UAE to increase card fees for foreign transactions: Here’s how expats can avoid extra charges

From September 22, banks in UAE will increase international card usage fees. The new charge will be 3.14 percent. This impacts expats who frequently use their cards abroad. Higher charges are expected on online shopping and remittances. Options exist to reduce these costs. Consider multicurrency cards and direct bank transfers. A new payment system, Jaywan, is expected to launch soon.