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Domestic: 2.9% + AED1.0  ·  International: 3.9% + AED1.0

Stripe Fee Calculator UAE (2026)

The UAE is one of the Middle East's fastest-growing e-commerce markets. Stripe is widely used by UAE-based businesses, fintech startups, and international companies serving the MENA region.

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🇦🇪 UAE: 2.9% + AED1.0

Amount in AED

AED

Country

Card Type

International cards: 3.9% + AED1.0

NetFee

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Fee Breakdown — UAE (AED)

Gross ChargeAED100.00

Stripe Fee (0%)−AED0.00

↳ % component−AED0.00

↳ fixed component−AED0.00

You Receive (Net)AED0.00

UAE Guide

Payment Methods in the UAE

Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) are the primary online payment method in the UAE. Stripe also supports Apple Pay and Google Pay — popular among UAE consumers. Bank transfers and cash-on-delivery remain common for e-commerce, though digital payment adoption is growing rapidly.

💡 Example — UAE
AED100 domestic: Fee = AED3.9 → You receive AED96.1
AED100 international card: Fee = AED4.9 → You receive AED95.1

Examples

Stripe Fee Examples — UAE

AED10

Domestic fee−AED1.29

You receiveAED8.71

Intl card fee−AED1.39

AED50

Domestic fee−AED2.45

You receiveAED47.55

Intl card fee−AED2.95

AED100

Domestic fee−AED3.9

You receiveAED96.1

Intl card fee−AED4.9

AED500

Domestic fee−AED15.5

You receiveAED484.5

Intl card fee−AED20.5

AED1,000

Domestic fee−AED30.0

You receiveAED970.0

Intl card fee−AED40.0

AED5,000

Domestic fee−AED146.0

You receiveAED4854.0

Intl card fee−AED196.0

FAQ

Stripe Fees in UAE — FAQs

Stripe charges 2.9% plus AED1.00 per domestic card transaction in the UAE. International cards cost 3.9% + AED1.00. There are no monthly fees on the standard plan.

Yes. Stripe processes payments and pays out in AED for UAE-based businesses.

Yes. Stripe is fully available in the UAE for business accounts. The application process is similar to other countries — you'll need a UAE trade licence and bank account.

Yes. Stripe supports Apple Pay and Google Pay in the UAE, which are popular payment methods among UAE consumers.

PayTabs and Telr are popular local MENA payment gateways. Stripe offers superior global reach and developer tools, while local gateways may have stronger Arabic language support and local payment method integrations.