Residents Can Soon Pay Dubai Gov’t Fees Using Crypto
- Publish date: Tuesday، 13 May 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
Dubai signs agreement to enable cryptocurrency payments for public services using digital wallets on government platforms.
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Dubai is gearing up to introduce cryptocurrency payments for its public services. This move follows a new agreement between Dubai's Department of Finance and global crypto platform Crypto.com, making it possible to use stablecoins for government transactions.
The partnership was announced during the Dubai FinTech Summit at DIFC, where both parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). It’s a step forward in the city’s push toward digital transformation in the finance sector.
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What does this mean for residents?
Once the system is fully set up, residents and businesses will be able to pay for government services using digital wallets on Crypto.com. Payments will be made in stable cryptocurrencies and converted into UAE dirhams before reaching Dubai’s government accounts.
This change won’t just modernize how people pay fees—it supports the city's bigger goal of becoming a fully cashless society.
Part of Dubai’s bigger digital plan
The upcoming feature is part of Dubai's long-term strategy to embrace advanced financial technologies. The partnership with Crypto.com is expected to offer a secure and seamless payment option across various government platforms.
No launch date has been confirmed yet, but technical work to activate the system is already underway.
In short: Crypto is no longer just an investment—it’s about to become part of everyday government payments in Dubai.