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If you run a shop, restaurant, café, beauty salon or showroom in Dubai, accepting card payments isn't optional — it's essential: the vast majority of retail payments in the United Arab Emirates are made by credit card, debit card and contactless methods. A physical POS device is the terminal that lets your business accept these payments securely.
However, getting a POS device in Dubai works differently than in Turkey. Instead of a tax plate, you need a valid UAE trade licence, a corporate bank account and a merchant agreement with a payment provider (acquirer). At World Company Setup, our office in Dubai Silicon Oasis manages this entire process on your behalf — from company formation to installing the device at your premises.
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A physical POS (Point of Sale) device is an electronic terminal that lets customers pay face-to-face with a credit card, debit card or mobile wallet. In Dubai, POS devices are not just a collection tool — they also handle sales reporting, end-of-day reconciliation, tip management, multi-currency conversion (DCC) and VAT-compliant receipt issuance.
A business in Dubai that doesn't accept card payments misses out on both local customers and the spending of the millions of tourists who visit the city every year. In addition, many shopping malls and free zone authorities expect tenant businesses to have an electronic payment infrastructure in place.
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Video guide on applying for a physical POS device in Dubai, its prices and commission rates.
A physical POS application in Dubai consists of four main steps:
If the documents are complete, approval is usually finalised within a few business days to two weeks, depending on the provider.
Physical POS services in Dubai are available through two main channels: banks' merchant programmes and independent payment institutions. The right provider depends on your sector, monthly turnover, and instalment/multi-currency needs.
| Provider Type | Examples | Key Feature | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank acquirer | Emirates NBD, Mashreq, ADCB, FAB | Collections integrated with your bank account, corporate trust | Medium-to-large businesses with regular turnover |
| Independent payment institution | Network International, Magnati, Amazon Payment Services | Fast onboarding, advanced reporting dashboards | SMEs and newly opened businesses |
| Fintech / mPOS | Telr, Tap Payments, Stripe Terminal (in eligible sectors) | Low entry cost, mobile use | Field sales, boutiques and micro-businesses |
World Company Setup collects quotes from multiple providers based on your business profile and recommends the most advantageous option by comparing commission, device cost and settlement time.
Costs vary by provider, device type and transaction volume, but current ranges in the Dubai market are as follows:
| Item | Typical Range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Device rental | AED 300 – 800 / month | Maintenance and software updates are usually included |
| Device purchase | AED 2,000 – 5,000 (one-off) | Android smart POS models are at the upper end |
| Transaction commission | 1% – 3% | Varies by card type (local/foreign, debit/credit) |
| Installation / activation | AED 0 – 500 | Most providers waive this during promotions |
| Settlement | T+1 – T+3 business days | Same-day settlement available for a fee with some providers |
Note: The figures above are current as of July 2026 and may vary by provider and change over time. We recommend checking the relevant bank's or payment institution's official website for the latest commission rates and fees.
A classic terminal connected to the till. With chip, magnetic stripe and contactless card reading, it is ideal for supermarkets, shops and showrooms that take payment at a counter.
Portable devices that work over SIM or Wi-Fi. Preferred for on-the-move scenarios such as table-side payment in restaurants, courier deliveries, valet services and event sales.
Touchscreen, app-capable next-generation devices. The fastest-growing segment in Dubai for businesses that want stock tracking, loyalty programmes and accounting integration, with QR payment and digital receipt support.
The mandatory Fiscal Cash Register (ÖKC) system used for retail businesses in Turkey has no equivalent in Dubai. A POS device in the UAE does not need to have fiscal memory; instead, businesses are required to issue a tax invoice/receipt compliant with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) rules for sales subject to 5% VAT. This difference is a significant simplification, both in cost and operations, for entrepreneurs coming from Turkey: a single Android POS can handle both collections and VAT-compliant receipts.
Modern POS terminals in Dubai support Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards, debit cards, Visa payWave / Mastercard PayPass contactless cards, and Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay mobile wallets. For tourist customers, the DCC feature lets the cardholder pay in their own currency and reduces payment disputes.
Fill out the request form for a free initial assessment; our team will call you the same day and share a POS offer tailored to your business.
No. A valid UAE trade licence and a corporate bank account are mandatory for a physical POS allocation. If you don't have a company yet, we manage the company formation process together with your POS application in a single package.
Transaction commissions generally range between 1% and 3%, depending on the card type and provider. Rates are somewhat higher for foreign cards and credit cards than for debit cards.
For newly opened businesses that want to preserve cash flow, renting in the AED 300–800/month range is usually more economical; for long-established, high-turnover businesses, purchasing in the AED 2,000–5,000 range tends to be more cost-effective long-term.
If the documents are complete, merchant approval and device installation are usually completed within a few business days to two weeks, depending on the provider.
Yes. Free zone companies with a physical point of sale can apply for a POS; providers assess the location of the premises and the licensed business activity.
No. There is no UAE equivalent of Turkey's ÖKC system; businesses are required to issue a VAT-compliant invoice or receipt in line with FTA rules.
Yes. Dubai POS terminals accept international Visa, Mastercard and Amex cards; with the DCC feature, customers can pay in their own currency.
Under standard practice, transaction amounts are transferred to your corporate account within 1–3 business days (T+1–T+3); some providers offer same-day transfer for a fee.
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