Central Bank issues retail payment services and card schemes regulation
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a new regulation governing retail payment services and card schemes operating in the emirate. The rule applies to all payment service providers, card issuers, and scheme operators licensed or operating in the UAE.
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- Applies to
- Financial services · UAE
- What to do
- Payment service providers, card issuers, and scheme operators must review the full regulation on the CBUAE website and confirm compliance with all new requirements. Contact CBUAE if clarification is needed on implementation timelines.
Source
“The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a new regulation governing retail payment services and card schemes operating in the emirate.”
— Central Bank of UAE, 10 Jun 2026
Source: Central Bank of UAE — official 10 Jun 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Central Bank of UAE →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Payment service providers, card issuers, and scheme operators must review the full regulation on the CBUAE website and confirm compliance with all new requirements. Contact CBUAE if clarification is needed on implementation timelines.
Who issued this?
Central Bank of UAE (UAE).
When was it announced?
10 Jun 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Central Bank of UAE: https://www.centralbank.ae/en/news-and-publications/news-and-insights/press-release/cbuae-issues-retail-payment-services-and-card-schemes-regulation/
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