Dubai Duty Free Launches Crypto.com Pay at Airports and Online Stores

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On August 5, 2026, Dubai Duty Free launched Crypto.com Pay for eligible UAE residents. The service is available at Dubai and Al Maktoum airports, as well as online. Users can scan QR codes in-store or select the option during checkout. The service operates under the UAE Central Bank’s CFT-compliant framework. Crypto.com holds a CBUAE license for regulated payments, supporting liquidity and crypto markets.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Dubai Duty Free will launch Crypto.com Pay on August 5, 2026, available to eligible UAE residents at Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, and its online store. Users in-store can select Crypto.com Pay, scan the QR code displaying the amount in UAE Dirhams, and authorize the transaction via the Crypto.com App; online users can choose this payment method at checkout and confirm payment. Dubai Duty Free processes settlements in UAE Dirhams through a regulated payment infrastructure. This payment service operates under the Central Bank of the UAE’s (CBUAE) Stored Value Facility regulatory framework. Crypto.com previously obtained a Stored Value Facility license from the CBUAE, enabling it to offer regulated payment services in the UAE.

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