Ministry of Finance: Customers Can Now Pay Government Services Fees Using the Various Payment Methods Accepted in the UAE

The Ministry of Finance announced today that customers can now pay government services fees using the various payment options accepted in the UAE. The move comes in response to customers’ suggestions and requirements, and with the aim of providing them with easier, more flexible, and more efficient payment methods.
Customers are now able to select the appropriate payment method to pay federal government services fees using common e-payment methods, such as Samsung Pay, Apple Pay, bank transfers, as well as direct debit and credit cards.
The Ministry of Finance stated that over the next three months, federal government entities will gradually stop using the eDirham platform as a payment method for their services fees.
Background Information
UAE Ministry of Finance
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) is responsible for implementing all fiscal, monetary and industrial policies related to the UAE’s economic development. Among its core responsibilities are the preparation and allocation of the Federal Budget and the management of the government’s financial position.