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UAE merchant payments

The UAE moves fast. Your payments should too.

Built for UAE merchants serving customers face to face. With Local, guests can scan, split, tip and pay from their phones, while your team stays focused on service. Explore a 0.9% merchant processing offer across card types.

Advertised merchant processing rate

0.9%

Across card types under the current UAE offer, subject to eligibility and written terms.

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The 0.9% figure is the merchant processing component, not necessarily the complete transaction cost. The written offer governs eligibility, guest-facing charges, taxes, onboarding costs and any optional services.

A smoother payment moment for your UAE venue.

Split and settle

At supported restaurants, customers can check the bill, split it, tip and pay from their browser.

Built around your setup

We confirm available payment methods, compatible POS systems and rollout requirements for your UAE locations.

No monthly QR payments subscription

The current QR offer has no monthly subscription. Confirm optional services and any one-time setup charges with our team.

How to get started

  1. 01

    Tell us your current setup

    Share your business type, branch count, POS and approximate transaction mix.

  2. 02

    See the payment flow

    We demonstrate QR checkout, discuss your card mix and share the written offer and applicable charges.

  3. 03

    See a supported demonstration

    The team confirms integration availability and walks through activation for your venue.

Frequently asked questions

Does 0.9% apply to all card types?

The current UAE offer advertises one merchant processing rate across card types, subject to the written offer, eligibility and transaction-specific restrictions.

Do guests need to download an app?

No. Guests open Local checkout in their phone browser after scanning the QR.

Will Local work with our current POS?

Selected integrations are supported. We will check your POS version and the required functionality before confirming compatibility.

The 0.9% figure is the merchant processing component, not necessarily the complete transaction cost. The written offer governs eligibility, guest-facing charges, taxes, onboarding costs and any optional services.

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Let's get your venue set up.

Tell us a bit about your operation and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.

30s

Avg. payment time

+40%

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4.9★

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200+

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