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UAE Jaywan Card Expansion

Overview

In July 2026, Network International integrated the UAE’s domestic Jaywan card scheme into its e‑commerce gateway, allowing online purchases without merchant fees, while First Abu Dhabi Bank launched a Jaywan‑branded debit card for in‑store, online, cash‑withdrawal and tokenised wallet use.

By early August 2026, the UAE Ministry of Finance became the first federal agency to use the national instant‑payment platform Aani and the Jaywan card for collecting service fees and fines, extending the scheme to government transactions. The ministry also highlighted new travel, shopping and lifestyle benefits for Jaywan cardholders, signalling a shift from private‑sector pilots to broad governmental adoption and a wider range of consumer incentives.

Entities

UAE Ministry of Finance · Aani · Younis Haji Al Khoori · Jaywan · Al Etihad Payments

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    UAE Ministry of Finance Introduces Aani Payments and Jaywan Card for Federal Fees

    UAE's Ministry of Finance adopts Aani instant payments and Jaywan card for federal fees, while Jaywan cards expand travel, shopping and lounge benefits for residents.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    UAE's Jaywan Card Scheme Expands to E‑Commerce and New FAB Debit Card

    Network International adds UAE's Jaywan card to its online gateway, while FAB rolls out a Jaywan debit card, both advancing the Emirates' national digital payment system.

Sources

bazaartimes.com · emirates247.com