du becomes a member to issue Visa prepaid cards in UAE

du Pay, the digital payment arm of Dubai-based telecom operator du, has become a principal member to issue Visa prepaid cards in the UAE.

Customers can order their du Pay Visa prepaid cards, both digital and physical, via the du Pay app.

“du Pay and Visa have a shared aim to empower the financially underserved in the UAE, transcending the traditional boundaries of payment solutions. We are committed to making payment processes faster, simpler, and more secure while simultaneously enhancing financial inclusion,” Nicolas Levi, CEO of du Pay, said.

”With du Pay’s Visa prepaid card, we are helping to extend the benefits of digital commerce to more consumers in the UAE. This partnership aligns with the UAE government’s efforts to drive financial inclusion by introducing innovative, secure digital payment solutions,” Salima Gutieva, Visa’s VP and Country Manager for UAE, said.

At the heart of the du Pay-Visa partnership is a commitment to reshaping the landscape of digital payments by ensuring the delivery of easy-to-use and secure digital payment solutions.

Furthermore, this partnership is dedicated to the empowerment of communities through the provision of accessible financial services.