Du Pay marks first anniversary with half a million app downloads and half a billion dirhams in transactions

Zawya

27-04-2025

Launched multiple financial services including International Money Transfers, Local Money Transfers. Bill Payments, Mobile Top ups and Card payments
Introduced campaigns like 'Send Money, Win Big: AED 500K' and 'Send Money, Win a Gold Coin Daily' to engage users.
Dubai, UAE – du Pay, the advanced digital payment arm of du, today celebrated its first anniversary following a year of significant milestones, strategic partnerships, and a focus on customer-centric initiatives. Over the past year, du Pay hit half a million downloads across iOS and Android platforms and facilitated half a billion dirhams in financial transactions. This includes international money transfer, local transfers, bill payments, card transactions, peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers, and more, showcasing du Pay's robust capabilities and its customers' trust in the app.
As part of its commitment to financial empowerment, du Pay also rolled out financial literacy initiatives across labour communities, aiming to increase awareness and access to digital financial tools. These efforts align with du Pay's broader mission to drive inclusion and support underserved communities with the tools they need to thrive in a digital economy.
Fahad Al Hassawi, Chairman of du Pay said: 'Our first year has been incredibly rewarding, and it highlights our commitment to transforming the digital payments landscape in the UAE. The milestones we achieved, from the half a million app downloads to joining forces with multiple partners have brought us closer to strengthening digital inclusion and financial empowerment in the UAE.'
International money transfer remains a cornerstone of du Pay's proposition. Over the past year, du Pay has expanded its reach, not just by offering competitive value for the sender, but also by enabling meaningful experiences for the receiver. In a bid to engage users and enrich their experience, du Pay introduced exciting campaigns with attractive rewards throughout the year. The 'Send Money, Win Big: AED 500K' raffle campaign was a standout, rewarding 1,692 winners for their international transfers. Another offer is the ongoing 'Send Money, Win a Gold Coin Daily,' which offers customers the chance to win a 24K gold coin every day.
As du Pay embarks on another year of innovation and growth, it remains committed to leveraging du's robust infrastructure and market reputation to deliver unmatched services in the digital payment sector with plans to introduce more innovative features, including greater global transaction capabilities and enhancing customer experience.
About du Pay:
A part of the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), du Pay is set to transform digital financial services following du's commitment to pushing the boundaries of economic, social, and digital evolution in the UAE. du Pay offers a wide array of financial services — from seamless online and offline payments within the UAE, to utility bill payments, mobile recharges, and competitive international money transfers. du Pay is licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE and leverages du's robust infrastructure and innovation. du Pay focuses on inclusivity and security, making comprehensive financial services within reach for every resident across the UAE.