the Roads and Transport Authority established eWallet, a secure online payment platform.
-RFID: Since July 2007, Dubai has adopted Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to levy the Salik road toll. Pays The toll tax without stopping your car at any toll booths. The Salik tag gets affixed to your windshield. The Salik tag is connected to your pre-paid Salik toll account and is read by RFID when your automobile travels by a Salik toll station, quickly deducting the toll amount.
- Cards debit and credit
Services supplied by public sector groups accept Credit cards as payment. You may pay with a credit card over the counter or online to access government services. Instead of using credit cards, most banks in the UAE enable their consumers to pay government fees directly through direct debit from bank accounts.
- Electronic kiosks
Various government service providers implement electronic kiosks for bill payment and other service expenses in shopping malls, business centers, and other public venues. You must input your account information and complete the appropriate steps to pay at an electronic kiosk.
