UAE Mobile Wallet Market: Size, Future, Growth, Trends Insights 2032

 UAE mobile wallet market is projected to witness a CAGR of 17.63% during the forecast period 2025–2032, growing from USD 135.90 million in 2024 to USD 498.15 million in 2032F, owing to the digital push by the government, tourism, and Expo 2020 legacy, high smartphone and bank penetration, as well as cross-border synergies. The UAE is not just going cashless, it is going wallet-first. From metro rides to supermarket bills, mobile wallets have made everyday transactions smoother, faster, and more secure. It is not just about consumer convenience; it is a shift led by banks, telecom giants, and regulators, all of whom are building the rails for a digital economy.



Report Attributes

Details

Base Year

2024

Forecast Period

2025–2032F

Historical Period

2018–2023

Projected Growth Rate

CAGR of 17.63% between 2025 and 2032

Revenue Forecast in 2032

USD 498.15 million

Whether it is Payit, e& money, Careem Pay, or Samsung Wallet, most residents now carry their bank in their pocket. Behind that shift lies something more profound: platform integration, digital IDs, and embedded fintech. And this wave of wallets is just getting started.

For instance, in October 2023, e& money FZ-LLC entered a strategic, multi-year partnership with Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), a global leader in telecommunications and technology. Through this collaboration, e& money will leverage the Ericsson Wallet Platform to modernize and secure its fintech infrastructure. The partnership aims to deliver advanced security, open architecture, and reliable transaction management, supporting e& money’s ambition to become a leading financial super app in the region.

Government Support and Wallet Integration into Daily Life

The UAE’s leadership aims to reduce cash usage, and mobile wallets are the vehicle. Payit (FAB) now supports payments for utilities, public transport, and visa services. e& money is integrated with UAE PASS, linking identity verification to wallet access. When your mobile wallet also manages bills, IDs, and points, it becomes more than a payment tool. It has become your financial command center.

For example, in May 2024, the Central Bank of the UAE unveiled the FIT (Financial Infrastructure Transformation) roadmap, which aims to promote digital payments, wallet interoperability, and API-based integration across various sectors. It fosters accelerated fintech integration across the UAE financial ecosystem.

Telecom Players and Super Apps are Dominating Wallet Expansion

Telecom players and super apps are shaping the evolution of wallets. Etisalat’s e& money isn’t just a wallet, it’s a full-stack super app. Bill payments, international transfers, mobile top-ups, it’s all there. It is integrated directly into the ecosystem, including parking, government kiosks, and e-commerce checkout.

For instance, in January 2025, Purpl S.A.L., a digital financial services platform for Lebanese expats, partnered with Careem Pay Ltd to enable instant, low-cost wallet-to-wallet transfers directly from the Careem app, targeting the large Lebanese community in the UAE. This move added remittance functionality to Careem’s lifestyle features, delivering convenience via salary transfers and family support through a familiar interface.

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Peer-to-Peer Transfers Drive Habit Formation and Growth

All mobile wallet features, peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers, are proving to be the most formal habit. Not only are they frictionless, but they also replace cash in micro-interactions, splitting a cab fare, sending groceries to family, or paying domestic workers.

For instance, in June 2025, Thunes, a global cross-border fintech, noted that 46% of UAE residents now use mobile wallets, such as Payit and e& money, for everyday purchases, marking a substantial increase in digital adoption and signaling strong mass-market acceptance. That means nearly half the population is now paying daily with a tap or scan, fueling growth in merchant acceptance, infrastructure investment, and fintech innovation. It also reflects growing trust in mobile wallets as primary payment tools, accelerating the UAE’s shift towards a fully digital payments ecosystem.

Report Scope

“UAE Mobile Wallet Market Assessment, Opportunities and Forecast, 2018–2032F”, is a comprehensive report by Markets and Data, providing in-depth analysis and qualitative and quantitative assessment of the current state of UAE mobile wallet market, industry dynamics, and challenges. The report includes market size, segmental shares, growth trends, opportunities, and forecasts between 2025 and 2032. Additionally, the report profiles the leading players in the industry, mentioning their respective market share, business models, competitive intelligence, etc.

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