
The eDirham card is a payment tool introduced by the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the goal of facilitating the collection of revenues from governmental and non-governmental service fees in a safe and secure manner.
Types eDirham Cards
Hala eDirham Card
The eDirham Hala card is ideal for one-time payments or new individual customers. This prepaid card does not require registration and can be recharged to a maximum of AED 10,000. There are no documents required to obtain the Hala eDirham card.
Gold eDirham Card
eDirham Gold card has multiple options to top-up and suitable for multiple payment transactions and regular payments. Registration is required for an additional level of security, and the requirements for issuing the card are an Emirates ID or a passport.
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Signature eDirham Card
The signature eDirham card is best suited for high-net-worth and corporate customers. Signature cards are offered to both individual and corporate customers. Personalized and Corporate Signature cards requiring KYC (Know Your Customer) registration, without a bank account required. A valid Emirates ID card, passport, or trade licence are required to obtain a signature card.
Where to get eDirham
You can now apply for eDirham prepaid cards at the following UAE banks:
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
- First Abu Dhabi Bank P.J.S.C
- National Bank of Fujairah
- RAKBANK
- Commercial Bank of Dubai
eDirham Instant App
The eDirham Instant mobile app is a digital payment tool, through which government services can be quickly and securely paid without the need for a physical payment card. It enables you to track transactions and manage your spendings.
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Where to use eDirham
Most of the government entities accept eDirham cards for both in-person and online payments. Following are the list of government entities that accept eDirham cards:
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Economy
- Ministry of Interior
- Ministry of Justice
- Emirates Development Bank
- Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Zayed University
- Ministry of Defence
- Federal Tax Authority
- Securities and Commodities Authority—SCA
- Ministry of Human Resources
- Ministry of Health and Prevention
- Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
- Federal Electricity and Water Authority
- Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology
- Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
- National Media Council
- UAQ Smar Government
- Ministry of Education
- General Authority of Sports
- Ministry of Culture and Youth
- Ministry of Community Development
- National Qualifications Authority
- Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
- Telecommunication Regulatory Authority
- Al Etihad Credit Bureau
- Sheikh Zayed Housing Program
- Dubai Trade FZE
- RAK EGA
- Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation
- Insurance Authority
- Ministry of Infrastructure Development
- Ministry of Presidential Affairs
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
- Awqaf
- Ajman Smart Gov