Customers in the UAE can now utilize Aani and Jaywan as official payment channels for federal service fees and fines. This integration provides residents and businesses with more flexible, efficient, and secure methods to complete government financial obligations.
The Ministry of Finance has officially become the first federal government entity to adopt these two national payment solutions. This implementation follows the issuance of Cabinet Resolution No. 176M/4M of 2026, which formally outlines the adoption of these systems and the specific fees applicable to their usage.
This strategic announcement establishes a framework for other federal entities and collection banks to integrate both systems into their own payment environments, provided they align with their respective approved operational procedures.
Aani functions as a national instant payment platform, enabling users to execute secure, real-time fund transfers and settlements around the clock. Payments can be completed using a mobile number, Emirates ID, email address, QR code, or International Bank Account Number.
Developed under the supervision of the Central Bank of the UAE, the Aani platform is being added to government collection channels to provide customers with expanded payment options.
Jaywan, the UAE’s national domestic card payment scheme, serves as an additional method for completing federal financial transactions. Launched by the Central Bank of the UAE, the scheme aims to strengthen the national payments ecosystem by providing a secure, efficient card solution that supports the digital economy.
According to the ministry, customers will be able to use Jaywan for federal payments with greater ease and flexibility. Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, stated that the adoption of these systems contributes to ensuring sustainable financial flows and reducing transaction operating costs while maintaining high standards of security and speed.
Saeed Rashid Al Yateem, Assistant Undersecretary for the Government Budget and Revenue Sector, noted that these channels would accelerate revenue collection, widen payment options, and strengthen integration with the UAE’s national payments infrastructure. The initiative is also intended to improve government revenue management and provide greater flexibility for financial transactions.
“The Ministry will continue to harness the latest financial technologies to deliver world-class government services that exceed customer expectations and further strengthen the global competitiveness of the UAE,” AlKhoori added.
Source: Gulf News
