Dubai — du Pay and talabat have launched a joint digital wallet designed specifically for delivery riders in the UAE, marking the country’s first partnership between a licensed digital wallet provider and a major delivery platform.
The digital wallet allows riders to receive salaries instantly, pay utility bills, send international remittances, and top up mobile balances through a single application.
du Pay operates under a licence issued by the Central Bank of the UAE, ensuring that transactions are processed through a regulated and secure financial system. The platform supports both local and international transfers at competitive rates.
According to the companies, the initiative aims to reduce reliance on cash while improving financial access and efficiency for delivery riders, a critical workforce in the UAE’s growing digital economy.
A spokesperson for talabat said the move is intended to enhance financial wellbeing and job satisfaction among riders by providing faster access to earnings and lowering transaction-related friction.
The launch aligns with the UAE’s broader goal of advancing toward a cashless economy by 2026. du Pay and talabat said they plan to expand the service with additional financial tools tailored to delivery staff and other blue-collar workers.
Source: Gulf News
